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Spend the School Holidays Smiling

Has it been a while since your family saw our dentist? The school holidays are the perfect time to catch up on dental visits and any planned treatments. According to research, over 40% of children aged between five and 10...

Our Top Dental Tips for Your New Year

Most New Year’s Resolutions fall by the wayside, but oral health resolutions can be much easier to keep, and even small changes can pay big dividends. When you look after your oral health, you’ll enjoy the confidence of a well-maintained...

Why the CDBS is So Important for Our Health System

We were thrilled by the news that the Australian Government is continuing to fund the Children’s Dental Benefits Scheme through 2022. If you have kids, you may already know a bit about this programme, which helps ensure children aged between...

Butternut Squash Stuffed with Quinoa, Kale and Cranberries

This recipe is super easy, nourishing and very tasty. Ingredients 2 butternut squash ¾ cup quinoa 1 bunch chopped kale, stems removed 1 454ml can chickpeas Zest of one orange plus 1tbsp orange juice 2 tsp olive oil, divided 11/2...

Dreaming of a White Christmas? How to Make Your Teeth White in Time for the Holidays

With the holidays just around the corner, a brighter smile is on many people's wish lists, but choosing the right method is important. Natural home remedies such as oil pulling or brushing your teeth with baking soda or strawberries will...

Ring in the New Year with a Dazzling Smile, Let Us Talk About Cosmetic Dentistry

The New Year can be the perfect time to think about rejuvenating the appearance of your teeth, and there are lots of exciting treatments that can help give you that dazzling smile of your dreams. Many cosmetic dentistry treatments are...

Santa and the Tooth Fairy, Teaching Your Kids Good Oral Hygiene

Both Santa and the Tooth Fairy are magical figures, appealing to the imagination of young children, and both can be great teaching tools when it comes to good oral hygiene. The Tooth Fairy is well-known for visiting the homes of...

What Are Craze Lines?

Have you looked at your teeth closely recently and perhaps noticed some craze lines? These can look alarming but are most likely not a cause for concern. Typically, craze lines only affect the tooth enamel and are superficial. Why Do...

What to Do at Home If Your Child Has a Toothache

There’s nothing worse than seeing your child in pain, and unfortunately, toothache is common. There are many reasons why a child can develop a toothache. It can be due to a cavity, food trapped between teeth, or where a tooth...

Six Ways to Keep Your Gums Healthy

Healthy teeth need healthy gums to support them and ensure they may remain firmly in place. Gum disease, unfortunately, is a common problem, but it is preventable, and we’ve listed six ways you can keep your gums in the pink...