News: Patient Education

Most people brush their teeth twice a day without giving much thought to what else their routine involves. Flossing is one step that often gets skipped or done inconsistently, and whether to do it before or after brushing is a question worth answering properly. What...

Sensitive teeth are one of the most common complaints we hear in dentistry. Cold water, ice cream, breathing in cold air, brushing a particular spot, or even something sweet can cause that characteristic sudden, sharp pain that seems to shoot straight through the...

Dental caries, more commonly known as tooth decay, is the most prevalent chronic disease in Australian children. It is largely preventable, yet a significant proportion of children arrive at school age with untreated decay in their baby teeth. For parents,...

Gum health is easy to overlook. Teeth are visible, easy to assess, and tend to get most of the attention in dental care conversations. But the structures beneath and around your teeth, the gums, the periodontal ligament, and the supporting bone, are just as important....

Feeling nervous before a dental appointment is more common than many people realise. For some, it is mild unease in the waiting room. For others, it is a level of fear that leads to postponing appointments for years at a time. Either way, dental anxiety is a...