Wondering what’s better, an electric toothbrush or manual? Recently you may have noticed that on top of the many brands of manual toothbrushes, there are now more electric toothbrushes available. So which is better? Here is what a consultant dentist from the Australian Dental Association has to say… With correct brushing technique, you can achieve […]

Many parents ask when do babies teeth come through? Generally teething will start by 6-8 months but can vary a bit earlier or later with some babies (between 3-12 months). Once teeth begin to erupt they will usually do so in a specific teething order. Please see the chart below for what teeth erupt first […]

The Australian Dental Association (ADA) is concerned about people receiving ulcers and chemical burns after using DIY teeth whitening products. It seems many people are buying these products after seeing some influencers and celebrities talking about them on social media. Key Points Ineffective and even dangerous teeth whitening products are being promoted online Many patients […]

Halitosis is most commonly known as bad breath. It affects a surprising number of people, given that there are many ways to combat it – not just brushing, flossing, using mouthwash or tongue scraping. Halitosis Find out more about why it happens and how to effectively treat it. Halitosis is most often caused by bacteria […]

Contrary to what many believe, a recent study of Australian twins has revealed that decay-prone teeth are not inherited. Tooth Decay & Genes Let’s briefly summarise this research to see what we have learned: Swabs were taken from 485 sets of Australian twins to examine bacteria present in the mouth. While this found that some […]

We all know that consuming lots of sugar is bad for our health and teeth. But, did you know that there is no requirement for companies to state that there is added sugar in their products? Many people are calling for clearer sugar labeling to enable better management of oral health and well-being. Sugar Labeling […]

There are a number of ways to take care of oral health, from regular brushing and flossing to gargling mouthwash. Tongue Scraping Another method that is said to be particularly effective on bad breath is tongue scraping. Let’s find out some of the facts behind this claim: Our tongues are one of the causes – […]

Smoking has many negative effects on your oral health; fortunately, after cutting down or stopping entirely, your mouth can soon start to improve, and you’ll cut the risks of developing these problems. Problems Caused By Smoking The most obvious problems are aesthetic ones, such as discoloration of teeth. However, there are far more issues that […]

X-rays are a vital tool for any dentist to aid in assessing dental health, as many problems that aren’t visible on the surface can be discovered in this way. Dental X-Rays Here’s what you need to know about their usefulness and the process involved: X-rays can help to diagnose tooth decay, allowing it to be […]

When your teeth touch something cold, hot, acidic, sweet or forcibly and you have tooth pain, chances are you have sensitive teeth. Main Causes Of Sensitive Teeth The main cause is exposed dentin, which can occur with many conditions or diseases. Decay – if your tooth is sensitive to cold, chances are that you have […]