What Are The Warning Signs Of Oral Cancer?
Anyone can have oral cancer, but smoking or chewing tobacco puts a person at a heightened risk. Regardless of tobacco use or age, everyone should get a routine dental examination every six months. During your exam, the dentist will evaluate your oral health and check for the common warning signs of oral cancer, including lumps …
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Kids and Lollies: How Much Candy Can I Give To My Child
Children love their lollies. They are a staple at children’s parties, a go-to reward for many parents and teachers, and are part of the social environment our kids grow up in. To expect our children to not have candy at all is unrealistic, but we also know how unhealthy such treats can be – especially …
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5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Be Nervous About Implant Surgery
Implant surgery is often the most effective way to replace missing teeth. Strong enough to eat normally with, and longer-lasting than alternatives, many patients benefit from having this relatively simple procedure. Without implants, you increase your risk of the remaining teeth shifting, opening up gaps elsewhere in the mouth, poor chewing and further tooth decay. …
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Can You Save An Abscessed Tooth?
It’s more painful than any dental procedure could ever be, can spread into your jaw, causing permanent damage, and can even get so bad as to cause you heart problems. What is it? An abscessed tooth. An abscess is when bacteria have been able to get into your teeth (through a cavity or a broken …
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How To Never Need A Filling Again!
They are painless, simple procedures that don’t necessarily leave your mouth full of metal, but here at Whitehorse Dental, we would still rather you didn’t need a filling. Fillings mean dental problems that require treatment. If these dental problems are left unattended, it can result in a world of pain. We would rather you …
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5 Top Tips From Your Dentist in Blackburn For Your Toddler’s First Dental Check-Up
With all the new routines and behaviours we need to learn when looking after our young children, we can easily forget that we need to also look after their teeth. Dental conditions are the number one cause of preventable hospitalisations in children 0 to 9 years. Fortunately, you can avoid these consequences by instituting routines …
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How To Maintain Your Beautiful Teeth During The Holidays
The holidays are a wonderful time to enjoy food and beverages. While you can and should enjoy the festivities and all that they entail, consider how your choices affect your beautiful teeth and smile. You don’t want to be one of the unfortunate statistics: 3 in 10 Australians delay or avoid seeing the dentist. With …
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3 Dental Trivias From Your Blackburn Dentist
The main goal of a dentist isn’t to entertain. However, like anyone else, dentists love fun facts! While most people don’t spend very much time at all thinking about their teeth, there’s a wealth of fascinating information on the topic out there. If you’re looking for the most enjoyable dental facts, look no more. Here …
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How Should A Mouthguard Fit
A mouthguard is a protective appliance that helps prevent injury to your teeth, lips, and gums. These games include boxing, wrestling, MMA, soccer, baseball, basketball, ice hockey, and polo. They are available in different forms based on their purpose of usage. Three common types include the generic ‘stock mouthguards’, ‘mouth adapted guards’, which are also …
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Cracks in Teeth: Should I Be Worried?
Daily oral hygiene is of utmost importance for a healthy and efficient working set of teeth and gums. Sometimes, you may experience various teeth issues like cavities and hairline fractures despite regular brushing and flossing. If you feel a sudden and sharp pain when biting into a tasty snack of fruit, it could be a …
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