The simple answer is yes. While an oral piercing can be used as a way for people to express themselves, they often can damage your teeth. Anyone with tongue, lip or another form of oral piercings, must care for their teeth effectively. They must also regularly visit the dentist for check-ups. There can be negative effects as a result of any infection, pain, and swelling of the piercing. Any piercings should be well cared for and infections should be dealt with in a timely manner. Piercings cause damage to the teeth and gums most commonly due to a result of […]
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The 101 on preventing cavities
If you’re worried about prevent cavities or are searching for a new Dentist Melbourne CBD, Gorgeous Smiles is the answer for you. But first, we will show you the simplest ways that you can prevent cavities Brush Your Teeth! Brush your teeth at least twice a day for 2-3 minutes. It is essential you brush your teeth long enough to get rid of the bacteria in your mouth that destroys tooth enamel. However, it doesn’t require much pressure to remove plaque and bacteria so don’t go brushing too hard! Floss Those Babies. You should be flossing at least once a […]
Read MoreSaving a knocked-out tooth. Is it really possible?
A knocked-out tooth is referred to by dentists as an “avulsed” tooth. It constitutes one of the most serious dental emergencies. But yes, your avulsed tooth can be saved! However, you must act quickly and ensure no further damage occurs to the tooth. A tooth being knocked-out also causes damage to the nerves, blood vessels and supporting tissues. All avulsed teeth need a root canal. This is because the nerves and blood vessels cannot be repaired. However, there is a strong chance that the root of the tooth can reattach to the bone when putting back in the correct place. […]
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How to Get Your Kids to Brush Their Teeth? The Ultimate Guide to Oral Hygiene and Recommendations for Children Good oral hygiene for children and adults is extremely important. It is a habit that needs to be engrained in children early so that it will continue on to adulthood. This is due to the reason that teeth do not re-grow. We need to take good care of them throughout our entire lives in order to keep them. Here we will cover Australian Dental Association guidelines for tooth brushing and Fluoridated toothpaste use in children. This Guideline covers from the time […]
Read MoreDental Anxiety
Dental anxiety is a very common deterrent from regular dental visits. But what is it that people actually fear about going to the dentist? Well, this could be a number of things such as the needles, the drilling, pain, or simply embarrassment from their own teeth. A lot of these seem like barriers that just simply cannot be broken. However, we can all get past these fears. And continue on the journey for a better smile which starts by going to the dentist often enough, how often? Read here. Picking an Empathic Dentist is crucial, as you want someone who […]
Read MoreHow Often Should I go to the Dentist?
The short answer to this question is it depends. There are many variables that influence a person’s oral health. Therefore, everyone has different requirements in terms of visiting their dentist. It is generally accepted the knowledge that people should have a dental check-up every six months. However, some people need more frequent visits to Dentist Melbourne CBD, while others can get away with a visit every year. Children: Children fall into a group of people needing more frequent visits. This is because they are in the process of growing their permanent teeth. Thus, they need regular check-ups to ensure these […]
Read MoreDental injections and what to expect
How Numbing Agents Works Dental Injections : One regrettable but necessary part of going to the dentist. Some procedures like extractions or even dental fillings will require you to get a needle. This is why dentists sometimes will give what is called anaesthetic, used to numb your teeth. Numbing agents might come in the form of a paste they put on your gums or they might even give you a needle. Numbing gel works to numb the tooth and surrounding area.It helps so you won’t feel any pain during the procedure which allow dentists to get the job done swiftly. […]
Read MoreDoes Sugar-free mean cavity-free
So is Sugar-free good for teeth? Every time we go to the dentist, we hear that we need to cut down on sugar as it is main cause of tooth cavity, so why not substitute that coke for a coke zero? Sounds like an easy solution, but unfortunately like most things it’s not that easy. Yes, artificial sugars will not be feeding the bacteria in your mouth, so in that sense it can’t decay the enamel (outer surface of your teeth) as quickly. Read about preventing tooth cavities here. However, there is a dark side to these artificial sweeteners and […]
Read MoreDetox OR tooth loss
Lemon and water in the morning? Whether you are scrolling through Instagram or talking to one of your health conscious friends; by now you have definitely heard the trend of drinking water with lemon to detox. While this combo does have its benefits on our health; could it be destroying our smiles in the process? Could it be causing tooth loss? A lot of you may be thinking, lemons don’t contain much sugar! so why would drinking lemon infused water destroy our teeth? Lemons may be low on sugar but they are very acidic as they have a very low pH. […]
Read MoreHow chewing gum can benefit your teeth
GUM CHEWERS REJOICE If you love chewing gums then we have good news for you, chewing gum can have some unexpectedly beneficial effects on your teeth! Important disclaimer: this only applies to SUGAR-FREE gum. Gum with sugar may have the effect of promoting cavities, and is bad for your oral health. Does sugar-free always mean cavity free? read all about effects of sugar free food and beverages here. How does this work? Sugar-free gum can have the effect of promoting saliva flow, which helps flush out tartar, food particles, and protects against cavities. As well, chewing gum helps clear food […]
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