Healthy Little Smiles – Preventing Bad Breath in Children
Bad breath or halitosis isn’t just an adult problem as it can affect children too! Sometimes bad breath is due to diet, for example, if your kid has recently eaten something with onions or garlic, it’s just a matter of waiting until the food passes through their body. More persistent bad breath can be caused […]
The Best Way to Prevent Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
Even very young infants and toddlers can get tooth decay, and one of the biggest problems is called baby bottle tooth decay. What Is Baby Bottle Tooth Decay? Many foods enjoyed by children and toddlers and including formula, milk and apple juice contain sugar. When a child drinks from a bottle, the sugar in liquids […]
How to Stop the Easter Bunny from Ruining Your Teeth
Many people will tuck into decadent chocolatey treats over Easter and may worry about how it will affect their pearly whites. However, with a bit of foresight, you can have your chocolate and eat it without causing too much long-term damage to teeth. Our quick tips will help you. Keep up with Your Regular Routine […]
Hosting an Easter Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt
Lots of families will have a traditional Easter egg hunt, but this year, but how about doing something different? Outlined below are a couple of ideas that will put a twist on an old favourite. Host an Easter Egg Treasure Hunt Write out clues to direct your kids to the next location in a treasure […]
Do Something Different This Easter and Visit the Vintage Festival
If you are looking for something a bit different to do this Easter, don’t miss the Easter Vintage Festival hosted by Highfield Pioneer Village. This year is the 22nd anniversary of this annual event that takes place on the Saturday, Sunday and Easter Monday. Every year, the festival has a theme, and this time it’s […]
Is Your Family History Causing Your Gum Disease?
Poor oral hygiene is the primary cause of gum disease, but did you realise genetics also plays a part? In fact, your family history could mean you need to take extra care with your dental hygiene. What Is Gum Disease and What Causes It? Gum disease develops when the bacteria in plaque buildup create infection […]
Did You Know Smiling Can Benefit Dental Health?
Smiling is an important way we communicate with others, but did you realise there are some health benefits when you smile regularly? Reinforcing Good Oral Habits When you smile frequently, you are more aware of your dental health which can motivate you to take better care of your teeth and gums. Over time, this can […]
How Are You Participating in Earth Hour?
On the 30th March, Earth Hour takes place between 8:30 and 9:30pm local time, and it’s the ideal moment to think about our environment. Organised by the World Wide Fund for Nature, it’s especially poignant here in Australia because we have some the world’s most beautiful and iconic wildlife and landscapes. Unfortunately, our biodiversity is […]
How Can Teeth Whitening Remove Stains?
Tooth discolouration is a natural part of ageing and occurs as tooth enamel thins, allowing the dentine underneath to shine through. Dentine can be yellow or even grey. As tooth enamel thins, it becomes more susceptible to staining. Also, a liking for highly coloured foods and drinks like coffee, tea and red wine, and even […]
How to Ensure Your Child’s Packed Lunch is Tooth-Friendly
Did you realise that your child’s general and oral health are closely linked? Ensuring they eat healthily, even while at school will help to keep their teeth and gums in great shape. Calcium Calcium helps bones and teeth to remain strong, so include dairy-rich foods such as cheese, milk and sugar-free yoghurts. Protein Protein helps […]
