Oral Piercing – Is It Worth It? What is oral piercing? Piercing the oral cavity has become a trend, especially amongst teenagers. Oral piercing is a procedure in which people accessorise their tongue or lips with small earrings. It is not an easy technique. It can lead to severe pain, swelling, taste loss, infection and […]
Crowns – So Much More Than A Filling If your dentist has suggested that you have a crown installed instead of a filling, you may be balking at the idea. After all, crowns can be more expensive than fillings. However, there is a very good reason why your dentist might suggest the use of a […]
Mouthguards – A Sporting Necessity There was a time in sports history when people engaged in collision sports such as Australian rugby, American football, boxing and other contact sports without any protection to the head, neck, knee or mouth. Fortunately, sanity has prevailed and today safety matters. Many sports players now enter their sporting arena […]
Orthodontics – Benefits For People Of All Ages There is a widespread misunderstanding that you can be too old or that your child is too young for an orthodontic evaluation and treatment. It is true that orthodontics is typically used in the treatment of teenagers to maintain and improve their dental health. However, the Australian […]
When Do I Start Taking My Child To The Dentist? Parents often ask me when the right time to start taking their children to the dentist is and I’m sure that the answer varies depending on who you ask. I believe that it is important to start developing a happy, positive relationship with the dentist […]
Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body Many studies have been conducted to find out the relation between a healthy mouth and a healthy body. Many of these studies have proven that there is a very strong link between the two. People who are in the habit of eating healthily are more likely to have healthy gums. General […]
Teeth Cleaning – Why Should I Get My Dentist To Clean My Teeth? If you brush your teeth twice daily, you may not feel inclined to have them professionally cleaned as often as is recommended. In fact, if you’re like many people, visiting the dentist may be one of those things that you avoid for […]
Don’t Wait Until It Hurts – Gum Disease Gum disease or ‘Gingivitis’ causes inflammation and infection of the gums. Here’s everything you need to know about gum disease and how to avoid it. What is gum disease? Gum disease, also called Gingivitis, is the inflammation of the gums. Gums are infected by bacteria which feed […]
Dental Implants – Hype Or Have To Have? Composed of titanium, dentists use dental implants to restore missing teeth. They place these artificial teeth directly into your jawbone, making them permanent. As such, they’re a great option for you if you’ve lost a tooth. What are the benefits of dental implants? Here are some of […]
Teeth Grinding Vs. Clenching Tooth grinding and clenching are common phenomenon amongst us humans and is a primal, involuntary, physiological response to stress, anxiety, concentrating, excessive physical exertion, recreational drug use and altered tooth positions (eg. due to a new filling). Tooth grinding is where there are large, muscular forces clamping the teeth together, combined […]