There’s nothing good about bad breath. If you are aware of it then it can restrict the way you interact with other people. If you are unaware of it, it can cause people to avoid or limit face-to-face conversations with you. Persistent bad breath can be a sign of serious health issues and should be… Continue Reading
As a dentist, I believe it’s important to acknowledge what has brought a patient to the point of fear, and how I can help them manage dental anxiety. Fear of the dentist is very serious for patients who experience it. I always try to help them talk about it and unpack it and quite often,… Continue Reading
Do you remember your early trips to the dentist? Depending on what that dentist was like, it may be a scary or a positive memory. Those early visits would have influenced your attitude towards the dentist. Just as your children’s first experiences with the dentist will influence theirs. For this reason, it’s important to find… Continue Reading
Men and women in the 55-plus age bracket can often suffer from obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). It usually presents as chronic snoring, headaches and feeling of lethargy. It’s often just dismissed as a side effect of getting older and it can certainly be that. But if tiredness and lack of sleep is a result of… Continue Reading
If you’re anything near my vintage then chances are, when you were a kid, a significant number of your friends and family had orthodontics. But orthodontics isn’t just something for kids anymore. Adult orthodontics offers effective treatments for everyone. Teeth can be moved at any age. And orthodontics—which aid the treatment of irregularities in the… Continue Reading
Often the job of ‘teeth cleaning enforcer’ falls to Mum. But it’s important for dads to take an active role in encouraging kids oral health. Children form their dental hygiene habits at an early age. This can set them up for a lot less time spent in the dentists’ chair as adults. Instead of making… Continue Reading
Those slightly rotated, crooked teeth—they’ve been bugging you for a while. However, you’ve been busy with work and a never-ending list of commitments. So you’ve put off the discussion with your dentist. But having a perfect smile isn’t just a vanity project for others. It’s a common story for my male patients aged 55-plus who… Continue Reading
Preparing oral health for travel overseas should be as much a part of your pre-trip checklist as checking your passport and booking the pet-sitter. A chipped tooth or crippling tooth pain easily rates alongside communication breakdowns or missed connections as some of the more trying of travel experiences. But while good oral health maintenance is… Continue Reading
Having veneers placed over your teeth can be an intimidating option for teeth-whitening, as this process changes the structure of your teeth. But don’t worry! The processes have been streamlined and perfected by dentists in recent decades. Here’s more about veneers and the processes involved with having them placed on your teeth. What are dental… Continue Reading
Everyone wants a bright and dazzling smile, but the quest for whiter teeth should never cause a serious health concern for a consumer. Before commencing any whitening process, you should be aware of what’s involved and if there are any associated risks. Here’s an overview of how teeth can be whitened and what you should… Continue Reading
