Pregnant Mums: how to take care of teeth during pregnancy
For many women, looking after teeth during pregnancy is sometimes forgotten about. But being pregnant doesn’t mean your teeth should suffer. How does gum disease affect pregnancy? Poor dental health during pregnancy can adversely impact your baby. Alarmingly, research has found a link between severe gum disease during pregnancy to low birth weight in the …
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8 Fun Facts About Teeth
We know that brushing and flossing daily makes for healthy teeth, but do you know these 8 fun facts about your pearly whites? #8 Tooth enamel is the hardest part of your entire body Tooth enamel is the hard shiny top layer of your tooth. Acting like a coat of armour, it protects against …
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Limited Sunday Appointments Available & Welcome Dr Steven!
Melbourne is reopening and our dental clinic in Blackburn is back in full swing. Needless to say, we are so excited to see all our patients again! During November and December, we’ve added extra dates to help patients book in for long-overdue dentist appointments. Book in now at our dental clinic in Blackburn before Christmas. …
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Can good oral hygiene help during a pandemic?
Can good oral hygiene help during a pandemic? A recent study published in the British Dental Journal shows that a healthy mouth may prevent severe cases of COVID-19. In the fight against the spread of COVID-19, optimising your own health — such as staying on top of your dental care — may do more than …
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Home remedies for teeth: fact or fiction?
With many of us spending more time at home, we’re noticing a lot of advice on the internet about home remedies for teeth whitening and toothaches. While the advice has good intentions, many at-home dental “remedies” can do more harm than good. To help you figure out which home remedies for teeth are harmful or …
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Why are my teeth sensitive to cold?
Melbourne winters are brisk, and you might be feeling the icy chill on your teeth. If you have teeth sensitive to cold, our Antarctic winds may be unbearably painful. Sensitive teeth are a common dental issue. Not only teeth sensitive to cold, but you may also feel teeth sensitivity with hot or sweet foods and …
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For the Love of Chocolate: 3 Teeth-Friendly Ways to Eat Chocolate
Got a sweet tooth for chocolate? Don’t worry, so do we. You might be asking, “but wait, isn’t chocolate bad for teeth?” As dentists, we think it’s important that you enjoy all the foods you love most. This includes the endorphin-releasing treat that we all love — chocolate. When your teeth are happy and healthy, …
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Dentistry In A Pandemic: Going To The Dentist Safely And Teeth Care You Can Do At Home
COVID-19 has affected our lives in a way that we could never have prepared for. Along with the rest of our community, we’ve faced restrictions, self-isolation and a whole lot of uncertainty. All the while, like the rest of our community, we’re doing our utmost to stop the spread and help loved ones stay healthy …
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