Mouth Breathing – Problem or Not? Breathing through the mouth day and night can certainly be a problem. In children, whose facial structure is still developing, mouth breathing can have catastrophic effects, including facial deformity and poor growth. In adults, halitosis (bad breath), gum disease and even heart disease are more likely to occur. Nocturnal
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Nutrition Tips for a Healthy Mouth While daily flossing, brushing and regular visits to your dentist are the mainstay of teeth maintenance, food and beverage choices are also of paramount importance to help keep your smile! Here are some tips for maintaining oral health nutritionally. Vitamin C is an antioxidant found in many fruits and
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This old saying doesn’t mean I want you to sew you up early, as one of my patients said to me recently! I don’t want you to have any stitches; it refers to a story about mending small tears before they become much larger problems. Many dental problems progress very slowly without any signs, and
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Most of us believe that proper dental care means flossing and brushing often — at a minimum, twice daily, as the Australian Dental Association recommends. Those who are particularly diligent may brush more often, after meals, snacks or sugary drinks. But research shows that brushing too soon after meals and drinks, especially those that are
read moreWe would like to wish all our patients and friends a very Happy Easter. Enjoy a safe and relaxing long weekend. The office will be closed Friday 30th march and will re open on Tuesday April 3rd. If any of our current patients have any concerns please call us on 4869 3111. The recorded message
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Vitamin D aids in the process of calcium absorption which is vital in the development of bones and teeth. Deficiency in vitamin D may result in bone loss and osteoporosis as we age. Vitamin D is produced when the skin is exposed to natural sunlight and is also available in fatty fish, meat and eggs.
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With advances in dentistry, you no longer have to settle for stained, chipped or misshapen teeth. Many people choose to improve their smiles with veneers. A veneer is a thin covering placed over the visible part of the tooth. Veneers are specially made to make your teeth look natural. Placing veneers requires just a few
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People with periodontal disease have bacteria between their teeth and gums, usually hidden from view small nests. Most of the time this serious infection is painless, but these germs can become very active and are responsible for tissue inflammation that can lead to pain, bleeding, and gum recession. If there is no pain and the
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The withdrawal of over-the-counter medicines that contain codeine has been big news recently. I’ve noticed that our dental patients sometimes have a preference for a particular medication―they are sort of fans of one over the other and that’s just human nature. You might even feel aggrieved that you can’t obtain your favourite medication for dental
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You’re brushing your teeth and notice a bit of pink when you spit out the toothpaste. You might notice some bleeding when you floss. Although the smallest amount of blood might not seem like a big deal, if your gums are bleeding consistently, you shouldn’t ignore it. Bleeding gums can happen for a number of
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