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As Australians, we love having a drink every now and then, and whilst many of us realise this can affect many aspects of our health, one thing that’s often overlooked is how it affects our dental health. Most people understand that smoking, eating lollies, drinking soft drinks, and…

Thumb Sucking, Teeth & Oral Development You may have heard that thumb sucking is a bad habit for your child and you may have found yourself wondering why that is so. We thought we would investigate further to help you navigate this period of your child’s dental development,…

Can Sugar Affect Your Gums? Everything You Need to Know This (Extra) Silly Season So, the silly season is almost here and after the year (or two) that has been, we are here to help you navigate the months ahead in safety when it comes to your oral…

Oral Health Habits to Keep Your Smile for Life In light of Dental Health Week this week, we decided it was a good time to get you thinking about some of your daily oral health habits and some in particular that might need improving in order to help you keep…

What to look for in quality dental implants in Newcastle If you are thinking about getting dental implants and you’re wondering what’s involved, the spectrum of quality to expect and where to start looking for a practitioner, we are here to help. Afterall, there’s a lot to know…

Choosing your Children’s Dentist: Things to consider So you’re on the lookout for a dentist who will be suitable to treat your child, but you’re unsure if a general dentist is the same as a child-specific dentist? You may have heard the term ‘paediatric dentist’ and wondered just…

New Year, New Oral Health Maintenance Goals! Have you entered the New Year with brave resolutions for a new you? Health goals are often the most popular area for self improvement as we enter into a brand new year- a fresh canvas consisting of 365 days of opportunity.…

All the things you should know about children’s dentistry Having children brings with it a steep learning curve, but dentistry is often the last thing you think about as an important part of your young child’s life. Afterall, they don’t even have teeth for the best part of…

What causes sensitive teeth? All your questions answered. Do you struggle with sensitive teeth but you’re not quite sure why? We see patients every day who are sensitive to heat or cold and aren’t sure what to do next. Suddenly you find yourself unable to enjoy some of…

What is Bruxism? What Bruxism means Bruxism is a mysterious condition that affects many people throughout their lives. While you may not be familiar with the term, it simply refers to what we commonly call teeth grinding. In fact, teeth grinding can even occur in babies whilst in…

How do dental implants work? First of all: What is a dental implant? A dental implant is a tooth replacement option that can be used instead of dentures or dental bridges/crowns. The physical implant itself is essentially a fake porcelain tooth, mounted onto a titanium screw which is implanted…

Overcoming Dental Phobia: Tips to help you get through your trip to the dentist. As COVID-19 restrictions ease, dental services are able to conduct checkups and procedures again – meaning you have one less excuse for delaying your next dental visit! Not many people do enjoy going to…