Did you know that Chippendale Green’s sculptural centrepiece, the Halo, is a salute to the site’s brewery heritage? The halo tips and spins in reaction to the wind, reminiscent of that off-balance tipsy feeling alcohol produces. How brilliant! What’s not brilliant? A toothache. So here are Dr. Loan’s top tips for balancing your dental health […]
Mouthguards – Their Importance in Sport
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 […]
Why Are My Gums Bleeding When I Brush?
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 […]
Help! I Brush Well But Still Get Black Stains
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 […]
Dental Emergencies and Dental Trauma
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. […]