Dental Health

Shortening and wearing of the teeth, yellow teeth and sensitive teeth often result from acid erosion.  Acid erosion is caused by drinking and eating too… Read More »EROSION – WHAT IS HAPPENING TO MY TEETH?

Did you really inherit your bad teeth from your parents? We know that as children we inherit oral bacteria from our parents and carers, but… Read More »BAD TEETH AND GENETICS

The Australian Dental Association (ADA) has teamed up with Dairy Australia to help promote other dairy food options and stop the tide of sugary drink consumption.You may… Read More »SAY CHEESE

This is a question I am asked all the time – Why do I always have holes in my teeth? And the answer is far… Read More »WHY DO I ALWAYS HAVE HOLES IN MY TEETH?

Saliva plays a vital role in dental health. It is nature’s primary defence system for the oral environment, and is particularly important for protecting teeth.… Read More »HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT SALIVA TESTING?

Over 20% of children have experienced trauma by the age of 14 years. Injuries to baby teeth usually occur from falls and collisions. While injuries… Read More »DEALING WITH DENTAL TRAUMA

The issue of sugary drinks has received an enormous amount of publicity, particularly relating to the health risks caused by excess consumption. These not only… Read More »SUGAR

If your tooth hurts when biting down you may have cracked tooth syndrome. There are other reasons but cracked tooth syndrome is becoming more prevalent… Read More »WHY MY TOOTH HURTS WHEN BITING DOWN?

The Australian Dental Association have teamed up with Dairy Australia to help promote other dairy food options and stop the tide of sugary drink consumption.… Read More »DAIRY FOODS AND DENTAL HEALTH