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Oral Health in Winter: Seven Dental Problems You Can Avoid

Winter brings lower temperatures, drier air and harsh winds, which can wreak havoc on your oral health. Here are some common problems and how to avoid them. Cold Sores Cold sores can cause small blisters to develop around your lips,...

How to Prevent Cold Sores This Winter

Winter weather can be harsh on delicate skin, especially on your lips. People prone to cold sores are more likely to have an outbreak during the winter months, and they can be painful to deal with, especially when coping with...

What Does It Mean if You Have Receding Gums?

Have you noticed your teeth look longer than before? It could be because your gums are receding. Receding gums are a common problem, where the gum surrounding your teeth begins to pull away, exposing more of the tooth and eventually...

Thanks Mum!! Caring for Your Bub’s Oral Health

As we celebrate Mother’s Day this month, we thought it the perfect excuse to look at Mum’s oral health and how it affects their child’s dental health. Mums need to take care of their oral health right from pregnancy onwards,...

Healthy habits to help you live to 100: Keep Your Smile for Life

Your teeth are meant to last you for life, but they can only do so if you look after them properly. Unfortunately, poor oral and lifestyle habits can all take their toll on your pearly whites. We have taken a...

Foods That Can Easily Harm Your Teeth

Biting into a crunchy or chewy food can be immensely satisfying, but spare a thought for your teeth. Certain foods can be hazardous for your oral health and are hard enough to chip or crack your teeth, or they can...

Chomp on This: Our Top Tips for a Healthier Easter

Easter is a time for religious celebrations and for organising family get-togethers and Easter egg hunts. Because it's such a joyful holiday, we rarely think of the threats around it, but as dental professionals, we can't help but be a...

Boutique Teeth Whitening

Helena Street Dental is proud to introduce Boutique Whitening, an award-winning professional teeth whitening system that will help you achieve a brighter, whiter smile quickly and safely. Teeth can stain and discolour with age or certain lifestyle habits, most notably...

Six Types of Toothache and When to Be Concerned

Any toothache is unpleasant, but tooth pain can differ considerably. Understanding the different kinds of tooth pain can help you recognise when it's essential to get urgent dental treatment to save the tooth hopefully. Sharp Tooth Pain A tooth can...

From Little Things, Big Things Grow: Why Your Six Monthly Checkup Is More Important Than You May Think

You might not think skipping your regular dental checkup is that important, especially if your teeth generally seem healthy and disease-free. However, if you continue to put off your dental checkups and cleanings, it can lead to substantial plaque and...