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Sugar and Your Smile: How Sweet Habits Affect Dental Health
Why sugar matters for your teeth We all know that sugar isn’t great for our teeth, but it’s not just about the occasional chocolate bar. Sugar hides in many foods and drinks we enjoy every day — even in products we think of as “healthy.” Over time, these hidden sugars...
How To Get The Most From Your Tooth Whitening
Tooth whitening is surging in popularity and some sources even say it's the most commonly requested dental procedure (1). Tooth whitening is the process where stained or discoloured teeth are lightened using a chemical agent. Done properly, it is safe, effective and...
5 Things You Should Know About Tooth Grinding
Tooth Grinding (Bruxism): Signs, Damage & What to Do If you wake up with a tight jaw, morning headaches, or you’ve noticed your teeth are chipping more than they used to, tooth grinding could be part of the picture. Tooth grinding (also called bruxism) is...
Is My Extras Health Insurance Worth It?
We get asked all the time if extras private health insurance is worth it. With the cost of living and mortgage repayments increasing, many of our patients are re-considering their need for private health insurance. Earlier this year, many private health funds...
A bit about Bacteria
We take our health for granted and it’s not until something goes wrong that we realise it’s importance. How many times per day do we chew? Talk? Smile? If you have a sore mouth or a wobbly tooth, you’ll sure be aware of every movement. So why do we not heed the...
Oral Effects of Smoking and Vaping
What is the harm in Vaping? Is vaping the new smoking? Or is it safer? This has been an area of increasing research, as the use of e-cigarettes is reasonably new, the effect of their use is still being discovered. Join us in this...
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...