Oral Health & Dental Diseases

A cavity is essentially a hole in your tooth caused by tooth decay. Without treatment cavities will continue  to get larger causing further tooth destruction as they can`t be cleaned   out by ordinary brushing. They can also lead to quite painful consequences and...

When you were a child, your parents would have told you lollies and sweets are a treat only and that you need to brush your teeth twice a day. It wasn’t just to keep you off the sugar rush. It turns out tooth decay is a diet-related condition. Dental health is such a...

Do you get nervous at the thought of going to the dentist? Well you are not alone.Studies have found that one in six Australian adults and one in ten Australian kids have fears about visiting  the dentist. Among specific population sub-groups, dental fear is even more...

Adults and children alike can suffer tooth injuries from sports. Research has shown that half of field hockey players have sustained at least one oral or face injury while playing the sport.. The main oral injuries sustained  from sports  include chipped, loosened,...

Does thinking of having a filling make your body clench in fear? Many people are so scared about going to the dentist that they avoid dental treatment until they have pain.. Research shows that dental anxiety is so severe that 1 in 3 people would instead let their...

Dentures can be very important if you have missing teeth. People have many reasons why they get dentures. If you have missing teeth, dentures can help restore function and aesthetics to your bite and smile.  But you may have questions about dentures. Some questions...

If you have a missing tooth, a dental bridge can help restore the function and look of your teeth. But you may have questions about getting dental bridges. We aim to help answer these questions before you consider getting a dental bridge to restore your missing tooth....

Did you know that over 50% of people suffer from various oral health issues? Some of these problems can make you feel less confident and affect your self-esteem. One way to achieve a brighter smile and enhance the appearance of your teeth is by getting dental veneers....

By adulthood, you will have thirty-two teeth in total, including the molars that erupt later on in life. People commonly overlook dental health as part of their overall wellbeing, which is alarming since adult teeth are permanent, and losing one can affect a person’s...

Multiple studies have been conducted both in Australia and overseas determining that your dental health can directly affect the overall health of your body. Cardiovascular disease and diabetes are well published for such links. Therefore, putting off dental treatments...