Holidays often are when we have teeth trauma like lost teeth, broken teeth, injuries to gums and other tissues in the mouth. Swimming pools, bikes, flying foxes, cricket, football, basketball, uneven steps, dark chocolate from the fridge, toffee etc all can create problems with teeth. So, while you are away what can you do? Firstly,
So, what is a biofilm and why is it important? Everyone has a biofilm over their teeth and mouth tissues. The biofilm is a mixture of good and bad bacteria, saliva and saliva proteins, food particles, water, minerals such as calcium, phosphates and fluoride, and cellular and intercellular products. The nature of the biofilm enhances
This newsletter is all about kids! Kids teeth is an area we get asked lots of questions about. Kids baby teeth enamel is very different to adult enamel. Dental materials, like fillings, don’t stick very well so it is best that the teeth do not get holes in them. Good dietary habits, oral health care
So new year new habits! Have you ever wanted to be one of the people who floss every day? It takes practice but it is possible! We have an ongoing challenge for people who want to start flossing. The 30 day flossing challenge is still here! Don’t try to go straight from nothing to everything
Here in South Australia we have some different requirements for masks in a healthcare setting with the borders open. Dr Michelle Stone expains more in the following video. If you have an questions regarding the current Covid 19 requirements please contact us today phone (08) 8212 3880
Home care tips for your crown or implant Crowns and implants are smooth and much easier to clean than a tooth with a filling, but the “joins” where the implant meets the tooth or the implant base need to be kept very clean to ensure the longevity of these restorations. Your crown will give you
Did you know your dental health and your general health work together? Your dentist during your comprehensive dental assessment appointment will review your teeth but also your gums, soft tissues of your cheeks, lips and tongue and your facial muscles and jaw joint. All these things give indications to your general health. In the soft
5 Easy solutions to Wisdom teeth pain Of course, if you suspect you have problems with your wisdom teeth the first step is to give us a call on 8212 3880 and arrange a consultation to assess your concerns- we may arrange for a special x-ray called an OPG that will show all of your
The Winter months can be time for sitting with a blanket or Oodie watching Netflix, Stan, Disney Plus or other streaming sites. Our ongoing joke in the clinic that Michelle is too busy doing work or Girl Guides to sit and watch streaming services, but she did manage to watch all 16 episodes of The
We remind all patients of the terrible impact a sporting injury can have on our teeth, jaw and soft tissues. We are heading once again into Winter sports time, which is when we see an increase in sporting injuries. A knock to the mouth can result in losing teeth as well as significant long-term damage.
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