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Stopping the bottle
Teeth in babies and toddlers are as important as adult teeth and are just as susceptible to decay. Tooth decay in infants & toddlers is commonly referred to as Baby Bottle Tooth Decay or Early...
Monday, March 6th, 2017
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Does my child need a mouthguard?
Dental professionals recognise the use and preventative value of using mouthguards for those who take part in sporting activities. Each year, children and adults are involved in injuries causing...
Thursday, March 2nd, 2017
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Why do I have discoloured marks on my teeth?
Why do my teeth have white/brown marks on them? Our teeth are formed in layers, the outer layer known as the enamel is formed while the teeth are imbedded underneath our gums. This formation happens...
Thursday, February 23rd, 2017
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Why are my teeth so sensitive?
What causes my teeth to be sensitive? Teeth have an outside protective coating called enamel, this shields the inner layers of teeth known as the dentine and pulp. When the enamel of the teeth are...
Thursday, February 16th, 2017
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Does oil pulling work?
Recent trends such as “Oil Pulling” have become popular with the celebrity and marketing influences in the media. Oil pulling is an old dental technique that involves swishing a tablespoon of oil in...
Thursday, February 16th, 2017
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Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS)
What is the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS)? The CDBS is a government incentive providing basic dental services to children. From 2017 onwards, dental Services are capped at $1000 over 2...
Tuesday, January 17th, 2017
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Sip All Day - Get Decay !
Sugary Drinks - It is accepted by all society that sugary drinks are not good for us; in the mouth consuming sugary drinks can have some very bad consequences. How do sugary drinks affect my oral...
Wednesday, December 7th, 2016
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Electric VS Manual Toothbrushes
Choosing a toothbrush can be a difficult task when faced with the vast array of products available. Manual and electric brushes have so many different sizes, styles, textures and added features...
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016
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Straighten your smile
Your smile plays an integral role in how you feel about yourself and your appearance. Smiling can relieve stress by releasing endorphins and also makes those around you happy. In comparison, crooked...
Thursday, September 22nd, 2016
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To seal or not to seal?
Fissure sealants are a great preventive measure to decrease the risk of tooth decay. They are plastic coatings applied to the surfaces of teeth, to fill in and seal the pits and grooves, making them...
Thursday, September 22nd, 2016