The mouth is a great signpost for a patient’s broader health and can even indicate when other health issues are on the horizon. For instance, it’s very common to see the impact of menopause and hormonal changes on a woman’s teeth and gums as she gets older. While every patient is different and age itself… Continue Reading
Realistically, it is difficult for parents to tell whether a toddler has tooth decay. In fact, by the time they come in and say, “I think my child has tooth decay because I can see something,” it’s often already too late. With that in mind, I’ve come up with some tips for avoiding toddler dental… Continue Reading
How white is too white for teeth? When does teeth whitening treatment look wrong? Many years ago, it was a joke on TV sitcoms—some character would get a tooth-whitening treatment and come out with a fluorescent white smile. But to be honest, I think these days ‘too-white’ teeth are becoming a bit more acceptable. One… Continue Reading
Your smile is much more than just an external sign of a friendly persona. A toothy grin can often show the first sign you may be suffering from bruxism. In order to understand how to fix bruxism, however, it is first necessary to understand what it is. Its name suggests it could be some dastardly… Continue Reading
Parents can be understandably anxious about when to start worrying about their children’s crooked teeth. The conventional wisdom is to wait until all the adult teeth are through—usually as kids are hitting their teens. But another school of thought in kids’ orthodontics is that it’s best to strike while the jawbone is still malleable. I… Continue Reading
If you’ve ever taken a solid knock on the sporting field and felt your teeth rattle, you may be curious and wonder: can you sprain a tooth? Tooth trauma is more serious than you might first think. And while it’s not as physically limiting as, say, spraining your ankle or twisting a knee, there are… Continue Reading
Private dental health insurance is a contentious issue in our profession. We’ve all seen news stories about private health insurers raising fees all the time. And I know that some people who have done the calculations say that it’s not worth it—that the money that you’re paying for your premium is money you’ll never get… Continue Reading
When people of a certain age, think baby boomers and before, go to the dentist, the first thing some of them think about is needles and drills. It’s not the best mental image, and it can take a bit of convincing for patients to realise that there is such a thing as pain-free dentistry. Dentistry… Continue Reading
Once you become a parent, your interest in health topics skyrockets. There’s an extra urgency around healthy food, exercise and medicine because you’re researching those topics for both yourself and your child. The recent interest in natural toothpaste vs regular toothpaste is part of that, I think. Many people are going to be suspicious of… Continue Reading
Many of us know that 3pm-furry feeling you get at work. By that stage the combined effect of your second cup of coffee and the garlic aioli on your lunch have combined to create a distinct taste in your mouth. Luckily, there are some simple oral health hacks you can use to ensure your mouth… Continue Reading
