We would like to wish all our patients a very relaxing and enjoyable festive season!
Please "read more" for details of our availability during the holiday period.
Shorter days, longer sleep-ins, the crackle of a fireplace, endless cups of tea… Winter 2017 has well and truly arrived! Whether you are a winter-person (and this has you ecstatic) or you are already counting down the days to spring, this cold season can be very harsh on your oral health.
For many people the mere mention of a visit to the Dentist causes the palms to sweat and a flurry of possible excuses to flood our brain of other more important things we need to do – sound familiar? This reaction could be from a past bad experience, perhaps from childhood, fear of the unknown or you simply don’t think you can afford it.
As the weather starts warming up and we head towards the festive season (and a busier social calendar!), now is the perfect time to get your teeth looking and feeling their very best. The benefits of a beautiful, clean, bright smile are endless. Research shows that improving appearance increases self-esteem and positively affects a person’s well-being.
The ADA recently shared an article via their Facebook page titled "Four myths about water fluoridation and why they're wrong". Based on a report by the National Health and Research Council (NHMRC) and written by Matthew Hopcraft, Clinical Professor, Melbourne Dental School, University of Melbourne - the article touched on four concerns that we regularly hear from our patients:
Some of us embrace the cooler weather (cue winter boots and clothes!), while it can send others into hibernation mode, cradling a hot cup of tea on the couch. Whilst flu vaccinations offer the best protection against the dreaded influenza, there are some things that you could try to help support your body against the flu and common cold. Here are 3 quick tips to help keep you firing on all cylinders.
When it comes to sensitive teeth, winter can be a killer (especially cold water from the tap!!) So what causes teeth sensitivity? It can be a result of a number of dental issues such as periodontal disease, tooth decay, excessive tooth brushing and the wearing away of your tooth enamel.Here are a few tips to make sure you can still enjoy your ice cream (on occasion of course)…