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The Hidden Risks of Snoring
First Published: March 2024 Updated: October 2026 A good night's sleep is important for many aspects of our health and well-being: Good sleep can boost your cognitive performance and mood Poor sleep can increase the risk of poor mental health Poor sleep is linked to...
Dental health through different ages and stages of life
Our oral and dental health is important throughout our life, but at different ages and stages of life, different aspects of our health matter. The following blog will talk through the main points of what’s important at each stage in our lives. Early childhood Getting...
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...
Is Teeth Whitening Right for Me? What to Know Before You Start
Originally published: November 2023 Updated: June 2026 Teeth whitening is safe, effective, and one of the most popular cosmetic dental treatments we offer at Dentistry on George. But it is not right for everyone — and understanding whether it suits your situation...
5 Signs You’re Grinding Your Teeth (Even If You Don’t Know It)
First published: August 2023 Updated: Sept 2026 Most people who grind their teeth find out from someone else first — a partner nudging them awake, or us mentioning it at a check-up before they've noticed a thing themselves. It's one of the most common things we see,...
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...