When Should I Take My Child To The Dentist?

When Should I Take My Child To The Dentist?

WHEN SHOULD I TAKE MY CHILD TO THE DENTIST? Great oral health begins from the moment you’re just a baby – with a little help, of course! While babies are busy developing their motor skills they are heavily reliant on you to help keep their mouths healthy and clean....
What Is A Dry Socket?

What Is A Dry Socket?

DENTIST WAGGA FAQ: WHY I STILL GET SEVERE PAIN AFTER A TOOTH EXTRACTION? Dry socket (alveolar osteitis) is a painful dental condition that sometimes happens after you have a permanent adult tooth extracted. Dry socket is when the blood clot at the site of the tooth...
Why Are My Teeth Stained? Do I Need Teeth Whitening?

Why Are My Teeth Stained? Do I Need Teeth Whitening?

DO I NEED TEETH WHITENING? You might have a big event coming up. Or your teeth are staining over time. Maybe you just want to clear up some of the discolourations from your daily coffee or wine. There are plenty of reasons to get your teeth whitened but the decision...
Teeth Whitening – What Are My Options?

Teeth Whitening – What Are My Options?

THERE’S A GROWING NUMBER OF OPTIONS WHEN IT COMES TO WHITENING YOUR SMILE, FROM IN-CHAIR AND TAKE-HOME KITS THROUGH TO OVER-THE-COUNTER AND ONLINE WHITENING AGENTS. Each one offering different results over various timeframes. So the question, which one works best? And...
IS SPARKLING WATER BAD FOR YOUR TEETH?

IS SPARKLING WATER BAD FOR YOUR TEETH?

As the adverse effects of sugary beverages (e.g. cavities and tooth erosion) become more aware by the public, a lot of people are making the switch to sparkling water and other sugar-free fizzy drinks. Australian market research company Roy Morgan Research found that...
Dental Implants vs Dentures – Pros & Cons

Dental Implants vs Dentures – Pros & Cons

MISSING TEETH CAN AFFECT MORE THAN JUST YOUR APPEARANCE If you’ve lost one or more teeth, plugging the gap can lower your risk of oral health problems and support the healthy teeth on either side so they don’t shift and become crooked.  Your dentist...