General
Core Dental
29 March 2020
Do Bonded Teeth Require Any Special Care?
Dental bonding is a very common procedure. For the right
case, it can often be an easy, quick and relatively inexpensive solution to
help improve your smile.
What ...
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29 March 2020
General
Core Dental
3 March 2020
How to keep your gums healthy
Keeping your gums healthy is important for maintaining oral health and preventing tooth loss, and to optimise overall health and wellbeing. That being said, one in five Australian ...
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3 March 2020
General
Dr Marina Ghobrial
Dr Marina Ghobrial
General Dentist
BHSc (Dent), MDent
14 February 2020
Acid attack – the effects of acidic drinks on...
Part of
my job as your general dentist involves diet counselling conversations with my
patients. Oftentimes, I find myself giving tips on avoiding frequent sugary
drink / ...
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14 February 2020
General
Dr Stephanie Sarkis
Dr Stephanie Sarkis
General Dentist
BBiomed (Melb), DDS (Melb)
11 February 2020
What is a dental emergency and what should I do if...
If you have ever experienced a dental emergency, you will know
that it can be a very harrowing experience. You may not know what to do or who
to see for help. The purpose ...
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11 February 2020
General
Dr Stephanie Sarkis
Dr Stephanie Sarkis
General Dentist
BBiomed (Melb), DDS (Melb)
3 February 2020
5 tips for a healthier smile
1. Use the right tools of the trade
This includes a soft bristled brush (can be electric or manual), some floss and fluoridated toothpaste. Twice daily brushing for 2 ...
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3 February 2020
General
Core Dental
22 January 2020
How Does Smoking Affect Your Oral Health?
As we all know, smoking can negatively affect many parts of the body, including the lungs and heart. However, the harmful effects of smoking on a person’s oral health are ...
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22 January 2020
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