In 2019, Highgate Hill Dental Centre celebrates 15 years of treating families at our current location on the corner of Brook Street and Gladstone Road. However, the practice itself has a history of more than 50 years in the Highgate Hill and South Brisbane area. We thought it would be fitting to take a journey…
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…
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,…
Ever try to peel an egg without touching it? Not possible? Try placing it in vinegar for a few days. Dr Kathleen Ling from Highgate Hill Dental Centre explains how the same thing can happen to our teeth: In this 21st century we are proud to say we have healthier teeth and our teeth are…
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…
If you have regular bleeding gums, receive complaints about your breath, or wonder why you brush everyday but still get decay between your teeth, then this might be the New Year’s resolution for you. Flossing everyday is a very easy resolution to carry out and keep. Just 2 minutes every night before bed can lead…