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Tips for a Brighter Smile
1. Do Not Believe in Toothpaste Fads! Stay away from charcoal and lemon flavoured toothpaste. Believe it or not, these are both made by a reputable toothpaste brand – the problem is, these substances have been proven to be abrasive to your tooth enamel. This means...
What is Acid Erosion?
We all know that sugar is bad for our teeth. Sugar causes tooth decay, where the structure of the tooth is broken down, leading to cavities. However, there is something else that can damage the structure of our teeth and this is acid. This works by a different...
The Truth About Flossing
Firstly, does flossing actually work? There was a frenzy of articles from the Associated Press that came out a few years ago, saying that there “was weak evidence to support tooth flossing”. Many patients then asked us, should we be flossing now? The answer is, YES,...
The Importance of a Sleep Study
Here at Dentistry On George, we can help you with your snoring and sleep apnoea. This might seem an odd thing for a dentist, but in fact, following further training and in consultation with a sleep physician, we can do this by way of oral appliances. These oral...
Let’s Talk About Sugar
With most of us being at home a lot more, the temptation to snack and to ‘treat ourselves’ to our favourite vices has never been stronger. However, healthy eating is so important and should be an everyday habit and a lifelong commitment. Our dentist Dr Mishari...
5 Things You Must Know About Veneers
Many people have heard of veneers, and some associate them with a ‘Hollywood Smile’. But what exactly are veneers, and who should get them? Firstly, veneers are really what their name suggests – a thin veneer which goes over a tooth. Think of it like a false nail –...
What Causes Bad Breath?
What Causes Bad Breath? Bad breath is a common problem to struggle with. In the mornings, it’s normal to experience bad breath, and it will usually go away with a drink of water and brushing your teeth. If the bad breath lasts throughout the day, or several days,...
What Tooth grinding Does To Your Teeth
What is bruxism? Bruxism is a term for tooth grinding, which is the involuntary clenching or grinding of teeth. It most commonly happens when you are asleep (sleep bruxism) but can also happen when awake. Signs and Symptoms of bruxism Teeth ache in the mornings Teeth...
Men’s Health
This week is Men’s Health Week. Men in Australia live on average 4.3 years less than women. A baby boy born here in 2010 has a life expectancy of 78.0 years while a baby girl born at the same time could expect to live to 82.3 years old. Right from the start, boys...
Coronavirus isn’t the only virus we need to worry about
By now we are all pretty well acquainted with Coronavirus. But what exactly is a virus and what other ones should you be worried about when it comes to the health of your mouth? There are mouth viruses? Hopefully by now after reading all of our blogs, you know...