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Mouthguards: (don’t) leave it all on the field

Highgate Hill Dental BlogBy MateuszJanuary 6, 2021

Covid-19 has disrupted a lot of things in our lives, but with community sport back up and running, it’s time to have a chat about the importance of mouthguards. A mouthguard is an inverse mould of your teeth, often made out of soft plastic, that is designed to protect your teeth and gums from physical…

Brisbane's tap water and toothpaste are both sources of fluoride

The Fluoride Divide: Tap into the Science

Highgate Hill Dental BlogBy MateuszNovember 2, 2020

What is fluoride? Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that is found in rock, soil, plants, and fresh and salt water. It is odourless, colourless, and tasteless and is best known for its oral health benefits. What are the benefits of fluoride? Protects teeth against decay in both adults and children. Reduces sensitivity by encouraging…

COVID-19 – What we’re doing to keep you safe

Highgate Hill Dental BlogBy MateuszOctober 2, 2020

The Coronavirus has meant changes for a lot of us, including here at Highgate Hill Dental Centre. The first half of 2020 has truly been a roller coaster, trying to find balance between looking after our patients while keeping ourselves safe. You may have noticed there have been some changes around the practice, so we…

How to Remove Tartar at Home – A quick read!

Highgate Hill Dental BlogBy MateuszFebruary 11, 2020

Many of our patients at Highgate Hill Dental Centre ask what more they can do at home to remove tartar from their teeth. Unfortunately, once plaque has calcified to become tartar, it is best removed by a professional. To understand why tartar prevention is most effective at home and tartar removal is best performed by…

How long do children wear braces for?

Highgate Hill Dental BlogBy MateuszJanuary 15, 2020

One of the most common questions asked by parents is how long orthodontic treatment will take. The answer is more complicated than you’d think! Every case is individual and depends on a few different variables. In this article, we will demystify braces for children and explain some of the factors that influence how long braces…

Daily dental hygiene routine – what does your dentist recommend?

Highgate Hill Dental BlogBy MateuszDecember 18, 2019

The rise of influencer culture and social media health experts has made figuring out what is and isn’t good for your teeth incredibly difficult. Every day there seems to be a million and one new fads and ideas about constitutes an acceptable dental routine. Here at Highgate Hill Dental Centre, we have decided to do…

Yellow Teeth: Common Causes to Tooth Staining and Discolouration

Highgate Hill Dental BlogBy MateuszNovember 1, 2019

At Highgate Hill Dental Centre, we often see people who are concerned about the yellow colour of their teeth or the appearance of new marks and stains. This is a perfectly normal concern. Teeth can display a wide range of colours depending on both their internal and external environment. The outward appearance of a tooth…

A Day in the Life of a Brisbane Dental Centre

Highgate Hill Dental BlogBy MateuszJuly 27, 2019

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes before your trip to the dentist in Brisbane? Well, there is actually a lot of preparation work before and after your visit to ensure that you have healthy teeth and a beautiful smile. For our Brisbane dentists, the day usually kicks off around 7:30am. However, the dental…

The Importance of Brushing Your Tongue

Highgate Hill Dental BlogBy MateuszMay 8, 2019

Do I need to brush my tongue? Most people are aware of the importance of tooth brushing and flossing, however not many people know about the equally important act of tongue brushing. Every morning and every night we brush our teeth, we floss regularly to get those bits in between, but we neglect to clean…

Kids Toothbrush and Toothpaste – A Dentist’s Advice?

Highgate Hill Dental BlogBy MateuszFebruary 11, 2019

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…

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