Preventative Dental Care
Selfie Smile Dental Tips: Having a Great Smile for Photos
How to Get that Selfie-ready Smile for a Perfect Photo In many ways, the social conventions for photos are an oddity. In one sense, the person being photographed wants to smile – presenting the best version of themselves for the lens. In another sense, though, it’s the last thing the person wants to do, feeling self-conscious and…
Read MoreTooth Friendly Party Foods: Recipes and Tips from Your Dentist
Party Foods For the Best Teethy Christmas The “silly season” is just around the corner… that means gifts, friends and parties. Fruit mince pies. Gingerbread. A nice glass of eggnog – with or without the brandy. For many, these are essentials during the end-of-year holiday season. If you’re concerned about your oral health during Christmas, though,…
Read MoreAre At Home Teeth Aligners Safe?
We’ve all seen them advertised on our social media newsfeeds & TV: the latest herbal tea to rid your body of toxins you never knew you had; pills or powders that will make your hair and/or skin glow like a Kardashian; milkshakes that will have you looking like a fitness supermodel within weeks (no exercise…
Read MoreHow Risky is Dental Tourism?
Understanding The Risks of Travelling Overseas for Dental Work Disclaimer: this article is not meant to promote or advertise any of the business or operators identified; it is purely to educate on what dental tourism is and the associated risks. What is Dental Tourism? Also, known as dental vacations or dental holidays. They are…
Read MoreWorld No Tobacco Day: Quit Tobacco Teeth for a Healthier Smile
Say No to Tobacco for Healthy Pink Gums and a Stain-free Smile May 31st marks “World No Tobacco Day” and the team at Dental Care Professionals want to remind everyone of the negative impact smoking has on your oral and general health. Tobacco smoking is the largest preventable cause of death and disease in Australia. –…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Yellow Teeth
Yellow Teeth, Fluoridated Water and Living in Adelaide, Australia Understanding the most common cause of yellow teeth and what can be done about it, begins with water. In Adelaide, water fluoridation started in 1971 and is governed by the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. You may be wondering what water fluoridation has to do with yellow teeth……
Read MorePregnancy Your Teeth and Oral Health
How to Protect Teeth During Pregnancy During pregnancy a woman’s body changes dramatically, from the obvious shape changes as the foetus grows, to the unseen hormonal changes. It’s the changes caused by hormones that have the greatest impact on your teeth when you are pregnant. Your saliva changes, your jawbone density may change and so too…
Read MoreOral Cancer: What Are The Signs?
What is Oral Cancer and What Symptoms Do You Get? April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month so we thought it was opportune to discuss oral cancer as many people know very little about it but it is actually more common than you may think. In Australia, every day, at least three Australians are being diagnosed with…
Read MoreGet a Youthful Healthy Smile and Put Your Oral Health First This Mother’s Day
Mum, You Deserve a Youthful Healthy Smile. When it comes to health, most mums are fantastic at caring for others but often put themselves last. This Mother’s Day the dentists and staff at Dental Care Professionals want to help all our beautiful, busy and selfless mums have a fantastic day. Confident to smile and enjoy their special…
Read MoreHealthy Mouth, Healthy Team – Ways to Keep Your Team Healthy and Well
Oral Health… that is a healthy mouth, is vital for both physical and emotional wellbeing. The state of your oral health can affect an individual’s appearance, interpersonal relations, diet, nutrition and speech. It’s essential that your team practice good oral hygiene in order to maintain a healthy mouth and in turn a healthy body. An unhealthy…
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