Dental Care for Kids

To celebrate dental health week, we are going to focus on some of the common questions that we are asked on children’s dental health.  Below are easy to follow tips on Dental Care for Kids When should your child see the dentist? When your baby’s first tooth becomes...

Dental Health Care Tips During Pregnancy

Dentist Oakleigh :: Vomiting During Pregnancy Can Damage Teeth Gastric reflux (regurgitating food or drink) or the vomiting associated with morning sickness can bathe your teeth with strong stomach acids. Repeated reflux and vomiting can damage tooth enamel and...

Simple Steps to Keep Gum Disease Away

A frequent visit to your local dentist goes a long way in maintaining the condition of your teeth and preventing gum disease. And here’s why: TIP! Brush more frequently than two times per day if you consume foods known to damage your enamel. You can efficiently...

Fact – Sugary Drinks Harms Your Teeth

Clarinda Clinic, Tooth Pain Dentist Oakleigh, Clayton :: Tooth decay is caused by bacteria in the mouth using sugar from foods and drinks to produce acids that dissolve and damage the teeth. Sugar sweetened beverages have high levels of sugar and drinking these can...

The Facts Are – Gum Disease and Health

Fast facts: Your mouth talks to your body, and your body talks to your mouth! Did you know that… Bacteria in your mouth has been shown to increase your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke. People with uncontrolled gum disease are twice as...