If you or your kids need to improve your oral hygiene, swapping your manual toothbrush for a powered toothbrush could help. An electric toothbrush with a rotating head can make it easier to clean your teeth and gums, as long as you know how to use it properly. If you've never used an elect.....
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Along with regular brushing, flossing and dental check-ups, cutting down on free sugars (the sugar added to food and drink by manufacturers) is one of the best things you can do to keep your teeth and gums healthy. So how much sugar is too much? The recommended daily sugar intake, accordin.....
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While more than half of Australians follow dentists' recommendations to brush their teeth twice a day, only 17 percent say they floss regularly, according to a survey by the Australian Dental Association. If you've been treating flossing as an optional extra, you could be at higher risk of.....
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If you have a gap in your teeth, there are more reasons to consider filling it than just appearances. As well as making some people feel self-conscious about their smiles, missing teeth may also affect your ability to eat normally, which could affect your diet and nutrition. The surroundin.....
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Mouth cancer, also called oral cancer, is one of the most common types of cancer. It can develop inside or outside the mouth – usually on the lips, tongue or floor of the mouth, but also the cheeks, gums, tonsils and other areas. Read this short guide to learn how to spot possible signs of.....
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Christmas is many people's favourite time of year, but it's traditionally the worst time of the year for teeth. Over-indulging in sweet treats, drinking too much alcohol and being careless can all increase the risk of having to spend some of the festive period at the dental clinic to treat.....
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Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to grow in the mouth, but sometimes they can be more trouble than they're worth. If a wisdom tooth is stuck inside your gum or pushing against your other teeth, your dentist will recommend an extraction. They might also recommend extracting wisdom teeth to a.....
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Root canal therapy can save an infected or badly damaged tooth so it doesn't need to be pulled. Root canals have an undeserved reputation as a scary dental procedure, but the truth is, they're not usually more painful than a normal filling. Your dentist or endodontist will make sure you kn.....
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If your gums are swollen, red or bleeding, you might have gum disease. One of the most common oral health problems in Australia, gum disease (periodontal disease) can affect people of all ages. If you think you might have gum disease, you should schedule an appointment with your dentist to.....
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Teeth grinding, or bruxism, is one of the common dental problems. Many people are likely to be unaware of their habit of teeth grinding, until their dentist informs them about tell-tale signs of it during their routine dental visits. Many of our patients have problems such as temporo.....
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