Australians are intimately familiar with cancer. Thanks to our strong sun, we’ve got the highest rate of skin cancer in the world – and this is even in spite of our small population.
However, there’s another cancer out there that doesn’t get anywhere near the […]
It’s something we’ve all heard throughout our childhoods: “Don’t eat that – it’ll rot your teeth!”
The thing is, it doesn’t only apply to children who have a sweet tooth – the foods you eat can impact your oral health, no matter your age!
Cutting these foods out is a relatively […]
Visiting the dentist can be frightening to children, especially if it is their first time.
Helping kids conquer their anxiety doesn’t just make it easier to talk them into attending their annual check-up – it will also ALSO help improve their dental health in the long run.
Of course, as with […]
We’ve shared (and busted) quite a few of the most common dental myths and misconceptions that most people hold.
Despite our efforts though, more dental myths persist!
It’s quite alarming to know that there are still some who continue to believe and live out […]
Many of us take our teeth for granted. We treat them rough, often overlook proper dental care and don’t really pay them all that much attention, until…
… crack!
Next thing you know, you’ve got a dental emergency on your hands.
Whether it’s biting into something too hard, a fall, […]
According to some studies, oral health problems are directly related to negative emotions.
The worst type of outcome with regards to mental health? Tooth loss.
Just put yourself in their shoes. Lose a tooth, and you might also:
Australia Day has passed, and we’ve still got over a month until Labour Day rolls around.
However, there’s one holiday in the meantime that we should ALL be celebrating: International Dentists Day!
While it may not have a day off, if you ask us, it celebrates one of the most important […]
When it comes to teeth, you’ve probably heard all sorts of rules of thumb and old wives’ tales. One especially common one?
“Wait ‘til it hurts.”
Like other “old wives tales” and sayings however, this one is actually wrong. We would recommend that coming along for regular check ups and cleaning to ensure that unexpected toothaches will […]
A crack, followed by a sharp pain – these are the usual signs of a broken tooth, often arising from one of these situations:
Good oral health goes beyond your teeth – it also includes looking after your gums and tongue too!
Taking good care of your tongue is essential in maintaining good oral health.
People who ignore their tongues face a higher risk of suffering from bad breath and other dental […]
