Do you bad breathe? There are a few reasons as to why our patients find they have bad breathe. What is bad breathe? Bad breath is typically caused by bacteria present on the teeth and debris on the tongue. So it’s no surprise that most cases of halitosis are associated with poor oral hygiene, gum […]
READ MORETop 5 Tips to Prevent Cavities!
How can you prevent cavities? We promise they are all easy tips to follow! 1) Brush 2 x a day. You would think everyone knows this already but sadly not everyone does it! Brushing for a full 2 minutes every morning (as soon as you wake up) and every night (no eating after brushing at […]
READ MOREIs Fluoride bad – Friend or Foe?
Is fluoride bad? Fluoride has been a topic of debate for as long as anyone can remember. It has also been a very emotive issue. What most people don’t realise is that fluoride is a naturally occurring element and is present all around us. Some things that contain Fluoride: Air Water (even without addition of […]
READ MOREEarly Braces: When can I start Orthodontics (Braces) for my kids?
It’s time for the school holidays soon. Have you started noticing that kids are getting braces and plates younger and younger than when you were at school. Why is this? There is a big push towards early intervention orthodontic treatment. Lots of fancy words but it essentially means that when kids have problems with crowding/bite […]
READ MOREHow can you whiten teeth for Summer? (Teeth Whitening)
Are you wondering How can you whiten teeth for Summer? Summer is the best time to flash your pearly white smile for those weddings, birthdays or events that everyone seems to be having! Here at Dental at Keys, we offer take-home and in-chair whitening. What’s the difference? The in-chair whitening has a much stronger […]
READ MOREWhy is my Health rebate low?
What is a Health Rebate? If you have what is popularly known as “extras” cover – your fund officially calls it either general or ancillary treatment cover – which includes things like dentistry, optometry and physiotherapy, you could be forgiven for thinking there is no rhyme or reason behind the rebate amount you receive when […]
READ MOREInvisible Braces
What are Clear Aligners/Invisible Braces? Clear aligners are an invisible and simple alternative to braces. It’s a series of clear, custom-made, removable aligners that gradually straighten your teeth as you wear them, each aligner moving your teeth just a little bit at a time. They’re practically invisible, so most people won’t even know you’re in […]
READ MOREExtreme tooth decay lands thousands in hospital – The Age
“Dental conditions (eg. tooth decay) are the leading cause of preventable hospitalisations for children and teenagers, ahead of asthma and ear, nose and throat infections. While you might expect to find most emergency rooms busy with broken bones and disease, experts say a surprisingly large number of people are turning up with painful swollen mouths, […]
READ MOREBaby teeth – When they appear & fall out!
Baby teeth? What are they? Deciduous teeth are also known as baby teeth, milk teeth, first teeth, or primary teeth. “Why hasn’t my front baby teeth fallen out?” We get this question so often from kids and their parents. They are so desperate to see the tooth fairy (teeth to fall out)! So what’s […]
READ MOREGot a toothache?
We often get told by our patients that a toothache is once of the worst pain that they can experience. Some have even told us that it is worse than giving birth! You must be thinking – surely a toothache can’t be that bad? So the question is – how can such a small tooth […]
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