It’s Okay Not To Be Okay.
My name is Hayleigh. I am a dental nurse, a netball goal shooter, a movie buff and one hell of an Aunty. I am the oldest of 4 siblings, 1 boy and two other girls.We grew up on a flower…
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What are some of the most common causes of bad breath?
I commonly get asked by parents why their child’s breath smell bad. They’ve often already ruled out dietary causes – so what else can cause bad breath? The most common cause of bad breath I come across is due to…
Footy Colours Day 2018
When we think of September there’s two things that come to mind – Spring and Footy Finals! So this September our practice has decided to get involved and help raise funds for the Fight Cancer Foundation by joining their Footy…
Do I Need to Replace a Missing or Extracted Tooth?
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…
Benefits of smiling and laughing!
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…
White Shirt Day – Tuesday May 8th.
Each year we like to raise funds for various charities just to put some goodness back out into this world. For the months of April and May we have chosen to help raise awareness and funds for The Ovarian Cancer…
How often should I go to my general dental clinic for a check up?
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…
The relationship between your oral health and your general heath – Part 2 Cardiovascular Disease
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…
The relationship between your oral health and your general heath – Part 1 Diabetes
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…
I was told it is much easier to get dental cavities with braces on – what can I do to prevent it?
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…