General
Dr Sandie Copland
Dr Sandie Copland
General Dental Care
BAppSc (Hons) (USyd), DDS (Melb)
8 August 2018
Dental Health Week 2018: Watch Your Mouth
Dental Health Week is upon us once again and this year the Australian Dental Association is saying Watch Your Mouth: Not just your teeth. Not just your gums. Your whole ...
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8 August 2018
Cosmetic
Dr Madeleine Hoopmann
Dr Madeleine Hoopmann
General Dental Care
BDSc (Adel)
25 June 2018
If enamel is the hardest substance in the body, why...
Why do teeth break?
Teeth are made up of four main substances;
EnamelDentineCementumPulp
Enamel is the mineral layer which covers the outside of the crown of ...
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25 June 2018
General
Smile Solutions
13 June 2018
How Do I Prevent Dental Decay?
What is Dental Decay?
Dental decay is the process by which the hard outer layer of a tooth – the enamel – is broken down and the softer inside layer – called ...
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13 June 2018
General
Naomi Hoopmann
Naomi Hoopmann
Oral Hygiene and Dental Therapy
BOH (Adel)
23 May 2018
3 oral hygiene tips you need to know
Good oral health is not only important to your appearance but also essential for your overall physical health. Good oral hygiene helps prevent a variety of different ...
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23 May 2018
General
Smile Solutions
23 April 2018
Can a dental abscess affect your general health?
The short answer to whether a dental abscess can affect your general health is Yes. This is because, although the manifestation is localised, the implications of dental ...
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23 April 2018
General
Smile Solutions
19 April 2018
How do I make sure I never have bad breath (Halitosis)?
Here at Smile Solutions patients often ask us about the problem of bad breath and what they can do to prevent or manage it.
Bad breath, or halitosis, affects up to ...
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19 April 2018
General
Smile Solutions
16 April 2018
How to care for your toothbrush
We all know how important oral hygiene is, and using a toothbrush is a key part of that, but how many of you actually think about the importance of caring for your toothbrush ...
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16 April 2018
General
Smile Solutions
15 March 2018
Is flossing really that important?
Each time you visit your team of hygienists, dentists and dental assistants for a check-up and clean, there's one question you're almost certain to hear: "Have you been ...
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15 March 2018
General
Emily Fitzgerald
Emily Fitzgerald
Orthodontic Dental Therapy
ADOH (RMIT)
1 March 2018
Should I be using mouthwash as well as brushing and...
We often see advertising spruking the various benefits of mouthwash, including reduction of gum disease and tooth decay, as well as the creation of fresh breath. But ...
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1 March 2018
General
Smile Solutions
26 February 2018
Common dental emergencies and what to do
Dental emergency is a term used to describe incidences when you need to see your dentist as soon as possible, and is usually associated with pain.
Timely seeking of ...
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26 February 2018
General
Belinda Smithwick
Belinda Smithwick
Oral Hygiene and Dental Therapy
ADOH (RMIT)
22 February 2018
Health problems linked to poor oral hygiene
In recent years medical researchers have identified a relationship between poor oral hygiene and many health conditions. Some of the more significant health conditions ...
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22 February 2018
General
Dr Madeleine Hoopmann
Dr Madeleine Hoopmann
General Dental Care
BDSc (Adel)
5 February 2018
How often should I go to the dentist?
As a general rule it is recommended that you visit your dentist for a check-up and clean once every six months.
In dentistry, as in many areas of health, prevention is ...
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5 February 2018