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How Much of Your Dental Health Comes from Your Mum?
As we celebrate Mother's Day this month, it's a perfect time to reflect not only on the love and care Mothers give, but also on the genetic legacy they pass down—including aspects of our dental health. While brushing, flossing, and regular dental check-ups are the main factors in maintaining healthy teeth, the truth is, our genetic makeup plays a significant role as well.
From the shape of our teeth to the strength of our enamel, many aspects of our dental health are determined by our genes. So, how much of your dental health comes from your Mum?
Diabetes Impacts on Oral Health: How to Protect Your Teeth
Managing diabetes can be a difficult task. Proper dental care is an important part of maintaining good overall health and wellbeing for people with diabetes.
3 Christmas Party Hacks to Keep You Smiling Through Summer!
With the myriad of gatherings that usually occur throughout December, the pre-Christmas period can be a challenging time to stay healthy. Keeping our teeth is good condition throughout this tempting period is no exception!
Smiles For Life ebook
It's Dental Health Week! This year the theme Keep Your Smile For Life inspired us to create an ebook to help you build trust and dental confidence across a lifetime.
Becoming Sugar Savvy Part 2: Get serious about cereal and think crunch when it comes to lunch
Many people start the day with some cereal and this can get your day off to a stellar start, or can be a source of sneaky sugars that already puts you into the red on your maximum sugar intake for the day. We all know Fruit Loops and Cocoa Pops aren’t a sugar free haven, but some others may surprise you!
What tooth grinding might be doing to your teeth and mouth
Tooth grinding (otherwise known as bruxism) is something that we see in about 30% of patients. This high figure might lead you to think that grinding is normal, however it is not considered a normal process.
How your mental health may be impacting your dental health
Most of us know that mental health and dental health can have some significant links. With recent tumultuous world events, mental health is under the microscope now more than ever.
The 6 Healthiest Snack Foods for Your Teeth (and the best tip for tooth-safe snacking)
If you’ve been spending more time at home lately, you’re probably a bit out of routine with your normal meals and snacks. If your fridge and cupboard have been calling out your name for frequent snacks, then these tips are for you.
Smoking and Oral Cancer
In Australia, there are about 2500 new incidents or oral/pharyngeal cancer diagnosed every year. The risk of oral cancer is about 1 in 90 for men and 1 in 200 for women.
Giving Back on World Water Day
For Ethical Dental, it is important to us to maintain our ethically run and values driven healthcare services in the Coffs Harbour community. On March the 21st, we take the time to celebrate World Water Day.
Alcohol Consumption and Oral Cancer
In 2018, over 5,090 Australians received a diagnosis of head and neck cancer (which includes oral oropharyngeal cancer). As a result of this cruel disease, an expected 1,000 of these conditions will result in death, and only 2/3 of them will still be alive 5 years from diagnosis.
Why do I have bad breath?
Having bad breath (halitosis), is something that most of us will experience at some point in our lives. However, having long term bad breath can become quite socially debilitating and usually makes people feel embarrassed and less confident within themselves when in close contact with others.
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