Did you know that our teeth have a thin outer protective covering called the enamel, which is considered to be the hardest part of the human body? Yet even the strongest enamel can’t withstand unwanted accidents and the occasional [...]
Celebrity endorsers and social media influencers have spurred the recent meteoric rise of do-it-yourself (DIY) teeth whitening and straightening products. Promising cheap, quick-and-easy fix for stunning pearly whites and straighter teeth, these cosmetic dentistry kits could potentially be harmful. [...]
Accidents happen any time, anywhere, and in the most unexpected circumstances, and traumatic dental injuries are no exception. Broken or knocked-out teeth are the most common dental emergency caused by falls, sports injuries, fights, or bicycle or vehicular accidents. [...]
Picture this: a footy flies over the top, a young player jumps to make a mark, bumps his jaw on someone else’s head and bam! Out comes his tooth, straight out of its socket. Not a pretty picture. But [...]
Many people are guilty of only visiting a dental professional when they have a problem of some sort. Sometimes it’s a filling that fell out; sometimes it’s a lot more serious and a lot more costly. This can be [...]
A good number of the population have a fear or anxiety of going to see the dentist and oral health therapist. For some, even a simple routine clean can make them feel uneasy. This is called dental anxiety, which [...]
