“How do I stop my child from sucking their thumb/fingers?” is a common question we hear from our patients. Stopping your child from thumb sucking can be very hard to do and we would love to say there was a definitive answer. Most children will not know they are doing it, or will do it […]
Recent research has indicated that severe periodontitis (sometimes referred to as severe periodontal disease) was the sixth most prevalent condition in the world in 2010. The research looked at 72 studies involving a total of 291,170 people and estimated that worldwide 743 million people are affected by severe periodontal disease. What is periodontitis? If the […]
Fissure sealants are a preventative coating placed in the natural deep fissures and grooves on the biting surfaces of permanent adult teeth that are at higher risk for tooth decay. The bacteria in plaque collect in these deep grooves and fissures which cannot be reached by your toothbrush. A safe and protective covering is placed […]
A recent study published in the Journal of Dental Research suggested that wearing dentures during sleep doubles the risk of pneumonia in the very elderly1. The study investigated 524 randomly selected seniors of average age 87.8 years were examined for oral health status and oral hygiene behaviours, as well as medical assessment including blood chemistry […]
Sensitivity (also called ‘dentine hypersensitivity’) is a common problem for many people. It can occur when eating cold, hot, acidic or sweet foods, or when teeth are exposed to air. To understand what’s going on we need to look at the structure of the tooth: Underneath the outer non-sensitive layer of enamel is a layer […]
Have you recently invested in dental implants? Daily care of your implants is key to maintaining the health of their supporting structures (gum and bone). As soon as implants are placed, daily removal of plaque is a necessity. Just like cleaning natural teeth we need to use a combination of cleaning tools and steps (toothbrush, […]
Every parent is aware that chocolates, lollies, and fizzy drinks are bad for their children’s teeth. This is because the sugar in these foods and drinks are harmful and cause dental decay; a disease that many Aussie kids suffer from. This is a disease that is almost entirely preventable. What is Tooth Decay? Tooth decay […]
Oral health is an important concept when it comes to having clean, healthy teeth and gums. Proper brushing and flossing daily helps keep your gums in good condition and your teeth clean and free from stains, plaque and tartar build up; which reduces your risk of dental decay and gum disease. There are many patients […]
Dry mouth, also known as Xerostomia, is a condition that usually results from a decreased production of saliva. Dry mouth affects about 10%…
