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Allergies and Tooth Pain: Can Allergies Really Give You Toothache?
Are those facial aches your sinuses or a dental issue? Allergies are the bugbear of many people, hitting every year during pollen season or coming up through unexpected contact with an allergen. If you suffer from frequent allergic reactions, pain in your face and jaw is probably a constant issue – but how can you tell whether…
Read MoreSelfie Smile Dental Tips: Having a Great Smile for Photos
How to Get that Selfie-ready Smile for a Perfect Photo In many ways, the social conventions for photos are an oddity. In one sense, the person being photographed wants to smile – presenting the best version of themselves for the lens. In another sense, though, it’s the last thing the person wants to do, feeling self-conscious and…
Read MoreTooth Friendly Party Foods: Recipes and Tips from Your Dentist
Party Foods For the Best Teethy Christmas The “silly season” is just around the corner… that means gifts, friends and parties. Fruit mince pies. Gingerbread. A nice glass of eggnog – with or without the brandy. For many, these are essentials during the end-of-year holiday season. If you’re concerned about your oral health during Christmas, though,…
Read MoreAre At Home Teeth Aligners Safe?
We’ve all seen them advertised on our social media newsfeeds & TV: the latest herbal tea to rid your body of toxins you never knew you had; pills or powders that will make your hair and/or skin glow like a Kardashian; milkshakes that will have you looking like a fitness supermodel within weeks (no exercise…
Read MoreHow safe is Home Teeth Whitening?
Teeth whitening makes teeth appear whiter, stain-free and makes the smile more aesthetically pleasing and is one of the safest and most popular procedures in dentistry. Hydrogen peroxide (in the active gel) is actually produced naturally in the body in small amounts. It’s effects on the body have been studied for many years and considered…
Read MoreAre there any risks or side-effects that can happen with home teeth whitening?
Generally, at home teeth whitening is safe however, like any chemical process, if a whitening treatment isn’t performed correctly, you could risk injury or uneven results. If the bleaching agent comes into contact with your gums or other soft tissues in your mouth, there may be a risk of chemical burns. That’s why it’s important…
Read MoreAre there any complications that can occur with home teeth whitening?
Minor complications can occur on rare occasions and are highlighted by gum irritation and heightened cold sensitivity in the enamel of teeth. If this occurs you must stop using the kit and talk to your dentist as soon as you can. If a whitening treatment isn’t performed correctly, you could risk injury or uneven results.…
Read MoreHow Risky is Dental Tourism?
Understanding The Risks of Travelling Overseas for Dental Work Disclaimer: this article is not meant to promote or advertise any of the business or operators identified; it is purely to educate on what dental tourism is and the associated risks. What is Dental Tourism? Also, known as dental vacations or dental holidays. They are…
Read MoreWorld No Tobacco Day: Quit Tobacco Teeth for a Healthier Smile
Say No to Tobacco for Healthy Pink Gums and a Stain-free Smile May 31st marks “World No Tobacco Day” and the team at Dental Care Professionals want to remind everyone of the negative impact smoking has on your oral and general health. Tobacco smoking is the largest preventable cause of death and disease in Australia. –…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Yellow Teeth
Yellow Teeth, Fluoridated Water and Living in Adelaide, Australia Understanding the most common cause of yellow teeth and what can be done about it, begins with water. In Adelaide, water fluoridation started in 1971 and is governed by the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. You may be wondering what water fluoridation has to do with yellow teeth……
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