Approximately 80% of all dental trauma affect the upper front teeth! These teeth are especially important for appearance as well as speech. They should be well protected… but how? A mouthguard is a good start! Should you wear a mouthguard? Mouthguards can lessen the damage by dental trauma, preventing more severe, catastrophic outcomes. Mouthguards have […]

Have you ever noticed that your gums bleed or are a bit redder around your teeth? That bleeding you see may be a sign of early-stage gum disease. Inflamed, red, or dark-coloured gums can be a way of the soft tissues around your teeth letting you know there is bacterial build-up present. The bacteria may accumulate close […]

I brush well but still get black tooth stains. What can I do about it? This is a question I often get from concerned parents or patients. First of all, not all stains can be attributed to not brushing well or staining foods. Take a look at the chart further down. Image Source: Manuel et […]

Help! I have a dental emergency. The most common dental emergency is an injury from sports or an accident. It’s important that if a tooth is lost, to handle the tooth carefully by the crown (the white part), and either replace it, or carry it in a storage medium to the dental office straight away. […]

Coffee culture in Australia and how to beat coffee breath. There’s no reason you have to skip that all-important morning cappuccino before your meeting! Over night, the body deposits mucous on top of the tongue as you sleep. Just like we would recommend blowing your nose in the morning to get rid of any nasal […]