Dental Myth #4: As long as my teeth seem OK and I don’t have any problems, I don’t need to visit the dentist Fact: Regular check ups with your dentist or hygienist are extremely important. Even if you have a good oral hygiene routine and do not experience any pain, a regular check up will […]...

Gum disease and Alzheimer’s Dentists have know for a long time that poor oral health can lead to health problems elsewhere in the body. Scientists are now including Alzheimer’s in the list of areas affected.  In a recent study they now believe they have found further evidence of the link betwee...

Dealing with dental anxiety Lots of people don’t visit the dentist. This can be for a variety of reasons but can lead to a small problem becoming a big one. One of the common reasons why people don’t visit the dentist is anxiety. Lots of people say they experience a level of apprehension when it ...

sport = mouth guards If you are planning on playing a contact sport during the school year, chances are you’ll need a mouth guard. Mouth guards are an easy way to protect your teeth while playing the sport that you love. You only get one set of adult teeth so it makes sense to look […]

Have a check up in the school holidays Why not use the school holidays to tick off an important job! Children’s teeth are just as important as adults….perhaps more so. Children often what to be in charge of their own brushing. While we encourage our young patients to develop good oral hygiene thi...

Sugar While our taste buds like sugar our teeth don’t. Sugar can cause damage to our teeth such as decay. Tooth decay is preventable. By making a few life style changes you can reduce your chances of decay in your teeth. This will not only help your oral health but your general health too. Sugar ...

Melbourne Cup Staff at Canberra Dental Care took time out of a busy day to celebrate Melbourne Cup.  

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 […]...