Leaving a gap in the space of lost teeth could sound like the easy thing to do, and really what is the worse that could happen? Let me explain. Consequences of Not Replacing a Missing Tooth Over time, the teeth…

Having the ability to laugh and smile is universal, but the amount that we do it is greatly influenced by the quality of our teeth and how proud we are to show them off. There are numerous benefits to our…

You will most likely be attending orthodontic appointments 6 – 8 weekly during treatment. It is extremely important that you understand that these appointments do not change the need for you to visit your regular dental clinic every 6 months…

A surprising relationship between oral health and general health, that is currently heavily researched, is how oral infections can affect cardiovascular disease.  Cardiovascular disease is a general term which includes diseases of the heart, blood vessels and stroke. Some of…

Everyone knows that it is important to brush twice a day and to floss every night for healthy teeth and gums. But did you know that your oral health can affect your general health, and vice versa? Here are some…

This is true – it can be much easier to get demineralisation (stage one of cavity formation – looks like white marks on your teeth) or cavities when you have braces on.  This is because braces are retentive – plaque…

How to Enter? You need to correctly guess the amount of sticks of coloured elastics and floss are in the jars below. Once you have your guess, jump on your ipod, phone or computer and go to: www.peninsulaortho.com.au/guess and fill…

We have been using a 3D scanner for several months now and patients are loving it! When appropriate, it replaces the need to have an impression (or mould) done of your teeth. It’s faster and much more comfortable for the…