Dry mouth (Xerostomia) Dry mouth is caused by lack of saliva and is often referred to colloquially as cotton-mouth or dough mouth. Saliva has a very important function in the mouth. Saliva is antiseptic and lubricates and washes the teeth and gums helping to keep them clean and free from debris … [Read more...]
How to Find an Excellent Family Dentist
Finding a family dentist in most urban locations is easy enough, but let’s face it when it comes to YOUR PARTICULAR FAMILY’S dental care you only want a dentist you can trust - so you want not just a family dentist you want an excellent family dentist. I think you would agree that most parents … [Read more...]
Children and Teeth
Should I be flossing my children’s baby teeth? - and other good questions. When will my child get his/her first baby tooth? Is it a problem if my baby has no teeth at 1 year old? My child’s second teeth are coming in crooked – how do I know if he will need braces? When should … [Read more...]
Painless Gold Coast Dental and Root Canal Treatment
An untreated cavity may lead to tooth loss without timely dentist intervention. Root canal treatment may be the required solution for a severely decayed tooth. Your tooth contains pulp found at its centre and in canals within each tooth root. The pulp consists of connective tissue, nerves and blood … [Read more...]
Fissure Sealants Help Prevent Tooth Decay
Teaching our children how to brush their teeth properly and regularly is one way to prevent tooth decay. However, because of the way some teeth are formed, it is virtually impossible to thoroughly clean them. Not all teeth have flat surfaces. Some have ridges so deep that not even a single bristle … [Read more...]
