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 […]

Dental x-rays give fast, detailed, accurate information that one cannot see with the naked eye or even magnification. Time and time again they have proven their worth by preventing disease progression of early conditions before more dramatic measures need to be taken. But some people are concerned about the radiation of traditional film x-rays. Did […]

After an exam and hygiene. Generally, we ask you not to eat, drink or rinse for 30 minutes after the appointment. Sometimes patients haven’t experienced a hygiene cleaning in a while if at all, and it is common for the teeth and gums to feel a little tender afterward. Not to worry, this discomfort is […]