Kristal & Dan were suprised at how easy it was to fix their discoloured front teeth in time for their wedding. Kristal shares her story with plastic surgery hub;
Mouthguard must!
As a dentists there are few moments we see a parent more distressed than after a sporting accident has cause their child major tooth damage.
It’s a scare tactic – the statistics are in... Wearing a custom-fitted mouthguard while playing sport will keep your child is at least 60 times safer.
That’s right – 60 times!
5 ways to reduce coffee stain smiles
The general rule is, if it can stain your clothes - it can satin your teeth. So yes, your favourite morning ‘pick-me-up’ might bring your smile down a notch or two.
We love coffee, as our friends, the Baristas at Casa Dolce, Est Espresso, Da Giacomo and Ginger Fox will agree. It’s no surprise then that we also have trouble battling coffee stains. Here are 5 things you can do to help keep your teeth clean and stain free:
Snoring, more than just annoying!
Before you discount your snoring as nothing out of the ordinary, consider this: People whose snoring is caused by severe sleep apnea have a 40 percent greater chance of dying early than do their peers. That’s because this sleep disorder is related to a host of health problems, from heart disease to depression. Here are some of the associated health complications
Sleep Apnoea
Exactly how many Australians suffer from obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is difficult to tell, but it’s thought that around 9% of women and 25% of men in Australia have clinically significant OSA. As the waist lines of Australians increases, so too does the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnoea and the health issues that come with OSA.
Despite this, a large proportion of Australians with OSA remain undiagnosed and untreated.
3D Printed teeth
Sugar Tax
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s new documentary Jamie’s Sugar Rush, which aired late Septemebr in Australia advocates for a sugar tax. Jamie's details the incredibly large role that sugar plays in rising global health problems and tracks Oliver’s lobbying of the British government to commit to positive changes to the food and drinks industry in the interest of improved public health.
Oral cancer - more common than you think
Dry Mouth?
Does your mouth feel dry and sticky when you first wake up in the morning?
Do you feel the urge to drink lots of water?
Dry mouth can make it hard for you to swallow, chew your food or speak clearly. With a dry mouth your teeth can decay very quickly, and sometimes there are no warning signs for this condition. Untreated dry mouth can also contribute to bad breath, and sometimes others will notice the stale odor.
