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Nothing can melt your heart quite like a baby’s smile – especially when their little toothy grins start coming through. But cuteness aside, when teeth begin to make their grand entrance, it can be daunting for any parent to figure out how to look after…
Many kids fear going to the dentist. In fact, dental fear and anxiety affects one in 10 Australian children. They may have had a previous traumatic dental experience that scared them, or they may have picked up this anxiety from a family member or loved…
If the word ‘dentist’ has your child running to hide under their bed, then you’re not alone. Even the bravest little health heroes can feel nervous about trips to the dentist – especially if they know they have a big procedure coming up. This is…
The importance of baby teeth is often underestimated due to the fact that they are eventually lost and replaced by the permanent adult teeth. However, research has shown that when baby teeth are well cared for, better oral health prevails in the adult teeth. Baby…
Did you know that your child’s teeth are made up of three layers? There’s the outer enamel, the inner pulp, and at the very centre of the tooth is the root. One of the most common issues with children’s teeth are dental infections which can…
Dental infections are one of the main issues that we aim to prevent in children. A dental infection may be caused from dental trauma, untreated tooth decay, or gum disease. Prevention is always better than cure and the same goes with a dental infection. Routine…
If your child loses their teeth prematurely, a space maintainer might be needed to keep the space open until the permanent tooth erupts. Although baby teeth fall out naturally some may be extracted (due to dental decay) or lost (due to dental trauma). A space…
Traumatic dental injuries frequently occur in 1 to 4 year old children. At this age, children are developing their walking and coordination skills and are more liable to fall. In children aged 5 onwards, dental injuries often occur due to sporting accidents. WHY IS IT…
Teeth grinding or clenching can be a common issue among adults and children. Also known as bruxism, it is a repetitive jaw-muscle activity with thrusting of the bottom jaw (mandible) and can occur either during sleep or when awake. In adults it can lead to…