Christmas is time to celebrate and to enjoy seasonal foods. Making healthy food choices will help to preserve your pearly whites. Keep Hydrated with Water Keep hydrated with plain water which helps wash away food debris and maintains a healthy amount of saliva. Saliva is your body’s protection against tooth decay because it helps to […] Read more
Your dental health is essential for overall health, but if you want strong teeth and gums, you must choose nutritious foods. Did you realise that the symptoms of systemic problems including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease are often visible in your mouth and may be diagnosed by your dentist before your doctor? When you […] Read more
The New Year fast approaching and most private health insurance dental benefits expire on the 31st December. Unfortunately, most health funds do not allow rollover of benefits – they take a USE IT OR LOSE IT APPROACH. It is essential that if you have any required treatment that they are booked in and completed before […] Read more
Excellent dental health is even more critical during pregnancy. Looking after your teeth and gums will help protect your unborn baby. Many women can develop gum disease during pregnancy because of hormonal changes, and any existing gum disease may worsen. Severe gum disease or periodontal disease is a particular worry during pregnancy because it could […] Read more
Everyday routines tend to take a backseat during summer, but you can use this time to improve your health by following our simple and easy tips. Eat More Fresh Berries Make the most of fresh berry season by having a cup of mixed berries each day. They are packed with antioxidants, reducing the risk of […] Read more
Crowns and bridges are both fixed dental restorations to restore or replace teeth entirely. They are cemented onto existing teeth or onto dental implants and are only removable by a dentist. Crowns We may suggest a crown if you have severely damaged a tooth perhaps because of trauma, decay or where a tooth has had […] Read more
During summer, you hopefully adhere to the mandate of slipping on a shirt, slopping on the sunscreen and slapping on a hat to help protect yourself against sunburn. But, did you know that in addition to using good quality sunscreen, a tasty edible treat can help battle harmful ultraviolet rays? Most of us associate watermelon […] Read more
Encouraging kids to enjoy dental visits is essential because regular dental care helps to detect problems early on and before they become painful. Our entire dental team love seeing children, and we go out of our way to ensure every visit is a positive experience. By making dental visits fun and enjoyable, we can help […] Read more
The connection between oral health and mental health isn’t yet fully understood, but we know it exists. People with mental health issues are less likely to care for their physical health, and when physical health is impaired, it affects emotional and mental health. Additionally, poor physical health and especially oral health can be harmful to […] Read more
While the power of positive thinking cannot replace medical treatment and advice, it can help seriously ill people recover more efficiently and may even help disaster victims cope with psychological trauma more effectively. Researchers have shown that people with a more optimistic outlook can recover more quickly and positivity has other effects too. These include […] Read more
