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When it comes to achieving a gorgeous and healthy smile, flossing regularly improves your oral hygiene by taking care of your teeth and gums. Cleaning between your teeth prevents plaque from building up over time from the leftover food particles in your mouth. Creating a regular flossing routine will not...

We all know it\'s important to brush thoroughly, floss regularly and use an antiseptic mouthwash within our oral care routine. Oral health is just as equally important as our general health. Being informed with facts and familiarising yourself with dental terminology, such as knowing the difference between plaque and calculus,...

In today\'s culture, we are constantly being bombarded with having the perfect bright \'Hollywood Smile\' whether it\'s on our phones, online or through traditional forms of media including billboards and brochures. Upon meeting someone for the first time, naturally, our eyes are drawn to their smile as it\'s one of...

Dental implants are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel and function like natural teeth. Dental implants can be in place of one, multiple or entire sets of teeth depending on the desired outcome.  Maintaining correct oral hygiene is so important, particularly in the first few...

A recent study by students at the University of Queensland has produced some loveable findings. The research, built on a previous study into adult attachment theory, has found that people in healthy and loving relationships are more inclined to regular dental check-ups. The study focused on the emotions within romantic...

With a lot of dental related news in the media lately, we thought that it would be a great time to give a refresher on some oral care basics. Here are some tips on maintaining a great smile! Oral Healthcare Routine Brushing should be done twice a day and you...

Dental health week is an opportunity for our often neglected teeth to be put into the spotlight for a change. Our oral health is so important for a number of reasons and can be improved with the use of some very simplistic measures. Through dental health week, the Australian Dental...

The effect of missing back teeth Last year we posted a case study of a patient with missing back teeth. Case Study Link: Missing Back Teeth The patient visited our practice and a number of treatments were provided to not only improve the patient\'s smile, but also the overall function of...

Do you have a crippling fear of the dentist? You are not alone. Many Australians suffer from dental anxiety, often associated with past dental experiences or stories from friends or family who have had bad experiences of their own. While dental anxiety can be quite common it affects the oral...

The modern alternative to traditional implant techniques What is All on 4? The All on 4 treatment system was designed as an alternative to traditional dental implant techniques. The treatment name stems from it\'s designed purpose; to replace all teeth on 4 support implants, with a set of prosthetic replacement...