Wisdom Teeth – The Facts Here are some of the facts that you should be aware of regarding wisdom teeth; Fact #1 Wisdom teeth are the last of the permanent teeth to erupt. They are also called third molars. Fact #2 Wisdom teeth usually appear in the late teenage years or early twenties. Most people […]
The Truth Behind Bleeding Gums “Everybody’s gums bleed right? I mean, I brush teeth every day and they still bleed! I don’t floss, but who does?? It’s not that bad, I’ll just go get them cleaned by the dentist, no harm done…” Gum disease affects your body, your cardiac system, your digestive system, your immune […]
Childrens Dentistry – When Should You Schedule Appointments? Although dental decay is the most common and widespread childhood disease, parents often overlook the importance of scheduling dental appointment for their children. With cavities at epidemic levels amongst children in Australia, it is important to make children’s dentistry a priority. The first dental visit should take […]
Thumb Sucking, Finger Sucking And Pacifier Use The sucking reflex is naturally present in every child at birth. Due to this, with time, babies start sucking everything which comes near their mouth. It is common to see newly born babies sucking their fist and palms. However, with time this habit gets shifted to thumb sucking […]
What Are The Do’s And Don’ts? In this day and age, there are literally thousands of people willing to dish out their advice when it comes to parenting. Teeth is only a very small part of the parenting process, so please do not worry if you don’t have all of the answers and don’t beat […]
Common Dental Fears We work with lots and lots of dental phobic patients. Over the years, Dr Kim Ivett has developed many wonderful relationships with these patients, we have a mutual respect for each other and what we have achieved together to absolve them from their dental fears. We often are finding more and more […]
Dental X-Ray – Determine Oral Health With Dental X-Rays Your dentist is able to check for signs of dental problems by looking at your teeth and gums, but some problems might be hidden from sight. Dental x-rays help dentists detect problems with teeth, gums and jaws that would otherwise go unnoticed. Examining dental x-rays allows […]
Your Top Dental Questions Answered When it comes to oral health, there are always many questions. Here are the answers to the top 10 most commonly asked oral heath questions: How often do teeth need to be cleaned? Brushing teeth is recommended twice daily but getting the teeth professionally cleaned by your dentist or hygienist […]
Pregnancy & Gum Disease During pregnancy, a woman’s body undergoes many hormonal changes which can increase the likelihood of developing oral health problems. pregnancy gum disease or gingivitis, is the most common oral health concern for pregnant women and it affects approximately 40% of women. In some cases, pregnancy gingivitis can progress to periodontitis, a […]
SBD Rewards Gold Status Rewards Terms and conditions: Book your 6mth check-up on-time and you’re eligible to receive our Express 30 minutes whitening.6 month check-up appointment must fall within 14 days of due date. Patients who do not adhere will forfeit their complimentary whitening.Whitening only for adults 18+.Whitening must be done at the time of appointment, appointment cannot be […]