Category Archives: Dental Tips

Cracked tooth syndrome can at times be difficult to diagnose. As cracks that appear within the tooth do not always present themselves on a radiograph (Geurtsen, Schwarze and Günay, 2003).

Fluoride, a naturally occurring mineral found in bones and teeth, also can be found outside of the body in soil, water, rock and even plants. There has been a mixed opinion towards fluoride and health benefits vs health risks.

Teeth, despite their small size are extraordinarily complex. Teeth are a living part of your body that need to be cared for. Here is a brief tooth anatomy lesson which discusses the structure of your teeth.

Have you ever wondered how many teeth we have and why we have them? Here, we discuss the importance of the different teeth. Each tooth in your mouth has its very own special function and importance.

The end of 2020 will be here before we know it and many Private Health Funds start a new year of dental entitlements in January. You have until December 31st, 2020 to make the most of this calendar years entitlements.

Radiographs otherwise known as X-Rays, may be recommended by your Dental Practitioner. They serve to aid the dental practitioner to diagnose and allow for planning of possible early intervention/ prevention strategies and detect problems that cannot be seen by the naked eye.

The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) provides funds towards your child’s dental needs. The scheme was introduced by the Department of Human Services and provides up to $1000 worth of dental treatment for eligible children between the ages of 2-17.

During this pandemic we have had to adjust our lifestyles and rethink the way we complete basic tasks. Every person and circumstance will vary, from people in our community being made redundant, to parents and carers having to become teachers from home.