How does sugar cause decay?
We all know that sugar is bad for your teeth, but why? How does sugar cause decay? Let’s see how sugar helps the bacteria in your mouth. Sugar + bacteria= acid. Sugar is a relatively new addition to our diets. It provides us with a lot of quick energy. The bacteria on our teeth … Read more
What should I do if I have a dental emergency?
To have a dental emergency can be very scary. It usually happens without warning and you can have a lot of pain very quickly. What should you do if you or someone you know has a dental emergency and what can you do until you can get us? We will see most emergencies in our … Read more
Can I use my superannuation (super) for dental treatment?
Using your superannuation (super) to fund dental treatment can be an option to accessing dental care. This falls under the Early access for release on compassionate grounds scheme. This might be the only way to access dental treatment for some people. However, using your super is not something to be taken lightly and should be … Read more
How can I protect my teeth if I grind them at night?
Grinding your teeth is part of a bigger parafunction issue that can cause pain and damage to your teeth. Some studies quote that up to 90% of the general population have parafunction issues. Grinding is just the tip of the iceberg here. Let’s take a look at how and why grinding occurs, and what we … Read more
Gap Free Check up, cleans, xrays
The start of a new year brings reflection and resolutions. We meet many people who say they haven’t visited the dentist in a very long time. The anxiety surrounding the first dental appointment after a while can make it hard to take that first step. The funny thing is they always leave their first appointment … Read more
Why do we bother with baby teeth?
A lot of people think that the baby teeth are the ‘first go of it’ before the adult teeth come out. For this reason, they don’t worry so much about doing treatment on baby teeth. In fact, we should take extra care of your kids baby teeth for these reasons: Decay in deciduous teeth move … Read more
How can I prevent cavities?
This is the question on everybody’s mind! How can I prevent cavities? The easy answer is simple- brush and floss more, and stay away from sweet things. But you can be the best brusher and flosser with the best diet in the world and still get lots of cavities, while someone who eats a packet … Read more
The ins and outs of toothbrushing
We get so many questions about how to clean your teeth and toothbrushes. Here are the ins and outs of toothbrushing, and a breakdown of the different types of toothbrushes: Manual vs electric: This can be personal preference. Manual toothbrushes take more skill to use as you have to physically manoeuvre them around each surface. … Read more
Cleaning your teeth at home
Everyone knows that they have to clean their teeth, but sometimes there can be a lot of conflicting information to deal with. It’s not necessarily common knowledge either. Let’s break it down and talk about cleaning your teeth clean at home. Toothbrush Manual or electric? This is up to you. Go for soft bristles … Read more
What is a deep clean?
What is a deep clean and do I need one? A deep clean refers to removing calculus and build up from underneath the gum. Calculus (tartar) build up can accumulate when you miss areas when brushing and flossing. The build up causes an inflammation response in your gums and over time, the gum and bone … Read more