Category: Dental

The summer holidays are almost here and, for many, it’s time to start winding down for the year. Your calendar might be filling up with end-of-year celebrations and family events…

It’s that time of year again – everyone knows that when the Melbourne Cup is done and dusted, it’s officially Christmas party season. But while you’re thinking about putting up…

This year for Dental Health Week (1-7 August), the Australian Dental Association is asking Aussies to love their teeth! Here are five ways you can do this. 1) Take your…

Thousands of dental injuries per year end up in Australian emergency departments, with 71% of them occurring in the under 25s. With a mouthguard, a dental injury is 60% less…

Our teeth work hard throughout life and don’t get much of a rest. They endure incredible forces as they chew and grind our food. The hard-protective layer on the outer…

As a hygienist, most of my patients are constantly asking for tips to get whiter teeth. Unfortunately, it’s not a simple answer. It depends on the type of stain or…

Cancer is renowned for the devastating effect it can have on the human body but what most people don’t know is that cancer and the subsequent treatments can also have…

Not just yet, but it could be! Fluoride and our oral health Fluoride is commonly known as the stuff in toothpaste that helps our teeth to stay strong. What many…

Apnoea or apnea is Latin, meaning ‘breathless’ or wanting to breathe. It is a sleep disorder that affects 34% of Australians. During sleep apnoea, airflow to the lungs stops from…