General
Core Dental
3 January 2020
Can chewing gum really clean your mouth?
Sugar-free chewing gum is an easy and accessible way to improve your oral health. This primarily occurs because the act of chewing causes an increase in salivary flow. Your ...
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3 January 2020
General
Core Dental
2 January 2020
Ways to Manage Grinding Teeth
What is tooth grinding? Tooth grinding, also known as bruxism, involves the involuntary clenching or grinding of your upper and lower teeth against each other. This can happen ...
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2 January 2020
General
Dr Stephanie Sarkis
Dr Stephanie Sarkis
General Dentist
BBiomed (Melb), DDS (Melb)
3 December 2019
What is a dental dam?
If you’ve ever had
any dental restoration work done, you have more than likely encountered the use
of a dental dam.
The dental dam, also known as the rubber dam,
is ...
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3 December 2019
General
Core Dental
3 November 2019
How Vitamins and Minerals Affect Your Teeth
The correct intake of vitamins and minerals, either through diet or supplements, has a beneficial impact on our overall well-being. In fact, some of these substances play ...
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3 November 2019
Cosmetic
Dr Stephanie Sarkis
Dr Stephanie Sarkis
General Dentist
BBiomed (Melb), DDS (Melb)
3 November 2019
Is Charcoal Whitening Safe?
The newest craze to
hit social media has been the use of activated charcoal products for overall
health, dental care and whitening. Hailed as a natural alternative to other
methods, ...
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3 November 2019
General
Dr Stephanie Sarkis
Dr Stephanie Sarkis
General Dentist
BBiomed (Melb), DDS (Melb)
12 June 2019
Does smoking affect dental implants?
Cigarette
smoking has long been associated with multiple oral diseases. Smoking acts by reducing
blood flow to your mouth, shifting your natural oral bacteria to bad bacterial
types, ...
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12 June 2019
General
Dr Stephanie Sarkis
Dr Stephanie Sarkis
General Dentist
BBiomed (Melb), DDS (Melb)
3 June 2019
How often should you change your toothbrush?
Toothbrushes play an important role in maintaining your oral hygiene. They remove plaque and microorganisms capable of causing cavities and even bad breath. But even after ...
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3 June 2019
Cosmetic
Dr Marina Ghobrial
Dr Marina Ghobrial
General Dentist
BHSc (Dent), MDent
3 June 2019
Why should I go to the dentist for Teeth Whitening?
Why should I have to get my teeth whitened at a dental
clinic when it is offered by cosmetic clinics and mobile whitening services for
what is arguably a fraction of the ...
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3 June 2019
Cosmetic
Dr Anchal Verma
Dr Anchal Verma
General Dentist
BDS(Adel)
3 April 2019
What is the difference between in-chair whitening and...
In chair whitening and take home
whitening are two fairly different options which can help you achieve a
brighter smile. Both options should be prescribed by a dental professional ...
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3 April 2019
General
Core Dental
3 March 2019
What is temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) and...
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a term that encompasses a wide range of conditions that are associated with the temporomandibular (jaw) joint (TMJ) or the muscles of ...
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3 March 2019
General
Core Dental
2 October 2018
I have a terrible fear of going to the dentist. What...
Dental anxiety and dental phobia are quite common afflictions, affecting many people and preventing them from seeking regular dental care.
Dental phobia is an intense, unreasonable ...
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2 October 2018
Cosmetic
Core Dental
24 September 2018
Teeth whitening: what colour should my teeth be and...
Tooth colour varies between individuals and even between teeth belonging to one individual. The variation of tooth colour between different people can be due to tooth ...
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24 September 2018