What to do about a dry mouth What if my mouth always feels dry? If your mouth feels constantly dry, you may have a condition medically known as xerostomia, which occurs when saliva glands aren’t functioning properly. Not only can this result in the drying of oral tissues and tongue, but it also causes chapped […]
How to keep children’s teeth healthy this holiday season Children are more susceptible to cavities than adults. Even in children with healthy teeth, the enamel in their primary, or baby, teeth are not as hard or dense as that in adults. Protect your children’s teeth during the holidays. Holiday treats and foods that are not […]
Greetings from SBD! It seems like yesterday we were saying happy Xmas and New Years and already we find ourselves closer to Easter, 2019 is HAPPENING!! 2019 has brought some big changes for us here at SBD. We have a new Practice Manager Des, we’re super happy to have her on board and look forward […]
How often do my children need to visit the dentist? After your child is born, it is recommended that you take them to see a doctor at regular intervals to ensure they are growing, healthy, and happy. But what about dental visits? When should visits to a children’s dentist be scheduled? As babies don’t have […]
Crowns – What You Need To Know A dental crown is essentially a cap used to cover weak, decayed or broken teeth. If you have a tooth that is decayed to the point of cracking or breaking, a dental crown will likely be one option available to restore strength to the tooth. Dental crowns are […]
Gold Status Book your active maintenance on-time and you’re eligible to receive our Express 30 minutes whitening complimentary 6month active maintenance appointment must fall within 14 days of due date. Patients that do not adhere will forfeit their complimentary whitening Whitening for adults 18+ Whitening must be done at time of active maintenance appointment, appointment […]
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 […]
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 […]