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Being pregnant is super exciting and also super nerve wracking for an expecting mum - as well as this, it's also really important to know that you need to make sure your oral health is on point. In particular, you need to protect your teeth and gums. This is mainly...
X-rays are a form of energy. They’re related to sunlight, radio waves and the heat generated by an electric stove element.Among the most helpful advances in oral health has been the use of X-ray. Dental X-rays are an essential diagnostic tool. They provide the dentist...
Do you use a toothbrush with hard bristles? Do you brush your teeth too vigorously? Do you neglect to regularly floss your teeth? Do you have parents with receding gums? Then you may suffer from receding gums, exposing the softer part of your teeth below the gum line....
About Dental Health Week Dental Health Week, which takes place in the first full week of August, is the Australian Dental Association’s annual major oral health promotion campaign. Its aim is to educate Australians about the importance of maintaining good oral health...
When most people think about what a dentist does, they immediately think teeth. But today’s dentistry is much broader. Not only are we mindful of the many issues related to oral health, we understand how it affects your overall health and well-being. That’s why your...
Like most things, using mouthwash can have pros and cons. And with so many different rinses available, which one is right for you?You wash your hair. You wash your hands. Should you wash your mouth too? The Promises of Using a Mouthwash Freshen your breath – It’s the...
Bring the kids for a fun checkup these school holidays! Children eligible for the Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule receive $1000 worth of free dental treatment. Call us today to check your child's eligibility and to make an appointment!
You probably call it a cavity. We call it tooth decay or dental caries. They’re basically names for a hole in your tooth. You’ve probably heard that cavities are caused from eating sweets and consuming sugary drinks. While those will likely expand your waistline,...
A bright, white and healthy smile is the best feature one can have - after all, most people think that it is the very first thing people notice! Dr Greg and the Team at Dentalcare of Forrestfield have put together their 5 top tips on how to keep your pearly whites...
And while this article won’t end this debate, it may shed some light on the pros and cons of each procedure.The focus of modern dentistry has been to help patients keep their natural teeth. When there is a choice between “saving” a tooth with a root canal, versus...
Digestion begins in our mouth, not our stomach. The nutrients we need for optimal health and well-being begin with the choices we make at mealtime. However, what many overlook is that assimilating those foods requires proper digestion. Which starts in our mouth. If...
Inflammation is how your body protects itself from infection, illness, or injury. The increased production of white blood cells and a ramping up of the immune system are often accompanied by redness, pain, heat and swelling.Imagine a sunburn that occurs on the inside...
Did you know that some major Private Health Fund providers expire at the end of Financial Year? How does this effect you? When your private health expires, this means that any left over funds will be lost and reset for the next year. remaining funds that you have in...
It All Starts With… Eating The terms plaque and tartar are often used interchangeably. However, there are a few key differences. It’s a difference that not only affects your teeth but your overall health. Plaque and tartar are issues because most of us enjoy eating....
What is fluoride? Fluoride is a natural mineral that is found in many foods and in all drinking water. The amount of fluoride in water varies from area to area. What are the benefits of fluoride? Fluoride can greatly help dental health by strengthening the tooth...
Our teeth are the hardest substances in our body. Besides being the first step in the digestive process, our teeth play an important role in our ability to speak. We have four different types of teeth. Each type serves a particular purpose for eating and chewing....
Most visits begin with a quick history. What’s different? What medications are you taking? Do you have any concerns about your oral health? These and other questions help raise issues that the dental team will be mindful of during the course of your exam.There’s a lot...
Just about all of our patients have a question about an aspect of oral health. But they don’t ask. They think we’re too busy. Or they’re afraid of appearing dumb. So their question goes unasked and unanswered. We collected one of the most frequently thought-about...
A diagnosis of dementia is a life-altering event. And as Australia ages over the next 30 years or so, it will be an increasingly common one for many people with an estimated 900,000 people expected to be living with dementia by 2050. As with many major life events, it...
Everything you eat and drink can have a major effect on the health of your teeth and gums, particularly whether you develop tooth decay, a diet related disease which is caused when the sugars in the food and drinks you eat are taken up by bacteria; these in turn...