If you’ve just had your first filling, or you’ve lost fillings in the past, you may be worried about this one falling out. A fallen-out filling means more time in the dentist’s chair and could cause further damage to your teeth. While no filling lasts forever, there are ways to preserve their lifespan. Take note of these 3 tips to avoid filling loss, and make sure you visit your dentist immediately if your filling comes loose.…
Read More »There is often an endless list of things to do and places to go when one is overseas. For an increasingly large number of travelers, having a problematic wisdom tooth extracted or having dental implants installed mid-way through the holiday experience is a welcome idea. This is because the cost of dental treatment in some foreign countries is significantly lower than the cost of such treatment in Australia. There are several factors to consider when evaluating the significantly lower cost of an overseas dental appointment.…
Read More »A common reason people brush their tongue is to eliminate bad breath, but tongue brushing can have many other health benefits (oral and otherwise) that you may not be familiar with. Take a look at some of the lesser-known health benefits that come with brushing your tongue. Improves sense of taste You may have noticed that your tongue has a thick white coating from time to time - this white film is essentially a toxic buildup of any food you may have sampled throughout the day and is the reason your taste buds can appear dulled.…
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