Selecting a proper and suitable toothpaste and toothbrush is very important in developing good hygiene habits early. Recent research shows that 34.3% of children between the ages of 5 and 6 have experienced tooth decay in their baby teeth. The figures are higher again in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The same research suggests…
As parents, we all want what’s best for our children. When it comes to dental hygiene and oral health, The Child Dental Benefits Schedule can help with this. In this article, we’ll take a look at The Child Dental Benefits Schedule, discussing what it covers, how it works and how you can check whether your…
Pregnancy is a big time for many expectant mothers and a lot of changes happen to the body which can be both exciting and overwhelming. The same is the case with the mouth, teeth and gums during pregnancy, and there are things that you can do to make sure that your mouth is in the…
We get a lot of patients asking us about teeth whitening. We think it is great that you are seeking professional advice about it, as there is a lot of advice that on the internet that may not suit all people. So is some general information about the modes of whitening that you might hear…
Maintaining strong deciduous teeth (commonly known as “baby teeth” or “milk teeth”) is one of the most important steps in developing lifelong positive oral hygiene habits for your children. It is a commonly held belief that because our baby teeth are not usually permanent, they are not as important as our “adult” or “second” teeth.…
To our Patients, Your comfort and safety, and that of your family, is of greatest importance to us and we are always looking out for your health at Highgate Hill Dental Centre. Here are a few things that we do everyday behind the scenes, to keep your family safe and comfortable when we are looking…
For many parents of school aged young children, you may have heard the term “pit and fissure sealants” mentioned by parents of your children’s friends or therapists in the dental vans. So just what do fissure sealants do and what does the process involve for your children? What are fissures and why do dentists seal…
Easter is upon us again and the shelves at the supermarket are lined with sugar and chocolate. The World Health Organisation recently recommended cutting sugar intake by 50%, suggesting that the intake of free sugars should only be about 5-10% of total daily energy intake, as a preventative measure against diseases such as dental decay,…
Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and everyone wants to have the confidence in knowing that bad breath isn’t going hamper their efforts during that perfect Valentine’s Day date. Bad breath can be caused by many sources. Infection in the sinuses and reflux from the stomach can all be causes of bad breath in many people, but…