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For the latest dental & oral health news, technology and trends.
Why does your tongue have teeth marks on the side?
Teeth marks on your tongue?What’s that along the side of your tongue? If you have ever looked closely in the mirror and noticed small ripples along the edge, you might have a scalloped tongue. Subtle indentations along the tongue, shaped like your teeth, are more than...
Bridging your gaps
If you have lost a tooth, a dental bridge is a tooth replacement option traditionally used to replace your missing tooth. While dental implants are the ideal long-term solution for a stronger, more permanent result that is easier to clean and maintain, bridges still...
Common symptoms of tooth sensitivity
Tooth sensitivity affects 3 in 5 Australian adults. Its causes and symptoms can vary greatly. This oral condition can affect one or more teeth, and sensations of sensitivity can be momentary or linger. The degree of discomfort experienced can vary from a dull ache to...
The most common causes of tooth sensitivity
If your teeth are sensitive to hot/cold/sweet/sour food and beverages, breathing in cold air, and brushing your teeth, the cause can usually be linked to an existing oral health issue. In most cases, tooth sensitivity may simply be a result of worn tooth enamel. On...
How to control plaque and prevent gum disease
Bacterial plaque along the gum line is the root cause of periodontal disease - an oral condition that can take a huge toll on your oral and general health. Through the right dental treatment, this oral condition can be stopped, but its damaging effects on your teeth...
Dental fillings – an overview
What are fillings? Fillings are a type of tooth restoration for teeth that have been damaged by minor decay. Filling treatments are a safe and effective way to repair the damage, restore teeth back to their normal shape and function, and prevent further decay. When...
Tooth decay and tooth erosion – what’s the difference?
Tooth decay and tooth erosion are not the same - but they can both cause progressive long-term damage to your teeth. If you experience both oral conditions at the same time, the process of tooth damage speeds up even more. What is tooth decay? Tooth decay occurs as a...
Poor oral health and malnutrition in older adults
Older adults face a number of barriers when trying to meet their daily nutrient requirements - in order to lead fit, healthy and active lifestyles. In the case of aged-care residents throughout Australia, it's now evident that these barriers have been too difficult to...
Foods that harm your teeth vs foods that protect them
When your teeth develop caries (cavities), it means you have oral bacterial colonies living on the surface of your teeth and gums - in a bio-film called plaque. So why does plaque develop and accumulate on your teeth and gums? Usually, it is a result of frequent...
Are refined carbohydrates increasing our risk of gum disease?
You would think that 21st century advances in modern oral health care and hygiene would result in better overall dental health in people living today than in those who lived in ancient times - but this assumption couldn't be any further from the truth. In one joint...
Community Services
Tooth decay is the most common chronic health problem of Australian children today. Nearly fifty per cent of Queensland school kids (aged 5 -10 years old) are affected by tooth decay of their baby teeth. Tragically, decayed teeth are causing fear, embarrassment and...
The signs of gum disease – gingivitis / periodontitis
In our last post, we looked at the links between gum disease and a whole host of serious diseases, such as heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, osteoporosis and diabetes. It's clear that it pays not to have gum disease - at any time in your life. The potential effects...
How oral health issues can impact on your overall health
How is oral health linked to your body health? An oral health condition, like gum disease, can complicate a number of other diseases of the body and vice-versa. Yet most people don't know how wide-ranging and long-lasting, the effects of poor oral health actually are....