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Your child’s first dental visit: Tips for parents to make it a success

Your Child’s First Dentist Trip: Tips For Parents to Make It a Success Bringing your child to the dentist for the first time can make parents nervous. But it doesn’t have to be that way. While you may harbour some apprehensions about visiting a dentist, remember that your child has…
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Spring has sprung

Spring has sprung, and with it all those nasty pollens that irritate our eyes and noses. See what advice our practitioners have for combating allergy season… Many people are surprised to learn that allergies and hay fever can have a huge impact on dental health. Here’s how: When our noses…
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Maintaining Good Health During Pregnancy

Maintaining Good Health During Pregnancy Your body needs all kinds of special care during pregnancy. This ranges from different nutritional needs to better oral health. The latter needs a particular amount of attention both before, during and after your pregnancy. A lot of women are unaware of the extent pregnancy…
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How to Prevent Dental Emergencies Before They Begin

5 Ways to Prevent Dental Emergencies Dental emergencies can’t always be avoided, especially when they result from some sort of physical trauma (like playing sport). But there are always preventative measures you can take. The number of patients needing dental treatments in North Sydney for preventable dental problems is on…
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How Do Invisalign Braces Work?

Many people who need their teeth corrected are concerned about the appearance of traditional braces. Some people may feel self-conscious , especially if seeking treatment as adults. Invisalign, often called invisible braces, is an increasingly popular option for people wanting to achieve a great healthy smile with minimal discomfort, inconvenience…
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Sugar Blog

Unless you’ve been living under a rock your whole life, you know that sugar causes tooth decay. But how? And when we say “sugar”, what are we actually talking about? Bacteria are naturally present in your mouth. On your teeth, under your gums, on your tongue, your cheeks…everywhere. There’s nothing…
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Is Coffee Bad for My Teeth

Is Coffee Bad for My Teeth?

Anyone who’s seen me as a patient will know I spend a lot of time questioning patients about their lifestyle, habits and diet. I find my patients are very aware that sweets and sugary treats are bad for their teeth, but few people are aware of the effect that coffee…
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Choosing the right toothpaste

Choose The Right Toothpaste

Walking through the dental section of a supermarket or chemist you see a confusing array of toothpastes to choose from: whitening, tartar control, gum protection, all- in- one. How do you know which to buy? This month we asked Dr Edwina for her tips on choosing the right toothpaste. Q.…
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The Mark of a Good Mouthguard

April in Australia marks the start of autumn - and also the start of the new sports season. So take Dr. Edwina Toulmin's advice and save your smile by wearing a custom-made mouthguard.
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