It’s that time of year again where we really take a look at ourselves to see how we can live better and healthier in the new year. This is a time where you can be truly honest with yourself and create achievable goals, such as going to the gym more (this is definitely …

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Teaching your children good dental hygiene and oral care from a young age is important to help prevent tooth decay. Tooth decay in children is on the rise in Australia, with over 30 per cent of children aged 5-6 already experiencing decay in their primary teeth. A national report card released by the Australian Dental …

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Imagine a world in which your child’s tooth decay doesn’t involve anesthesia, drilling or filling.

Despite your best efforts in maintaining good oral health and hygiene, there may come a time in your life where your dentist will recommend tooth extraction as your only option. If your dentist has recommended a tooth extraction, it usually means there is no other way to save your tooth and the only way to …

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Don’t let the look of your teeth dictate your happiness, find out how cosmetic dentistry can save your smile. Are you satisfied with the look of your smile? Your dentist says you have excellent oral health, and so you should, considering you brush twice a day and floss, but for some reason, you …

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Thumb sucking is perfectly normal—if you’re an infant! Here are some tips to help them break the habit.

Have you ever noticed your teeth turning yellow over time? Your once beautiful pearly white smile has now transformed into a lesser yellowy version of itself and you may find yourself smiling less. Although you may have increased your oral health and hygiene by flossing and brushing more, you’ve even tried charcoal toothpaste, …

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When you lose a tooth as a child it’s no biggie. Baby teeth fall out leaving room for adult teeth to grow and become a part of your permanent set of teeth. But what happens when you lose a permanent tooth? Unfortunately, unlike a shark where a new set of teeth is ready …

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Chipping a tooth could happen to anyone at any given time. From using your molars to open bottles at a party to a sports accident, or simply eating foods that are especially hard, if you discover you have a chipped tooth — don’t panic. Fixing a chipped tooth and getting back your natural …

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How to avoid the erosion of the enamel that protects the sensitive layers of your teeth.