Wellbeing
Custom 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 MoreWhy Your Oral Health Should be a Top Priority for 2019
Is health and wellness one of your New Year’s resolutions for 2019? Then why not start with your oral health! Putting your oral health first comes with numerous benefits, including those within your overall health, your appearance and your wallet. Here are some key reasons why oral health should be a top priority for 2019:…
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 MoreHealthy Smile, Healthy Workers: The Importance of Oral Health for Optimal Health of Your Team
Research suggests that the health of your mouth mirrors the condition of your body as a whole. For example, when your mouth is healthy, chances are your overall health is good, too. On the other hand, if you have poor oral health, you may have other health problems. Oral health is fundamental to overall health, wellbeing…
Read MoreWant to Enhance your Smile in 2018?
The team at Dental Care Professionals would like to wish you a Happy New Year and hope that you enjoyed the festivities over the holiday period. Do you have a New Year’s resolution? What about investing in a new and improved smile? We know that aesthetics and function go hand-in-hand. Beautiful teeth are the most…
Read MoreProtect Your Teeth From Injury: Use a Custom-fitted Sports Mouthguard from DCP
Did you know that sporting injuries are one of the most common types of dental injury? Every year, thousands of people including children are treated for dental injuries which could have been avoided by wearing a protective, custom-made sports mouthguard. If you’re in danger of experiencing a dental injury through high-impact sports and don’t use any…
Read MoreCan Taking Medication Negatively Impact Oral Health?
Many medications, including vitamins, minerals and herbal preparations, can have a negative impact on your oral health. It is important to ensure that your dentist is aware of your most recent medical history, including a list of all the medications (both over-the-counter and prescribed) that you use, as well as any chewable vitamins, herbs and…
Read MoreYour Oral Health Guide to Surviving the Silly Season
Christmas, it’s the “most wonderful time of the year“! It is the time of year where we celebrate with our loved ones; we feast on festive treats and indulge in a little more ‘Christmas cheer’ than we usually would. So how do we make it through this indulgent time and still manage to maintain good…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Right Dentist for You
When you’re looking for a new dentist, you’re hopefully searching for more than someone to just clean your teeth. Your dental health is a vital part of your overall health and wellbeing and your dentist plays an integral role in helping you to achieve this. Choosing the right dentist can be daunting, and unfortunately many…
Read MoreIs it OK if my gums bleed?
Is it OK if my gums bleed? While bleeding gums are common, it is not OK. When you have healthy gums they will not bleed, so bleeding gums mean that you have an infection or inflammation of some type. There are several different possibilities why your gums may be bleeding: You have traumatised the area with excessive…
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