ORTHODONTICS Braces are a common orthodontic treatment used to align and straighten teeth. While braces are often associated with children and adolescents, they are not just for kids. In fact, many adults choose to undergo orthodontic treatment with braces to improve their oral health, appearance, and overall quality of life. The benefits of braces… Read more »
Posts Categorised: General Dental Advice
10 Things All Parents Should Know About Their Baby’s Teeth – Your Local Clontarf Dentist Tells All
As a parent, it’s natural to have many questions about your baby’s teeth and how to take care of them. Here are 10 things that you should know about your baby’s teeth: Teething begins at around 6 months: Teething typically begins at around 6 months of age and can last until your baby is about… Read more »
Make Oral Hygiene Your New Years Resolution – How Your Local Clontarf Dentist Can Help
New Year – New Smile How Australia Dental Clontarf Can Help New Year’s resolutions are a great way to set goals and make positive changes in your life. If you’re looking to improve your oral hygiene, protect your teeth from decay, and achieve a brighter, whiter smile, here are some resolutions that you might… Read more »
Thinking Of A Whitening Christmas – Advice From Your Local Clontarf Dentist
“Whitening” your teeth is not as simple as it sounds. It’s a complex process that involves a lot more than just choosing the right toothpaste or flossing with the right technique. To get the best results from whitening your teeth, you need to know how to go about doing it correctly and safely. Teeth… Read more »
The History Of Dentistry – Your Local Clontarf Dentist Tells All
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 »
Why Digital Outweighs Traditional – Impressions – Your Local Clontarf Dentist Tells All
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 Dental Hygiene – How Your Local Clontarf Dentist Can Help
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 – How Your Local Clontarf Dentist Can Help
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 »
How To Love Your Teeth For Dental Health Week 2022– Your Local Clontarf Dentist Weighs In
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 – Advice from your Clontarf Dentist
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 »
