Mon-Fri 8:30-5pm (Thu til 6pm)As you know, Australia is one of the many countries in the world that add fluoride to the water supply as a public health benefit. In fact, several locations have naturally occurring fluoride in their water supply already, and require only a small supplemented amount, if any. Fluoride is also the main active ingredient in [...]
Want a healthy mouth? It takes more than just good oral hygiene! In dentistry we focus a great deal on oral hygiene, encouraging proper brushing and flossing and appropriate use of rinses and other gadgetry. We wag our finger at too much candy and soda, but we may not always do a proper job of [...]
It’s January again, which means another year has come and gone. If you are like most adults, you often find yourself reflecting on your habits over the last 12 months, and privately resolving to be healthier in the coming year. Whether it’s too little exercise, too many food indulgences, too much wine, or something else [...]
Halitosis, more commonly referred to as bad breath, is the result of many factors. Things like enjoying stinky foods, bacteria residing on your tongue, improper brushing and flossing, and poor dental hygiene are just a few causes worth mentioning. Bad breath can be embarrassing, but by following these five tips, you can easily reduce your [...]
Are you a compulsive cruncher? Healthy teeth are strong little structures, but, just like diamonds and marble, they can crack. For those of us with a crunching addiction, cracks to our teeth are a very real risk of those satisfyingly hard, crunchy snacks we love so much. Almonds, popcorn, sunflower seeds in the shell—these snacks [...]
The options for whitening your teeth and achieving a brighter smile are endless. You can use over-the-counter strips located at your neighbourhood market or even have your teeth professionally whitened at our office with Zoom!. If your teeth are already stained, consider professional teeth whitening to give them a boost. To learn more about Zoom!, [...]
Are you the type of person who needs a cup of coffee to get going in the morning, and enjoys drinking a glass of wine to relax after a long day? Do you love your food spicy or fried? Do you love to eat citrus fruits? Then you may be doing your body harm, and [...]
You know that the foods you eat will affect your body in many ways. What you eat and drink can have an effect on your weight, blood sugar, and heart health. Did you know that your diet can also affect your dental health? The best foods for your teeth include those rich in nutrients and [...]
Recently, I noticed that espresso drinkers tend to have more teeth staining than other coffee drinkers. I was wondering why this happens? After a closer look at the coffee compositions, there is an answer to my question. The dense, reddish-brown foam on top of espresso, is composed of tiny carbon dioxide and water bubble as [...]