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 […]
Dental X-Rays – What You Need To Know
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 […]
Sensitive Teeth – What Are the Reasons?
Sensitive Teeth When your teeth touch something cold, hot, acidic, sweet or forcibly and you have tooth pain, chances are you have sensitive teeth. Main Causes The main cause is exposed dentin, which can occur with many conditions or diseases. Herald Avenue Dental Centre in Willetton If you are experiencing sensitive teeth or any kind […]
Dental Accidents and What to Do
Like the rest of our body, our teeth are prone to accidents and injuries too. However unlike many common scrapes, bumps and bruises that can often be treated at home, we definitely can’t repair our teeth without help from a dentist. Yet by reacting quickly after a dental accident, we can minimise the damage and […]
Homemade Toothpaste vs Commercial Toothpaste
Dental professionals agree that commercially prepared toothpaste removes plaque and protects your teeth from decay better than homemade toothpaste. But many individuals who are concerned with the non-recyclable nature of toothpaste tube packaging, have begun making toothpaste at home to reduce package wastage. Common ingredients in homemade toothpaste like coconut oil, charcoal, ground cloves and […]
Dental Visits Soothed by Virtual Reality
An English dental practice in Devon has recently completed a study on the impact that virtual reality has for patients when receiving treatment. Virtual Reality Study The Universities of Plymouth, Exeter and Birmingham were involved in this research, in combination with Torrington Dental Practice in Devon The aim was to see if virtual reality encounters […]
Your Baby’s First Dentist Visit
How Baby’s First Dentist Visit Helps Your baby’s first dentist visit should occur shortly after their first teeth erupt or they turn 12 months old. See our teething chart. Benefits Introducing your child to the dental environment early helps them to develop positive experiences and offer you advice on caring for your baby’s teeth. This […]
Get A Mouthguard If You Play Contact Sports
All contact sport players run the risk of injury to the mouth and teeth during warm ups, training and games. Why Get A Custom Fitted Mouthguard The Australian Dental Association (ADA) urges both adults and children to wear a custom fitted mouthguard when playing contact sports. Only custom fitted mouthguards can provide the necessary protection […]
Free Dental Examination For 15,000 Australians
15,000 randomly chosen Australians are going to receive a free dental check-up as part of national study on oral health related behaviours. When Will This Happen? The National Study of Adult Oral Health will take place between 2017 and 2018, which will require participants to participate in a phone or online survey, a free dental […]
Fluoride In Drinking Water – Update
Fluoride has been a part of Australian drinking water since the 1960s. It is added to the water to help lower the amount of dental decay we suffer from. Study by the National Health and Medical Research Council Recently, the National Health and Medical Research Council undertook a study regarding the safety of fluoride in […]
