Wisdom Teeth 101: Why Do Wisdom Teeth Get Removed?
The mention of wisdom teeth may send some into fearful panic, but we’re here to explain the ins and outs of wisdom teeth removal. Giving you all the info you need will help you make an informed decision on your wisdom teeth! While wisdom teeth removal is a very common dental procedure for young adults, …
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Top 3 Reasons Why People Avoid the Dentist
So, you haven’t been to the dentist for a while? You’re not alone in your reasons for avoiding the dentist. From chatting to our wonderful patients at Whitehorse Dental, we find that some of our first-time visitors have left years, sometimes even decades since their last visit to any dentist! A big part of our …
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The Problem of Tooth Decay in Kids School Lunchboxes
The daily school lunch box is proving to be a prime culprit for children’s tooth decay. Worrying stats reveal that a staggering number of kids are being sent to hospital for preventable dental conditions. A recent news report from the Sydney Morning Herald shows that more than 100 children a week are having multiple rotting …
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Waterpiks & Air Flossers – Do They Work?
At Whitehorse Dental we see many weird and wonderful alternatives to dental care. Today, we’re looking at waterpiks and air flossers! In our daily dentist practice, we see many patients trying out alternate solutions to brushing, toothpaste and teeth whitening. Unfortunately, many have terrible results for teeth. These products are often pedaled as convenient, organic …
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Most dentists around the world recommend your little one should have their first check up around their second birthday. At that age, the child has all their baby teeth and it’s a great time to start building good habits. That way, they grow up with minimal dental problems. In truth, a child’s first visit to …
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5 Tips on How to Find the Best Dentist in Blackburn
If you’re seeking a dentist in Blackburn, you’ve come to the right place. It can be hard to find the right dentist to choose from, with so many options available. We’re here to help. To find the best dentist for you, whatever your needs are, follow these six simple steps. Go for a Dentist with …
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Activated Charcoal Toothpaste are Terrible for Teeth
Activated charcoal has become a very popular ingredient in health products over recent years. We’ve noticed a huge interest in using activated charcoal in toothpaste, and as dental health professionals, we’re quite frankly not fans. We strongly advise against the use of activated charcoal toothpaste. In this article, we’ll take the time to explain exactly …
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Babies + Bacteria: parents set your kids up for a lifetime of healthy teeth
Parents play a vital role in helping their kids every day to brush and take care of their teeth. But it’s little known, that parents can make a huge impact on children’s teeth by taking better care of their own teeth! While parents tend to focus heavily on a healthy diet care for children’s teeth, …
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Food + Teeth: snacking increases your risk of tooth decay
Feel like you’re eating healthy and brushing daily but still have issues with your teeth? The answer to the problem may lie in your eating habits between meals. People who often graze on food throughout the day, even if they’re healthy snacks, are actually at a much higher risk of dental troubles such as tooth …
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Soft drinks + healthy teeth? You can have both!
Soft drinks are very often related to teeth problems. But we’ll tell you a simple way to consume your favourite sugary drinks that won’t harm your teeth. Believe it or not, we dentists love soft drinks as much as you do! We don’t like the idea of denying yourself of yummy things! As with most …
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