Are you heading overseas for Christmas or New Year? Whether you're at home or abroad, bacteria in plaque don't take time off, so it's important to keep up with your oral hygiene routine when you're away. Follow these tooth-friendly travel tips to make sure you don't neglect your oral health and lowe..... Read more

Are you confused about how often you need to visit the dentist? Regular check-ups are important for helping to prevent tooth decay, gum disease and other oral health problems, but not everyone agrees about the ideal time interval between visits to the dental clinic. There's no standard guideline con..... Read more

Playing sport is part of a healthy lifestyle, but contact sports and some other activities can put your teeth at risk of injury, from chips and cracks to knocked-out teeth. That's why it's important that kids and adults wear a mouthguard to lower the risk of injuries and needing expensive dental tre..... Read more

Children's teeth are softer and thinner than adult teeth, which makes them more vulnerable to dental disease and easier to damage. Helping your kids to take good care of their teeth and gums could establish good oral hygiene habits for life. Tooth decay Tooth decay (dental caries) is the most common..... Read more

Good oral health habits should start early. Caring for children's teeth as soon as they appear and getting them used to the dental clinic from a young age can lower their risk of developing tooth decay and other problems throughout their lives.[1] With tooth decay on the rise in Australia, regular d..... Read more