What happens when you go to sleep without brushing your teeth?
We've all wondered it. Whether we’re feeling burned out at work, overwhelmed with studying, or just so exhausted from the day, scrimping on our nightly dental routine can become tempting. As tempting as this may be, neglecting your teeth at night can seriously...
Do we really need dairy for healthy teeth?
Do we really need dairy for healthy teeth? From childhood, we are told that the calcium in dairy is essential for growing strong bones and teeth. It's as if our teeth will become chalky and brittle if we don't drink milk. What is lacking from this message, however, is...
Top 10 amazing smile makeovers
Top 10 amazing smile makeovers 1. Patient: Goran Condition: Goran’s teeth were decayed, broken, ground down to the gum-line, and he had a deep overbite. He reported having multiple infections, and needing to take antibiotics to contain them. On smiling, he displayed...
The Cost of Dental Implants
The Cost of Dental Implants in Melbourne Let’s be real, dental implants aren't cheap. Many people want them. After all, no one wants teeth floating around their mouth and falling out at the worst of times. We live in an incredible age of technology. To think that we...
Eco Dentistry
Eco Dentistry We live in a world of disposable commodities. Working in the medical profession, I've always accepted that disposable is the norm and the only practical option available. At first glance, equipment needs to be affordable and hygienic - a sign...
Are Dental Implants Safe?
Are dental implants safe? Perhaps you’re about to lose a tooth or you've neglected your teeth over the years. You’ve decided now is the time to do something about your teeth. You've heard of dental implants and they seem to be the best thing since sliced bread....
The cost of full mouth implants in Australia
The cost of full mouth implants in Australia By far the most common objection to full mouth implants is the cost. Many people want and need them, but so many feel that they simply can't afford them. I experience firsthand how upset and angry people are about dental...
Tooth brushing facts and myths exposed
Tooth brushing facts and myths exposed https://youtu.be/qIsmBy-cbQI I see thousands of patients, day after day, year after year and it never ceases to amaze me. That in a modern country like Australia, with one of the most advanced health systems in the world, we...
Fear of the Dentist: words of comfort from Dr Helen
It’s been five, ten, even fifteen years since you’ve scheduled a dental appointment. Thoughts of sitting in the chair, the sound of the drill, the smell, the childhood memories of having to line up at school dental to be seen by a therapist. The dread of… what...