2nd-8th August 2021 Dental Health Week is dedicated to educating and promoting good oral hygiene. In Australia did you know?! 75% of adults rarely or never floss or clean between their teeth. 1 in 5 adults brush only once per day. 39% of parents report their children drink 2 – 5 soft drinks per week.... Read more »
Private Health Insurance Where has this year gone? It is hard to believe that we are almost half way through 2021 already. Depending of your health insurance you maybe missing out on your entitlements if you don’t use your health fund before 30 June. Your local dentist at Australia Dental Clontarf accept all health... Read more »
We understand life is hectic and there never seems to be enough hours in the day. Our online booking service is so useful for those who work irregular hours. You can book your dental appointments online, anytime, anywhere. Simply click on the “online booking” feature on our web page. It really is that... Read more »
We would love to see your smile these School Holidays ! Australia Dental Clontarf know, the Child Dental Benefit Scheme (CDBS) has been created by the Federal Government to provide easier access to dental treatment. The CDBS helps you keep your kids’ teeth in great shape by providing you with up to $1013 over... Read more »
Don’t be a Bunny – Look After Your Teeth. It’s nearly the sweetest holiday of the year again – Easter! Our practice will be closed for the long weekend from Friday 2nd of April and will reopen on Tuesday the 6th of April. We too are looking forward to eating lots of chocolates this Easter. Just a reminder... Read more »
With the Valentine’s Day coming up it is important that we remember why we must brush our teeth! A lot of people don’t know that the mouth can contain 100-200 different species of bacteria. Those who maintain a good brushing technique can have anywhere between 1,000 to 100,000 bacteria and that is just on a... Read more »
We have always been taught that brushing and flossing is key to good dental health. But is there more to it? It is becoming more and more clear that our nutrition and eating habits are also key factors in dental health. Having good nutrition and healthy eating habits can have a big impact on tooth... Read more »
Causes Tooth ache may be caused by: Tooth decay Abscessed tooth and gum Broken tooth or fillings Heavy bite, repetitive clenching or grinding The symptoms of a toothache may include: Sharping, throwing, constant pain or dull ache Pain on biting Lingering pain on hot or cold Foul tasting Headache and unwell What happens when... Read more »
