Dental Health Week 6-9 August 2018

Dental Health Week 6-9 August 2018

Dental Health Week 6-9 August 2018 This week Canberra Dental Care is focusing on some key areas of dental health. Monday is flossing day. Flossing is just as important as brushing and yet many people don’t do it. Flossing gets to those parts of your teeth your toothbrush misses. Don’t believe us…...
War on Waste…and your teeth

War on Waste…and your teeth

ABC’s War on Waste…and your teeth The War on Waste team have done some investigations about bottled water. Watch the video to see the results for yourself. Bottled water is a concern for the environment. Closer to home it also has a negative impact on you teeth. Our dentists recommend you stick t...
New dental assistant

New dental assistant

We are pleased to introduce our new dental assistant….Owen He has experience from another practice and has hit the ground running at Canberra Dental Care.  He joins our experienced dental assistant team. They provide valuable assistance to your dentist during your treatment…. we couldn’t do what...
Dental Myth #2

Dental Myth #2

Dental Myth #2: The more you brush the healthier your teeth will be. Fact: Over-brushing your teeth can wear them out. This is due to the abrasive property of toothpaste. By over brushing you are more likely to cause dental problems than solve them. In between the twice-a-day brushing regimen, r...
Dental Myth #1

Dental Myth #1

Dental Myth #1: My teeth are too bad to visit the dentist. The dentist will be shocked and appalled by the state of my mouth. Fact: All our dentists and hygienists are trained medical professionals. They have seen countless people with extremely poor oral health. Your teeth are not the worse the...
Recycling oral care waste

Recycling oral care waste

What does recycling oral care waste and gardening have in common? Between 23 March and 31 October TerraCycle is giving schools the chance to win one of 5 community garden sets.  Students are collecting any brand of oral care waste. What are they playing for? The five schools that collect the mos...
How to conquer your fear of the dentist

How to conquer your fear of the dentist

How to conquer your fear of the dentist 1. Take someone with you We know it may be embarrassing to ask someone to accompany you to the dentist but we promise, it’s our best piece of advice. Having someone there to make conversation and hold your hand if you need it is great. It is a […]
Flossing

Flossing

Flossing your teeth is just as important as brushing. If you’re relying solely on brushing to keep your teeth clean, you’re missing nearly half the surface area of your teeth. Which, not surprisingly, lies between them. For that reason alone,  flossing should be an essential part of your ora...
PANDSI cake off 2018

PANDSI cake off 2018

Canberra Dental Care supported the PANDSI cake off again in 2018 We sponsored the Big Pineapple which raised $350 at the silent auction on 6 May 2018. You can still donate to PANDSI if you would like to join us in supporting the Big Pineapple and this great organisation.  
World Oral Health Day

World Oral Health Day

World Oral Health Day is Tuesday 20 March 2018 Your mouth is a mirror to your body and reflects your general health and well-being. Avoid risk factors, adopt good oral hygiene habits and have regular dental check-ups to help protect your mouth and body. Watch this short video to see the benefits ...