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How Often Should You Really Brush Your Teeth?

For many of us, brushing our teeth is a mantra, a way to cleanse ourselves of the grit and grime that builds up over the course of the day (or night). For others, it’s a necessary evil, a chore that they...

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How can I manage my dental anxiety?

It is quite common to feel a little nervous and anxious about visiting the dentist. The reasons for this will vary from person to person. Your oral health is important and avoiding a trip to the dentist will...

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Mouthguards: Protecting Your Teeth During Sport and Physical Activity

Most Aussies lead an active lifestyle whether through playing sport or leisure and recreation activities. These kinds of activities are the most common cause of dental injuries, which can often be serious...

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Caring for Your Child’s Teeth

From the time your child’s first baby teeth appear, it is important to look after them and as they grow older teach them how to care for their teeth themselves. Why is it important to care for baby teeth? You...

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What is dental anxiety and how can it affect your oral health?

Dental anxiety is a term used to describe feelings of fear, anxiety and stress you experience when visiting the dentist which may lead you to delay getting dental treatment. For some, however, that fear can be extreme...

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Dental Anxiety

It is quite common to feel a little nervous and anxious about visiting the dentist. The reasons for this will vary from person to person. Your oral health is important and avoiding a trip to the dentist will only make...

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Oral Health in the Elderly

As you get older the risk of having problems with your oral health increases. Oral health issues not only affect your teeth and gums, but can affect your general health as well. Why is oral health care for the elderly...

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How important is your child’s diet in maintaining healthy teeth?

Maintaining a healthy diet is important for your child’s oral health as what they eat and drink can have an impact on their teeth. Bacteria can build up on your teeth in a sticky layer called plaque. When this plaque...

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Teaching your child how to brush their teeth

Not only is it important that your children get into a regular oral hygiene routine, but also that they are taught the correct brushing techniques. You will need to help your child with their brushing until they are...

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Looking after your child’s teeth

From the time your child’s first baby teeth appear, it is important to look after them and as they grow older teach them how to care for their teeth themselves. Why is it important to care for baby teeth? You may feel...

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Managing Teeth Grinding and Clenching

You may be suffering from a common sleep-related condition, known as bruxism, that can be painful and destructive to your teeth, without being aware of it. What is bruxism? Bruxism is the involuntary clenching and...

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What tooth replacement options are there?

It is important to replace a missing tooth as soon as you can in order avoid problems with your teeth and jaw. There are several options available. Dental Implants Dental implants are a very popular treatment to...

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Should I Replace a Missing Tooth (Short version)

For some losing a tooth may not seem a big deal and you’ll just get used to being without it. For others the effect on your smile might make you incredibly self-conscious. After a tooth loss you may wonder whether you...

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Should I Replace a Missing Tooth (Long version)

For some losing a tooth may not seem a big deal and you’ll just get used to being without it. For others the effect on your smile might make you incredibly self-conscious. After a tooth loss you may wonder whether you...

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How will quitting smoking help my oral health?

No matter how long you have been a smoker, quitting will have a big impact on the health of your teeth and gums. Your gums will be allowed time to recover and become stronger and your immune system will respond better...

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I’m a smoker. How can I look after my teeth and gums?

As a smoker you need to be aware of the effects that smoking can cause on your oral health. You are putting yourself at greater risk of the build-up of plaque and tartar on your teeth that can lead to gingivitis and...

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What are the effects of smoking on our oral health?

Whilst most of us are aware of the effects of smoking on our general health causing many medical problems that can sometimes be fatal, many people may not be aware of the effect that smoking can have their oral health...

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Smoking and Your Oral Health

Whilst most of us are aware of the effects of smoking on our general health causing many medical problems that can sometimes be fatal, many people may not be aware of the effect that smoking can have their oral health...

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How pregnancy can affect your teeth and gums

Natural hormonal changes through pregnancy can increase the risk of oral health problems. You may notice a change in the health of your gums during the first trimester. You possibly are also experiencing some morning...

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Taking care of your teeth while pregnant

If you are thinking about getting pregnant, or are already pregnant, it pays to be aware of how the hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect your teeth and gums and the importance of maintaining good dental health...

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Pregnancy and Your Teeth

If you are thinking about getting pregnant, or are already pregnant, it pays to be aware of how the hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect your teeth and gums and the importance of maintaining good dental health...

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Your Child’s First Visit to the Dentist

Your child’s journey is full of many new experiences and visiting the dentist for the first time is one of them. It can be an anxious time for you both, but with some forethought and preparation it is possible to make...

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Why Do I Need To Floss My Teeth?

You may have been encouraged by your dentist for years to floss as part of your oral hygiene routine, but did you actually know why it is so important. Did you know that nearly half of the surface area of your teeth...

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The Best Diet for Dental Health

We all know that maintaining good oral hygiene by thorough brushing, flossing and regular check-ups is important. Your dental health is also everything to do with your diet. Whatever food or drink you choose to have...