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…
How long do children wear braces for?
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…
Daily dental hygiene routine – what does your dentist recommend?
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…
Yellow Teeth: Common Causes to Tooth Staining and Discolouration
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…
A Day in the Life of a Brisbane Dental Centre
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…
The Importance of Brushing Your Tongue
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…
The Untold History of Highgate Hill Dental Centre
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…
Kids Toothbrush and Toothpaste – A Dentist’s Advice?
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…
What is the Child Dental Benefits Schedule?
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…
Pregnancy and Your Oral Health
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…