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Brushing and flossing are of course critical to good dental health, but there is one more weapon in the fight to avoid cavities and keep gum disease away: an effective mouthwash. Here are five things to remember as you add (or maintain) rinsing to your oral care routine.…

Swollen gums are more than an unsightly irritant. They could lead not only to loss of teeth, but serious long-term health problems. Known commonly, and in its early stages, as gingivitis, swollen gums can appear red, inflamed, and are easily irritated by brushing or eating. When plaque accumulates on…

Night bruxism, or grinding your teeth in your sleep, is something that affects many Australians. It can be difficult to tell if this is a problem for you. After all, you’re asleep! But since night grinding can have a serious impact on your teeth and your health, it’s…

There are many reasons you might consider having your teeth whitened, but they all boil down to one simple thing – you want a whiter smile. But should you go to the dentist’s office, or buy a kit and do it yourself at home? At-home teeth whitening can…

Although roughly half of all Australians grind or clench their teeth sometimes, it is only a problem for 5% of the population.If you’re one of the 5%, though, you’d probably like to know how to get rid of it and the pain that it can cause. Here are a…

Many sports have specialised equipment to keep you safe while you play. Some sports have helmets; some sports have gloves or shin guards. It is important also to keep your teeth safe while playing sports, and you may be tempted to purchase an ordinary mouthguard to protect your…

Ever wonder what causes stained teeth? We’re here to give you the answers. We all want that sparkling white smile, and often feel embarrassed if our teeth begin to look stained throughout the years. While there are plenty of professional treatments and whitening products on the market, there…

When your baby’s teeth first start to come in, you may remember the eruption of every single tooth. As they get older, those memories blur a bit. You may look in your child’s mouth and wonder exactly which of those teeth are still their baby teeth. Your dentist…

Nocturnal Bruxism is the medical term used for clenching and/or grinding your teeth while you are asleep. An estimated eight percent of all adults grind their teeth, and up to a third of parents report that their children would occasionally grind their teeth at night also. Occasional grinding…

There are many things that can cause dental trauma to a tooth, including a sports injury or eating hard foods. In many cases, the chip is difficult to see, instead, you may feel a slight pain that resembles a toothache. A chipped tooth not only results in discomfort but it…

Poor dental care and/or physical trauma can result in teeth that appear either yellow, brown, grey or almost see-through. This change in colour can sometimes be permanent, and is difficult to fix with just a toothbrush and toothpaste. A professional teeth whitening procedure can go a long way to elevate…

Wisdom teeth are the very last ‘permanent teeth’ to erupt in the human mouth, typically between 17-24 years of age. Many times, these teeth emerge without incident. However, when there isn’t adequate room in the mouth and jaw to accommodate these teeth, you can suffer from an impaction, infection,…