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From time to time I am asked by a patient whether they can use salt water instead of a proprietary mouthwash as an oral disinfectant. Here I describe the uses and relative advantages and disadvantages of the two. Salt water Salt water mouth rinses are an excellent short term treatment when you have wounds in Read More
Your TMJ is the temporomandibular joint that connects your jaw to the parts of your skull in front of your ears. This joint is subject to a range conditions collectively called temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD). TMD is very common, affecting up to a third of adults to some degree and with females being more prone. The Read More
Pain or discomfort in your mouth is not always tooth-related. Sometimes an ulcer may be the cause. An ulcer is a break in the tissue that lines your mouth or the membrane covering your tongue. There are two classes of mouth ulcer: recurring and once-off. Each can have various causes. Recurring mouth ulcers One cause Read More
Diabetes mellitus, commonly referred to as diabetes, is a global health problem affecting more than 135 million people worldwide. Locally, 252,000 Victorians are now known to be living with diabetes – and this figure is increasing by 73 new cases each day, as reported by peak body Diabetes Australia. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that can Read More
There are so many choices for your teeth when it comes to choosing the best electric toothbrush so we have put together a buyer’s guide that will help you make the choice that much easier. Oral-B Pro 6500 Smart Bluetooth “I loved this electric toothbrush and it made brushing an engaging 21st century experience with all of the Read More
Sensitive teeth (or more formally, dentine hypersensitivity) occurs when the enamel that protects your teeth gets thinner, thereby exposing the underlying surface and reducing the protection the enamel and gums provide to the tooth and root. Possible causes of sensitive teeth include: Tooth decay Fractured teeth Worn fillings Gum disease Worn tooth enamel Exposed tooth Read More
A dental crown (also known as a dental cap) is a restoration used in any one of three situations: to restore a tooth that has lost a lot of its structure, which means that a normal filling cannot be retained, alone, by the tooth to complete treatment of teeth that have undergone root canal treatment Read More
What are the worst foods for your teeth? We know about the real nasties – super chewy lollies. Those sugar laden treats can pull a filling right out of the tooth if you are unlucky enough. It may seem like having common sense with regards to your teeth and their health is enough to keep Read More
We would hazard a guess that almost all dental patients get pre-visit guilt. What is pre-visit guilt? pre-visit guilt ‘preeʃ(vi)z(ee)t/gi(L)t’ verb a feeling that occurs in dental patients (typically the night before) as the direct result of not having taken correct care of their teeth prior to the appointment. “I’m embarrassed to go to see Read More
We have all experienced the horror of finding out too late that we’ve been out and about, shaking hands and kissing babies with a mouth that smells like we’ve been sucking on a clove of garlic for a month. It’s the worst! Here are some tips on how to avoid being pungent in public. 1: Read More
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