Preventative Dental Care
Say Ahh! this World Oral Health Day
March 20th, 2019 marks ‘World Oral Health Day’, and this year’s theme is all about taking care of your oral health to protect your mouth and body. It encourages people everywhere to “Say Ahh, Act On Mouth Health”. Millions of people around the globe continue to suffer from poor oral health and the growing burden of…
Read MoreCustom Fitted Mouthguards: Is Your Mouth Sport Ready?
Dental injuries in sport are common and can vary from soft tissue damage (like a split lip) to chipped teeth or even complete loss of a tooth. Custom-fitted mouthguards are a vital accessory for anyone participating in a sport where contact with the mouth and face is possible. While a mouthguard is compulsory in sports…
Read MoreYour Child’s First Dental Visit: When to Take Your Child to the Dentist for the First Time
When to take your child to the dentist for the first time and top tips for healthy teeth We often get asked by patients, when is it the right time for my child’s first dentist visit? Each child is different, but we generally advise that the first appointment can occur between the ages of 2 to…
Read MoreHow Easy At Home Dental Care Creates Healthy Gums That Are Easy to Keep Healthy
How Easy At Home Dental Care Creates Healthy Gums That Are Easy to Keep Healthy Periodontal Disease (disease affecting the gums and jaw bone which you may know as Gum Disease) is one of the leading causes of tooth loss among adults. Gum disease It can be easily treated if it is diagnosed in the…
Read MoreAre You or Your Child a Mouth Breather?
Many people don’t realise that mouth breathing is a complex health concern. Breathing through the mouth all the time, including when you are sleeping, can lead to problems. In children, mouth breathing can cause crooked teeth, facial deformities, or poor growth. In adults, chronic mouth breathing can cause bad breath, gum disease, and can worsen symptoms…
Read MoreThe Impact of Hormones on Your Oral Health
Womens Oral Health and Hormones: What You Need to Know This week marks Women’s Health Week (September 3rd-7th) 2018. Women’s Health Week is the annual campaign that encourages women to put themselves first for a week and think about their health and wellbeing. Women have unique oral health concerns. Changing hormone levels during your menstrual…
Read MoreChildren’s Oral Health: How to Keep Your Children’s Teeth in Tip-Top Condition
Children’s Oral Health Advice to Prevent Kids Teeth Falling Out The team at Dental Care Professionals in Adelaide and Brighton are passionate about making sure your child’s dental visit is positive and fun. Most importantly the DCP team want to help establish daily routines for a lifetime of healthy smiles. DID YOU KNOW? More than 26,000…
Read MoreTop Tips for Cavity Prevention
Celebrate World Cavity-Free Future Day with Dental Care Professionals Top Tips for Cavity Prevention World Cavity-Free Future Day (WCFFDay) was launched as an initiative in 2016 by the Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future (ACFF). Its mission is to address the need for greater global awareness of dental caries, the disease which, when left unaddressed, can…
Read MoreFoods That Help Brighten Teeth Naturally
How your diet can help you brighten your teeth naturally Several foods like raw vegetables and fresh fruits contain key ingredients that shield teeth from decay and combat hard-to-remove plaque. If your teeth need a little brightening, try munching on the below foods to help naturally whiten your teeth. Brighten your teeth naturally with Apples…
Read MoreHow Smoking Impacts Your Teeth and Tobacco Harms Your Mouth
Dentists say OK to World No Tobacco Day Despite all evidence and high profile campaigns, the devastation caused by smoking continues – tobacco harms your mouth, your body and kills people. Yet still a considerable number of Australians choose to smoke. The Facts about Smoking Tobacco The following facts provide an insight into just how…
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