What Is Covered In A Regular Dental Check-Up?
A general check-up and tooth clean is usually what you will visit the dentist as your regular visit. Dental check-ups are important for oral health, ensuring that any arising issues are caught early. This can also save you money...
What Is Orthodontic Treatment?
An orthodontist is a specialist you may be referred to for certain work. There are many in each State and Territory across Australia that can offer assistance in areas such as braces, retainers and the like....
Why am I All of a Sudden Getting Cavities?
Are you suddenly getting cavities when you’ve never had them before – I bet you also find yourself wondering, “why?”.Dental cavities are most commonly the result of tooth decay, so if you happen to find yourself suddenly getting cavities, you need to reassess both your diet and...
New, Improved and Cheaper – 3D-Printed Dental Plugs
A new procedure, recently developed by the National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS), is hoping to save you a lot of that time, money and pain. How exactly, you ask? Researchers at the National Dental Centre Singapore have developed an enhanced...
Charcoal Toothpaste – Does it Work and Should you Use it?
The latest rage is charcoal toothpaste… but does it really work? Unfortunately, to say, charcoal toothpaste is nothing but a trend. From an extrinsic point of view, charcoal toothpaste can remove slight surface stains on your teeth, allowing them to look whiter and brighter....
Can Distracting Your Kids at the Dentist Help?
Dental anxiety is a common problem in children, so, can distracting your kids at the Dentist help? Distraction is a behaviour management technique by which the child is distracted from the stimulant that causes them anxiety, thus reducing it. The main aim of this is to relax your...
What is an Underbite and What can be Done about It?
An underbite, simply put, is when your bottom front teeth overlap your upper front teeth. Your underbite could be in your genetics, a result of an injury, or from a birth defect, such as abnormally shaped and misaligned teeth....
Are Sensitive Teeth Genetic?
Yes, dental issues can run in the family. There is a chance you may have inherited your tooth sensitivity from a family member. Although it’s more likely that it’s based on your dental regime and lifestyle factors, oral conditions do have a hereditary...
What is Burning Mouth Syndrome?
Burning Mouth Syndrome usually affects your tongue, but possibly also your lips, the roof of your mouth, or between your lips and gums. It is described as a burning, scalding, tingling feeling that lasts anywhere from a few months up to a few years....
How to Floss Your Teeth and Why it’s Important?
Flossing, also known as interdental cleaning, removes all the plaque under your gums and between your teeth – all those places your toothbrush is unable to reach. If this plaque was not removed, the build-up would lead to tooth decay, gum disease and...