Dental professionals have been protecting teeth against decay since the year 7000 BC. In fact dentistry is the eldest known profession in the world. Sumerian text from 7000BC describes tooth decay as tooth worms, which is a term similar to that used in pediatric dental today. The term used today is known as bugs or... Read more »
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IT’S ALL ABOUT THE IMPRESSION THIS OVER THIS? LET US TELL YOU WHY! What is an impression? Traditional Dental Impressions: The technician uses an impression material called alginate or rubber, which is placed in the patients mouth. The material is left there for a few minutes, then removed, and a mold of the... Read more »
SPRING CLEAN YOUR ORAL HYGIENE Australia Dental Clontarf There are so many things that as individuals we can do at home to keep our pearly whites shining! Its very completely normal to spring clean the home or the car, why not the mouth? The most common oral diseases are dental decay and periodontal (gum) disease,... Read more »
Removing Anxiety From Your Dental Appointment If you fear going to the dentist, you are not alone. It is a universal phenomenon. We use the term ‘dental anxiety’ when someone has anxiety, stress or even fear when going to see a dentist. This anxiety may result in delaying going or avoiding treatment altogether. Signs... Read more »
The Best Tips For Loving Your Teeth! ADA Dental Health Week 1-7 August 2022 Brush Your Teeth Twice a Day Did you know that only 50% of Aussies brush their teeth twice daily! In fact Australia is Ranked #3 for countries with the worst Oral Hygiene, coming closely behind the Philippines and India. Nearly... Read more »
DENTAL WIVES TALES VS DENTAL TRUTHS We hear them all the time; “Don’t go outside in the cold or you will catch a cold’, “Eating carrots will give you better eyesight”, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. But how do old wives’ tales effect dentistry? ALCOHOL MOUTHWASH CLEANS YOUR MOUTH BETTER... Read more »
As we are preparing to say goodbye to the heat and hello to the cooler months, it is good to understand how cooler air can affect our teeth, as well as certain winter foods. It can be seen that long variations of inhaling cold air and drinking cold water can cause toothaches. People... Read more »
Brush at least twice a day. Brush your teeth at least twice a day. Brush for at least two minutes. Use a soft-bristled brush, and brush in circular movements to reach the inside of each tooth. Brushing the tongue is also important to remove bacteria that can cause bad breath and cavities on the back... Read more »
If you experience sharp, shooting pain in your teeth you may suffer from dentine sensitivity. Tooth pain is caused either by a problem with the tooth’s nerve or blood supply, or simply by dentine sensitivity. This condition can affect up to one in two people at some point in their lives, according to the Virtual Medical... Read more »
Gum disease may not sound serious but left unchecked it can have damaging effects on your teeth. Gum disease, also known as gingivitis, is a common condition affecting the visible surface of the tissue surrounding your teeth but can also extend to the roots, ligaments that connect the root to the bone, and the jaw itself.... Read more »
