The top benefits of digital intraoral scanners
Digital intraoral scanners have taken the traditional practice of taking a dental impression of your teeth to a whole new level. They are touch-free,...
Is your diet damaging your teeth & causing gum disease?
Poor oral health affects the vast majority of Australian adults and children. The most recent data shows that Australians aged over 15 years old had on...
Whole food plant-based diet helps reduce gingivitis
In a recent 2019 study, researchers from the University of Freiburg, Germany have found that an anti-inflammatory plant-based diet can help reduce gingivitis....
Why is breastfeeding better for your child’s oral development?
It is well understood that breastfeeding greatly benefits an infant child nutritionally, but did you know that breastfeeding can impact on a child's future...
How poor oral health impacts on older adults
As a result of a general improvement in community oral health care and awareness over the last 50 years, older adults in Australia now enjoy higher tooth...
Types of Invisalign clear aligners available in Australia
The Invisalign system is an almost invisible orthodontic treatment that has taken the world by storm since entering the market back in 1999. Now, over 5.5...
What are the best types of dental implants?
What are the best types of dental implants? Dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth, improve your oral health, and restore your chewing...
Why are OPG X-rays so essential for your oral health?
Take a look at your teeth in the mirror. You can see your front tooth surfaces quite well, and with a small dental mirror you can check out what's going on...
Benefits of drinking fluoridated water
Why is fluoridated water good for your teeth? Fluoridated water was first introduced in Beaconsfield, Tasmania in 1953 to improve oral health and help prevent...
Children Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) to continue from 2019 through to 2022
In last week's federal budget, the Australian Government announced the allocation of $1 billion funding towards the Children's Dental Benefits Scheme (CDBS)....
4 ways to help build healthy hygiene habits in your children
If your young child touches everything within reach, and then goes ahead and sticks their fingers into their mouth or something similar, then you are not...
What happens to your teeth when you get older?
As we age, we start to experience all kinds of oral health issues. So it's important to give our teeth and gums extra care and attention to keep them healthy...
Is your preschool child more likely to develop tooth decay?
The oral habits of Australian children have been the focus of oral health education in recent years. Yet despite the best efforts of dental health...
Dental Bridges – the natural-looking tooth replacement
A dental bridge is a natural-looking tooth replacement option commonly used to replace one or more missing teeth. Bridges help prevent the teeth on either...
Porcelain Crowns – the perfect solution for damaged teeth
If you have a bad cavity, or a tooth that has eroded, chipped, cracked or broken, then what’s left of your tooth probably won’t last too much longer. The...
Choosing the right dental insurance plan for you & your family
Working out what type of dental health insurance plan is right for you and your family can be a real headache, but if you know what to consider and what you...
Straighter teeth with clear aligners
Clear removable aligners are perhaps the highest profile orthodontic treatment option currently available on the market. They are gaining popularity as an...
Regular use of mouthwash helps reduce tooth decay and cavities in children
Mouthwash, along with toothpaste and flossing, are essential oral care products to maintain oral health for adults and children. However, for kids...