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Healthy saliva helps to fight tooth decay
Have you ever tried to eat a Weet-Bix without milk? Or a mouth full of Jatz?
Unlike Bones or Other Parts of the Body, Teeth are Incapable of Self-Repair
When it comes to the healing process, bones and teeth are quite different. When a bone is fractured, repair begins immediately and will go through five phases, if two or more parts of the broken bone remain as stationary as possible
How does dental caries differ from dental cavities?
Do you know the difference between dental “caries” and dental “cavities”? While these words are often used interchangeably, there is a difference in their meanings.
Did you know...? The average person only brushes for 45 to 70 seconds a day.
Everyone knows that brushing teeth is essential for your oral health. But in our busy lives, sometimes finding the time to dedicate to this essential activity can be difficult.
Did you know...? The first toothbrushes were 'chew sticks' used by ancient civilizations
If you go shopping for a toothbrush in Coffs Harbour you will be able to find many different types and models. Manual, electric, ultrasonic, soft, hard… there are so many choices that you might even get lost.
Did you know... Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body?
Tooth Enamel is the Hardest Substance in the Human Body, but it's not invincible! Tooth enamel is one of four types of tissue that make up our teeth.
Did you know... too much dietary acid causes tooth erosion?
Dental or tooth erosion is the loss of tooth structure. Unlike with a cavity or decay where a bacterial infection damages the tooth, dental erosion is usually caused by too much acid in our diets.
Do I need to see the dentist every 6 months? (The answer may surprise you!)
‘How often should I see the dentist’ is a question that we commonly get asked. The answer is… it depends.
Top three tooth saving ‘HACKS' for busy people
So many of us lead crazy hectic lives these days. It’s easy to see why some people find it hard to make time for their teeth.
What is dental calculus or tartar?
The question ‘what is dental calculus’ comes up frequently. Many people accumulate some form of calculus, which is the hard white mineral deposit that can accumulate at the base of our teeth from time to time.
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