Tags: ‘Dental Cleaning’

Burpengary Dentist: Is Coffee Affecting Your Smile?

Everyone loves a good cup of coffee. Whether it’s used to kick start your day or consumed socially with friends, no one can deny enjoying this delicious, caffeinated drink. But could coffee be doing you more harm than good? While the caffeine in coffee is most well-known for ‘waking us up’ with the alertness it […] Read more

Burpengary Dentist explains all about: Composite Build-Up Restorations: Enhancing Dental Health and Aesthetics!

Composite build-up restorations are a versatile and widely-used dental procedure that helps restore both the function and aesthetics of teeth. This minimally invasive treatment involves the use of tooth-coloured composite resin materials to rebuild and reshape damaged or decayed teeth. Let’s explore the details of composite build-up restorations, exploring their benefits, procedure, and overall impact […] Read more

Burpengary Dentist – The Controversy and Legacy of Dental Amalgam Fillings

Introduction Dental amalgam fillings have been a staple in the world of dentistry for over a century. These silver-coloured fillings have played a crucial role in treating cavities and restoring oral health for countless patients. However, they have also been a subject of ongoing debate and controversy due to concerns about their composition and potential […] Read more

The Importance of Having Healthy Gums

When it comes to oral health, most people focus on keeping their teeth clean and white. However, the health of your gums is equally important and often overlooked. Healthy gums are the foundation of a strong and vibrant smile, and they play a crucial role in maintaining overall oral health. Let’s explore the significance of […] Read more

Halloween Teeth Aftercare

It has been a few weeks since Halloween.

The ADB team bets there is a lot of left over candy & chocolate treats.

Chances are your children have been feasting on them every day since and the sugar rush must be driving you crazy.

Tooth scary story

Like a spooky ghost story, Halloween lollies & treats haunt our teeth. We all know eating too many treats can lead to tooth decay.

Did you know what happens right after eating or drinking it sugary treats?.

Our mouth becomes home for several hundred different types of bacteria, and we could have thousands or millions of them living on the surface of each tooth. Most of these are actually good bacteria that help prevent diseases.

These good bacteria are like soldiers on a battlefield, ever ready to fight against disease-producing germs that try to come through our mouth. They’re our first line of defence against harmful microbes that may try to attack our immune system.

Spooky enough, bad bacteria are also present in our mouth. Bad bacteria turns carbohydrates into acids and enzymes. The ugly truth about acids and enzymes is that they dissolve the tooth enamel. Causing tooth decay.

Over time, they filter into the tooth destroying the bone holding it in place, resulting in pain, infection, and ultimately potential tooth loss.

How to prevent tooth decay and loss

Consuming food and drinks that are low in sugar promotes good oral health.

Most children do love cakes, lollies, chocolate and ice creams, right? Sugary treats are okay from time to time and in moderation.

Here are some ADB tips to keep your children’s teeth strong, healthy and decay prevention:

  • Floss regularly between your teeth to remove plaque
  • Avoid eating & drinking treats after brushing your teeth at night (bacterial acid attack will last overnight)
  • Brush teeth regularly using toothpaste with fluoride, which helps prevent tooth decay
  • Drink water after consuming sugary foods

Remember to visit the Australia Dental Burpengary team regularly, to check for tooth decay, deep cleaning and fillings.

Keeping on top of good oral hygiene during and after celebrating events like Halloween, is the key to keeping away and the forming bacteria away.

ADB Closed the 26th January for Australia Day

CLOSED Australia Dental Burpengary will be CLOSED on Wednesday the 26th of January for the Australia Day Public Holiday We will re-open on Thursday at 8.30am   Book an appointment online today at www.burpengarydentist.com

Take Home Whitening Kit’s at Australia Dental Burpengary

Would you like Whiter Teeth? Good oral hygiene habits will help remove surface stains but the only way to physically whiten teeth successfully (without complex crowns, veneers etc.) is a professional tooth whitening system. Try our professional home-based system and give yourself a whiter, brighter smile. What is involved? Professional tooth whitening systems involve taking […] Read more

Make a Dental check up part of your kids back to school check list!!!

It’s a new year so why not start it off with a fresh sparkling smile? The government gives all eligible children between the ages of 2 to 17 years free dental treatment up to $1013 over a 2 year period under the Medicare Child Dental Benefits Scheme (CDBS). Some of the benefits that eligible children […] Read more

Is it time for a new Toothbrush?

Australia Dental Burpengary   If your practicing good oral hygiene, you’re probably brushing twice a day for two minutes, using a fluoride toothpaste along with flossing daily. Most of us know our toothbrushes are not meant to last forever and it can be hard to know when they are nearing the end of their lifespan. […] Read more

Top 5 Reasons to Quit Smoking Now

With the theme “Protecting youth from industry manipulation and preventing them from tobacco and nicotine use”, World No Tobacco Day 2020 is here. The team at Australia Dental Burpengary can certainly get behind an event that promotes health! Which is why we’re covering a couple of reasons why quitting smoking, even if you’ve tried before, […] Read more