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Tooth Grinding In Adults: Signs, Causes And Treatment
People may find themselves either grinding or clenching their teeth due to various reasons. This habit often comes and goes depending on work and life stressors.
Why Teeth Cannot Repair Themselves Like Broken Bones
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
Dental implant or bridge: how do you choose?
Compare an implant, a conventional bridge and a resin-bonded bridge: how they affect neighbouring teeth, treatment time, maintenance and cost.
Dental Caries Or Dental Cavities: What Is The Difference?
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.
Can you have braces or Invisalign with an implant or crown?
An implant stays in place while natural teeth can move. Learn how implants, crowns, veneers and missing teeth affect planning for braces or Invisalign.
How Saliva Helps Wounds In Your Mouth To Heal Faster
Saliva can aid in wound healing - but you probably shouldn’t lick cuts or scratches! A mum’s kiss seems to be almost magical.
What Laughing And Smiling Do For Your Mood And Confidence
Laughter and smiling go hand in hand as expressions of happiness and joy. When we see celebrities on TV and in the movies, we can sometimes get the impression that it’s necessary to have a ‘perfect’ smile.
How Much Does Smoking Raise Your Risk Of Oral Cancer?
Cancer is a disease that has touched everyone in some way. Whether it has been a personal experience, or that of a family member or friend, it remains the second largest cause of death globally.
How Long Should You Brush Your Teeth For Each 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.
From Chew Sticks To Electric: A Toothbrush History
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.
Why Your Bite Is As Unique As Your Own Fingerprint
When you think of a unique characteristic of our human bodies, the first thing that comes to mind is our fingerprints. However, there are other qualities of the human body that can also be used for unique identification one of which is our bite.
Tooth Enamel: 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.
Having A Filling: What Happens During The Appointment
Despite advances in dental technology and prevention of disease, most patients will have at least one filling during their lifetime. A filling may be required to: Treat decay, Repair a chip, Bond over cracks, Improve the strength or aesthetics of a tooth.
Is Honey Just As Likely To Cause Tooth Decay As Sugar?
Honey is an amazing substance. To make, it takes thousands of bees flying far and wide to collect nectar, which they meticulously store in masterfully crafted honeycomb, and fan with their wings until it's just right.
Should I Have My Amalgam Fillings Removed Or Replaced?
Amalgam (otherwise known as metal or silver filling material) has been commonly used for dental fillings throughout the 20th century. One of the most common questions we get asked as dentists is about amalgam removal.
Is Diet Soft Drink Harmful To Your Teeth And Enamel?
If something is labelled "diet" -- it must be good for you, right? It depends.
Are Sports Drinks As Bad For Your Teeth As Soft Drink?
If you watch any sport on TV, or pay attention to advertising you might end up thinking that sports drinks are important for peak performance -- but they should definitely be consumed with caution! Drinks like Gatorade, Powerade are marketed at athletes and claim to provide the best "hydration and fuel" for "optimal performance".
Is Natural Sugar Better For You Than Refined Sugar?
Everyone knows that too much refined sugar can cause health problems, but there are natural sugars in a lot of healthy foods too. Refined sugar has become public enemy number 1 in recent years, especially when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight.
Why Your Teeth Matter: Four Years Of Life Spent Eating
Eating is a major part of our lives, not only for sustenance and nutrition, but to enjoy different tastes, flavours and conversation with our friends and family. When you stop and think about it, eating is a really enjoyable part of life!
Our Story In Coffs Coast Focus Magazine: The Interview
This month we so excited to be featured by Sam Wardman from CornerPost in the Coffs Coast Focus Magazine. It was a great chance to tell our story, and talk about what motivates and inspires us.
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