Category: Dental

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…

How healthy are your teeth? As a Hygienist for may years I have seen how the Oral B oscillation power toothbrush has changed the course of people’s oral health. Gum…

Did you know there are over 600 species of plaque growing in your mouth? These bacteria grow around and between our teeth and gums and, if not removed, may lead…