“Eat your veggies!”
“Wash your hands!”
“Do your homework!”
As any parent knows, there are some things that are almost impossible to convince your kids to do.
And one of the most important? Brushing their teeth!
How many times have you tried to convince your children to brush […]
How much toothpaste do you put on your toothbrush?
Chances are, you probably use an amount similar to the photo above, or possibly even more than that, covering your toothbrush with a thick layer of toothpaste. After all, that’s what’s shown on the box and the TV ads.
Here’s the thing, […]
“There’s no ‘I’ in team.”
Nowhere is this truer than your local dental practice. While the dentist may be the one that gets name-checked, the truth is that oral health is a team effort.
Without the rest of their team backing them up, your local dentist wouldn’t be able to give […]
April Fool’s day may have passed us – despite that however, a surprising number of myths and misconceptions around the dental profession and oral health continue to persist us year-round!
It’s almost funny how baffling some of these myths are – or at least, they would be amusing if some people didn’t […]
Dry mouth isn’t just a sign that you should be drinking more water – it’s also a major problem in and of itself!
That’s because saliva is an important part of your mouth. You may not notice it, but your saliva does much more than just keeping your mouth wet.
Not […]
Remember being scolded for sucking your thumb?
You mightn’t have realised at the time, but your parents were saving you from a habit that could have lifelong implications on your oral health!
Thumb sucking is natural behaviour for kids at a certain age. All parents know that babies have an instinctive […]
Australia, we’re disappointed in you.
With recent reports that only half of all Aussies find enough time to brush their teeth twice a day, it’s no surprise that tooth decay has seen a resurgence in the country.
But brushing your teeth is just one […]
Even in the year 2018, there’s a shocking number of stereotypes and misconceptions about dental professionals and oral health still floating around.
And not all of them are jokes at our expense (we’re used to those anyway!)
No, what gets us is the fact that a shocking number of people […]
Ho, ho, ho! Can you believe that the Christmas season is upon us once again?
It’s hard to believe, but the silly season is upon us once again with its parties, presents and merriment. And with all that comes a well-deserved rest… you’ve worked tirelessly all year, so enjoy your time off!
But while you might be […]
Butterflies in your stomach. Sweaty palms. Tension. Whether it’s a job interview, speaking to a crowd, or watching a spooky movie, nervousness and anxiety are familiar emotions to all of us.
So if you feel on edge before seeing your dentist, don’t worry. Feeling nervous before or during your dental visit […]
