Reasons Stress is Affecting Your Oral Health and How to Fix it
Discover how to identify a stressed smile.
Discover how to identify a stressed smile.
Ever wonder what really goes on when you whiten your teeth?
What’s the first thing you notice about meeting someone new? Typically, it’s their smile. Read on to learn how to improve and love yours.
Thumb sucking is perfectly normal—if you’re an infant! Here are some tips to help them break the habit.
How to avoid the erosion of the enamel that protects the sensitive layers of your teeth.
Have you ever been to the dentist and wondered how technology is changing the way dental care is provided? Well, wonder no more! In recent years, there have been some exciting advances in technology in modern dentistry that are improving the way dentists diagnose and treat dental problems. From digital imaging and …
Maintaining good oral health is essential not only for a healthy smile but for overall health and well-being. Research has shown that there is a strong link between oral and overall health, and various aspects of physical and mental health, highlighting the importance of prioritising oral health as part of a holistic approach …
Going to the dentist is a vital part of maintaining good oral health, but for many people, the thought of a dental visit can cause a lot of anxiety and stress. From the sound of the drill to the smell of the office, there are many things that can trigger feelings of discomfort …
Continue ReadingSmile with Confidence: Overcoming Dental Anxiety With These 10 Proven Tips
If you or someone you love has recently gotten braces, you may be wondering how to keep teeth and gums healthy while navigating the new addition to your mouth. Cleaning your teeth with braces can seem daunting, but it’s actually not as difficult as you might think. With a little bit of know-how …
Continue ReadingBrace Yourself! A Guide to Keeping Your Teeth and Gums Healthy with 6 Easy Tips
Most of us take the simple act of being able to chew food comfortably and without discomfort for granted, without thinking about the importance of chewing food. It is only when biting or chewing food, called mastication, becomes uncomfortable or, even worse, causes pain that we pause and consider why this action is …
Continue ReadingChewing Food Properly – What to Do If Chewing is Uncomfortable
Good oral health is important at any age, especially for children. Unfortunately, children’s teeth decay is a real problem in Australia. Children aged between five and ten years have, on average, one and a half decayed or filled teeth or teeth that are missing entirely. It is a situation we actively seek to …
Continue ReadingFour Things You Should Know About Your Child’s Teeth
When was the last time you spared a thought for your tongue or even looked at it in the mirror? Chances are that you largely ignore your tongue, but it is an amazing structure that works hard every day. A healthy tongue allows you to eat comfortably, swallow, and talk clearly. Read on …
It’s easy to think that what happens to your oral health is somehow isolated from the rest of your body, but this is far from true. Over the past few years, there has been an increasing number of studies into the impact of oral health on overall health and vice versa. The results …
Continue ReadingDid You Know a Healthy Mouth Protects Overall Health?
The phrase long in the tooth is often used to describe someone who is getting older and refers to the fact that teeth can sometimes appear longer as we age. This is due to gum recession, exposing more of the natural tooth, so it looks longer than before and is certainly not age-related. …
Continue ReadingAre You Looking Long in the Tooth? Treating Gum Recession with Grafting
Tooth decay is a common problem worldwide; you can develop rotten teeth at any age. Research by the Australian Dental Association shows that one in three adults over age fifteen has untreated cavities, and one in three children aged five to six have already had a cavity in a primary or baby tooth. …
Continue ReadingLearn Why Sugar Does Not Directly Cause Tooth Decay
At Tandara Dental Centre in Gosnells, we’re happy to discuss all of your care options with you, so that you can choose the one that’s best for your smile. Contact us today to schedule!