Use your hands not your teeth! Your teeth aren’t tools. We often see people with a chipped or broken tooth because they’ve decided to use their teeth in order to open wrappers, bags or bottles. Using your teeth can sometimes seem like a quick and easy way to get the job done. It can also […]...

This Halloween don’t forget about your teeth! It is exciting to go trick or treating at Halloween and get lots of lollies to eat. But don’t forget about your teeth! We believe that everything is OK in moderation. There is nothing wrong with having a few sweets every now and then. The problem wi...

This week all the staff at Canberra Dental Care did their annual First Aid Course. Every year we take some time out of our schedule to refresh our first aid knowledge. To be the most effective in an emergency we believe practice is the key. We hope to never have to use our first aid […]

National Nutrition Week “You are what you eat” may be one of those tired old clichés that get trotted out at the drop of a hat. However the fact is the food we consume plays a major role in tooth decay. The sugars we consume are taken up by bacteria, producing acids that attack the […]

This year marks 20 years since Dr Jowitt graduated! Dr Jowitt has performed thousands of fillings, root canals, crowns and bridges over that time. He has given so many people healthy smiles over that time. At Canberra Dental Care we believe there is no substitute for experience and quality. We co...

One visit crowns Dental crowns protect weak teeth from fracturing, and restore badly fractured or heavily filled teeth. With the One Visit Crown, you can walk out of our clinic on the same day, with crowns that look like your own teeth. Saves time A crown normally takes weeks to make – from ini...

Dental Myth #3: Bad breath means bad brushing Fact: Bad breath can be caused by several factors, only one of which is poor oral hygiene. The main culprit is the food you eat. A diet full of garlic and onions is going to give your breath a certain odour, no matter how much you brush […]

Dental Health Week 6-9 August 2018 – Friday Friday is about check ups. A regular check up is important to monitor your oral health. It is important to maintain good brushing, flossing and eating habits. Haven’t been to the dentist for a while? Here’s what to expect: Remember, if your appointmen...

Dental Health Week 6-9 August 2018 – Thursday Thursday is about smoking. Smoking is bad for your health. It can cause may medical conditions, which in some cases is fatal. However, many people don’t realise the damage that smoking does to their mouth, gums and teeth. Healthy teeth need healthy h...

Dental Health Week 6-9 August 2018 – Wednesday Wednesday is sugar day. Specifically less-sugar day. Just a spoonful of sugar is enough to rot your teeth. Bacteria in food that is high in sugar, and soft and sports drinks, can eat away at your teeth and cause tooth decay. The mouth is full of hun...