Oral Health & Dental Diseases

Getting kids to brush their teeth can be a battle, but it is important to persist and establish these habits from an early age. Teaching your kids to have good oral health can set them on the track to lifelong health. This may minimise the need for fillings and other...

As your Northern Beaches Family Dentist, we have families of our own and understand how busy life can get. Thankfully there are ways of maintaining your family’s oral health that needn’t take much time. Maintaining your family’s oral health comes down to three key...

5 Steps to a Brighter Smile We all want those pearly whites we see in the movies and magazines, but how do we achieve them without giving up coffee? Well, going without your morning cup of caffeine might help, but there are certainly other ways to achieve a brighter...

Creatively packaged, brightly coloured juices, soft drinks, flavoured teas and energy drinks crowd supermarket shelves. Grocery stores, restaurants, school canteens and sports practice sessions provide countless opportunities every day for kids and adults alike to...

According to the Department of Health, moderate to severe gum disease affects  22.9% of Australians. At Beaches Dental Mona Vale, we have a lot of experience in preventing, diagnosing and treating gum disease. We believe that prevention is always better than cure. So,...

You can avoid tooth pain through good oral hygiene, regular dental visits and a healthy diet. However, you may still find yourself experiencing this kind of pain at some stage.  Tooth pain can be a challenge to deal with. Why do your teeth hurt? Do you need to visit...

The start of a new year is as great a time as any to turn over a new leaf. As your Northern Beaches Family Dentist, we want to share a few tips for achieving a healthier mouth in 2021. Oral health is directly linked to general health. So, new year's resolutions that...

The festive season is upon us, as are the parties, social events, drinks and endless food! While this time of year is a lot of fun, our teeth are particularly vulnerable. This is mostly due to the abundance of naughty Christmas treats and hectic schedules.  We bet the...

Dentin hypersensitivity, also known as tooth sensitivity, is a condition that causes one or more teeth to become overly sensitive, often to temperature. Do you experience tooth pain when eating hot, cold, sweet or acidic foods or drinks? Or breathing in cold air? If...