Should Amalgam Fillings Be Removed? The decision to remove amalgam fillings should be made on a case-by-case basis after a dentist considers your overall dental health and any concerns they may have about the condition of the amalgam fillings. While some people may choose to have their amalgam fillings removed due to concerns about long-term […]

Vaping and Increased Risk of Tooth Decay In December 2022, The Journal of the American Dental Association published the results of a study they conducted using the patient records of 13,098 individuals who visited dental school clinics for three years. The study revealed a correlation between vaping and a higher susceptibility to tooth decay (also […]

If you have a bad toothache it’s important to take care until treatment from a dentist. See some toothache relief ideas until your appointment.

Electric Toothbrush or Manual Toothbrush 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 […]

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 – […]