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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The Problem of Tooth Decay in Kids School Lunchboxes
The daily school lunch box is proving to be a prime culprit for children’s tooth decay. Worrying stats reveal that a staggering number of kids are being sent to hospital for preventable dental conditions. A recent news report from the Sydney Morning Herald shows that more than 100 children a week are having multiple rotting …
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Food + Teeth: snacking increases your risk of tooth decay
Feel like you’re eating healthy and brushing daily but still have issues with your teeth? The answer to the problem may lie in your eating habits between meals. People who often graze on food throughout the day, even if they’re healthy snacks, are actually at a much higher risk of dental troubles such as tooth …
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Dental X-Rays – Are They Necessary?
A lot of times dental problems don’t have any critical signs or symptoms, so without any obvious pain or discomfort, it’s easy for us all to assume that nothing is wrong. The reason for this is because a lot of crucial information is in areas like the bone underneath the gum and in-between the teeth …
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Caring for Children’s Teeth – Part 1: Preventing tooth decay through healthy eating habits
Protecting little teeth is important to your child’s development and wellbeing, and at Whitehorse Dental, we understand that it can be difficult for busy parents to find the right dental care information for children. We’re here to arm you with the right information to build good daily habits to protect young teeth, rather than waiting …
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