Dentist Journal

The words “root canal” are enough to drive fear into the hearts of any sane adult. You would have surely heard horror stories from other people about not only how painful they can be, but how expensive they can be too. Avoiding a root canal is probably high on your list of “do not want” […]

Do you go local for your health care providers? Whether it’s your doctor, your dentist, your optometrist, your dermatologist, or any other health professional, you may be seeing one that is many, many kilometres away. Whether it’s by choice – perhaps a friend recommended them to you, or simply because you used to see them […]

Dental implants have been gaining in popularity for many years now. Their hard-wearing nature, natural look, and longevity have made them a mainstay in dentistry that is only becoming more prevalent around the world. Dental implants replace missing, rotten, or otherwise untenable teeth. Alternatives that have been used in similar cases are bridges and partial […]

Your child’s first dental check-up is an important milestone in the ongoing care of their dental health. Ensuring your child has healthy teeth and gums from a very young age can ensure they don’t suffer from issues in the future. Your child’s first dental appointment should be on or before their first birthday. In preparing […]

A study performed by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare revealed that 28.8% of Australians aged 15 and over were suffering from gingivitis. Gingivitis is a relatively common issue. Gingivitis gets its name from the part of your gums that surrounds your teeth, referred to as the gingiva, which may become inflamed due to […]

Primary (baby) teeth fall out when the adult teeth begin moving up into the jaw and basically push the root of the baby teeth out. Children begin having loose, wiggly teeth around age four and begin losing their baby teeth between the ages of five and seven on average. At the same time, the molar […]