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Can reflux and heart burn be bad for your teeth?

Can reflux and heartburn be bad for your teeth? By Paul Ansell – Dentist Just when you thought it couldn’t get any more complicated, life throws up (pun intended) some more opportunities for tooth destruction. And why it’s a terrible idea to brush your teeth after you get reflux or vomit. If you have followed […]

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How can I help my ageing parents look after their teeth?

How Can I Help My Aging Parents Look After Their Teeth? By Paul Ansell – Dentist If you’ve ever owned something valuable or complex for a long time, you realise the need to apply a lot more TLC in order to keep it in good condition. If it’s a vintage car or an old house, […]

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What do you mean you don’t clean your tongue?

What do you mean you don’t clean your tongue? By Saba Samali – Registered Dental Hygienist Lick it, taste it, kiss it, say it, stick it, swallow it, breathe it – (inspo cred goes to Daft Punk #technologic) …but today we’re talking about that diverse tongue of yours! Your tongue is a multifunctional organ involved […]

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Nothing your dentist can do is as good as your original teeth.

Nothing Your Dentist Can Do Is As Good as Your Original Teeth Fixing vs. Preventing: Yins, Yangs, and Quadruple Bypass Things By Paul Ansell – Dentist Some inside goss here: when an oral health professional finds out they need a filling, a crown, or a root canal, there is likely a small amount of damage […]

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Drilling down on dental health: The Tradie’s Brekky.

Drilling down on dental health The Tradie’s Brekky. By Brittany Kidd and Donna McMahon from Teaching Teeth – Oral Health Therapists It’s time to unpack the ‘tradie’s brekky’ and why you might want to rethink your choices to help keep your teeth. Picture this tradies: It’s 6am, you are off to the job site, and […]

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How to choose the right Kid’s toothpaste.

How to Choose the Right Kids’ Toothpaste Donna McMahon and Brittany Kidd – Registered Oral Health Therapists – Teaching Teeth So, you find yourself standing in the dental aisle of your local supermarket, staring helplessly at the array of products on display. It’s as overwhelming as your first trip to a baby shop (we’ve been […]

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Mister Minty: What women actually think about men’s oral hygiene habits.

Mister Minty: What Women Actually Think About Men’s Oral Hygiene Habits By Brittany Kidd and Donna McMahon from Teaching Teeth – Registered Oral Health Therapists Ladies, we’ve all been there. You walk into the bathroom. You pause, look around and sigh. It hasn’t even been 24 hours since you cleaned it last. What on earth […]

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You fancy pool noodle you! Gum disease and bacteria entering your body.

Gum Disease and Bacteria Entering Your Body By Paul Ansell – Dentist Did you know that inside your mouth and digestive system is technically not “inside” your body? You are like a fancy pool noodle, and the internal passage starts at your mouth and ends at your bottom. Intrigued? Read on! Think of your body […]

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Why is dry mouth so bad for teeth?

Why is Dry Mouth So Bad for Teeth? By Paul Ansell – Registered Dentist Ever had really bad nasal congestion? A blocked nose, sinus issues, or clogged ears? When you can’t breathe through your nose, you resort to mouth breathing for days. How does your mouth feel then? Not great, we suspect. Food and plaque […]

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