Prevention is so much more than brushing for two minutes twice a day and flossing once a day. In truth it is a whole slate of habits that support natural healthy smiles and some of them may surprise you.

A cracked tooth is a very common dental problem. Many people today manage to keep their teeth for longer but with age and circumstance, such as having mercury amalgam fillings can mean that the likelihood of a cracked tooth increases.

Pregnant or wanting to be pregnant? – You are wise to already be thinking about your child’s dental health as his or her teeth have already started forming in their tiny jawbone by the fifth or sixth week after conception. By the time of their birth all twenty primary (baby) teeth are almost completely formed.

Some foods are such powerful healers with the propensity to nourish so impressively that they it would be crazy to not include them in your weekly if not daily diet.

In recent years modern science has uncovered the amazing health benefits of turmeric and it’s many remarkable qualities – In particular, turmeric has the potential power to help, prevent and heal various health issues.

In recent years, dental health insurance rebates have failed to keep pace with the costs associated with dental care – including the range of claimable services within a calendar year becoming more restricted. The outcome – dissatisfied and disillusioned health fund customers.

Our favourite fluttering fairy has more than just one trick up her sleeve. The Tooth Fairy can be that magical force to encourage your kids to have positive oral health habits. Getting children to brush their teeth isn’t an easy job, but the Tooth Fairy is here to help!

A dental crown or a dental bridge is a ‘fixed prosthetic device’ that, unlike removable devices such as dentures, is cemented permanently over an existing tooth or a dental implant.

A good analogy to describe a dental crown is to think of a motorbike helmet “crowning” your damaged tooth, fitting smugly over your damaged tooth recreating a new tooth.

Do you know if your dentist is a corporate dentist or a private practitioner? A number of years ago Australian laws and legislation embraced an American model allowing corporate entities to own dental surgeries. These new laws have given rise to the big hand of corporatisation and profit over service in dentistry.

Continuity of care significantly improves dental outcomes and experiences as a patient. Instead of wasting time, going from one office to another, you have the same team caring for you who have built a rapport with you and understand your needs. With continuity of dental care your treatment gains a stronger sense of direction and can quickly advance.

Teeth grinding, known medically as bruxism, is when you clench or grind your teeth together. Left untreated over time this can lead to damaged teeth and other complications such as headaches and jaw disorders. Many people with bruxism unknowingly grind their teeth during sleep or grind unconsciously during the day.