What Makes a Great Toothbrush?
The best thing you can do for your mouth is clean in between your teeth. Whatever that takes – floss, interdental brushes, or most importantly, the right toothbrush. However, this cleaning must be done gently, because the connection of the gum to the tooth is...
What is a Professional Dental Clean?
A professional dental clean is a procedure undertaken by your dentist or dental hygienist in which they use professional equipment to rid your teeth and gums of plaque and tartar build up. It is important to visit your dentist for a cleaning at least...
What to Do if You Have Inflamed Gums?
Inflamed gums are a common problem, with a number of different causes. So, what are they, and how, when and where do you fix them? Inflamed gums often go unnoticeable, as the inflammation may not be painful. However, it is important to catch them...
Airway Focused Dental Care – What is It?
Feeling fatigued? Suffering from headaches, mood swings, or even finding it difficult to concentrate? Sleep-related breathing disorders can often be difficult for you to notice or diagnose, but once an outcome has been...
How Do You Get Rid of Bad Breath from Gum Disease?
Everyone gets bad breath every now and then, but we find that the worst bad breath is a result of some form of gum disease. Gum disease can come in many forms, from the easily treatable gingivitis to the more severe cases such as periodontal disease. Bad breath in relation to gum disease comes from...
Decay Is Past The Dentine: What Should You Do?
Tooth decay is one of my fears; I won’t lie. But when decay reaches your dentin, that’s a whole other matter that’s a reason to be concerned and act! If you have somehow missed all the signs pointing to tooth decay, you have only two options when...
How do Dentists Take Care of Their Teeth?
I have always been intrigued by how the experts themselves take care of their teeth against issues such as cavities, plaque, and whatnot. Pushed by my curiosity, I set about to find the techniques dentists use in their daily oral care routine that enables them to be role models for...
What Can You do About TMJ Pain?
Feeling pain within your jaw and mouth can be unbearable at times. So asking your dentist “what can I do about TMJ pain?” is important. Causes can vary a lot from a simple toothache to severe conditions that are debilitating. One of those conditions is what’s known as...
Foods That are Bad for Your Dental Health
Your dental health has a direct relationship with the food you eat. You need your teeth to chew up your food into digestible bits so you can swallow it, and your teeth need a healthy dietary intake to remain healthy and strong. This is why some food and drinks can harm your teeth, causing cavities and...
Getting to the Root of Halitosis
Bad breath is medically known as ‘Halitosis'. According to the Victorian state government, 2.4% of Australia’s adult population suffers from it. Although it is not infectious, bad breath can point toward...