Dental Health & Oral Health

“Three of the top five health conditions suffered by Australians are oral health related. Tooth decay is number one, loss of all our teeth is at number three and advanced gum disease is number five.”

Dr Peter Lavelle – ABC

These dental articles have been prepared by participating dentists. Learn how they can have you smiling confidently. (These articles serve only as a guide and are not to replace the advice of a dentist regarding your personal situation.)

Wisdom Teeth & Teeth Extraction

• Wisdom Teeth - To Keep or Not to Keep?

• Anesthesia & Visiting a Dentist

Cosmetic Dentistry

• Brides and their smiles

• Cosmetic Dentistry

• Dental Bonding

• Dental Crowns

• Dental Implants – An Option for Replacing Missing Teeth

• Dental Veneers – Improving Your Smile with Dental Veneers

• Dentures

• Secrets to Improving Your Smile

• Teeth Whitening

• Tooth Coloured Fillings - White Fillings

Endodontics & Root Canal Therapy

• Endodontic Treatment - Root Canal Treatment

• Root Canal Treatment - Root Canal Therapy

Periodontics & Gum Disease

• Gum Disease - Periodontal Disease

• Periodontal Disease & Prevention

• Periodontal Disease – Treatment for Periodontal Disease

Dentistry for Pregnancy, Children & Teenagers

• Baby Bottles to Cups – Choose Training Cups Carefully, Use them Temporarily

• Baby’s First Teeth

• Back-to-School Dental Check-Up

• Pregnancy & Oral Health

• Tooth Eruption – Primary Teeth - Baby Teeth

• Tooth Eruption – Permanent Teeth - Adult Teeth

General Dentistry

• Antibiotics Before Dental Treatment

• Bad Breath - Halitosis

• Bad Breath - Halitosis - Frequently Asked Questions

• Burning Mouth Syndrome

• Canker Sores and Cold Sores

• Cracked or Broken Tooth

• Dental Phobia - Putting an End to Dental Phobia

• Dental Sealants – Protecting Your Teeth

• Diet and Tooth Decay

• Dry Mouth – Xerostomia

• Eating Habits that Can Harm Teeth

• Fillings – When Do Fillings Need Replacing?

• Fluoride – Nature’s Cavity Fighter

• Grinding Teeth - Bruxism

• Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body

• Mouthguards – Keeping Your Teeth Safe

• Sensitive Teeth – Causes and Treatment

• Toothbrush Care, Cleaning, and Replacement

Oral Health

• Smoking and Your Oral Health

• Oral Piercing and Health

• Oral Cancer – How to Protect Yourself

• Oral Care for Cancer Patients

• Oral Health and Diabetes

• Oral Health and Medications

• Oral Health and Methamphetamine Use

• Basic Oral Care

• Bisphosphonate Medications and Your Oral Health

• Bottled Water and Oral Health

• Buying Oral Care Products