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Celebrating Dental Health Week in Northmead
The first complete week of August (6-12) is the Australian Dental Association’s (ADA) Dental Health Week! Dental Health Week is the ADA’s annual oral health event, and My Local Dentists Northmead is happy to work alongside the ADA during the week and as the year continues.
Orthodontics For Your Perfect Smile!
If you’re thinking about investing in braces, there are a variety of things to take into consideration.
Your dentist may suggest orthodontic treatment if misaligned teeth begin to affect your or your child’s oral health, or if you are unhappy with the appearance of your teeth.
Odd Beliefs & Unusual Dental Facts
From ancient Egyptian "toothers" to the highly trained dentists and staff at My Local...
The Importance of Scheduled Dental Cleaning
Have you ever wondered why your dentist recommends that you visit at least twice a year?...
Dental Sealants – An Answer At All Ages
Cavities are more common than many other childhood ailments, and they can cause a range of other problems as well. That’s why many dental professionals recommend that children receive dental sealants to protect against decay. Dental sealants give parents peace of mind by protecting their children’s teeth.
The most likely location for a cavity to develop in your child’s mouth is on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. These surfaces are filled with tiny grooves that trap bacteria and food particles. A toothbrush can’t always reach these dark, moist little crevices. This creates the perfect conditions for tooth decay.
Braces and Swelling/Bleeding Gums: What Does it Mean, and What to Do?
The most common cause of bleeding gums in ALL cases is gingivitis or gum disease. But the fact is that braces can make it easier for gum disease to take hold in your mouth.
At My Local Dentists Northmead, we want you to know why braces may make your gums bleed, and what you can do about it.
There are multiple possible causes of swelling and bleeding related to braces.
The Importance Of Dentures To Your Oral Health
We get one set of permanent teeth and if we lose them, they can only be replaced with temporary, although durable, restorations. The three main options for tooth replacement are dentures, dental bridges, and dental implants.
Oral Care Tips For Your Holiday Smiles
With the holiday season here, sweet treats are all around us. As delicious as they are, unfortunately, they are the leading cause for tooth decay.
And with all of the present-wrapping and card-writing, there’s not a lot of time to devote to your health. To help you out, My Local Dentists Northmead has partnered with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to come up with 12 tips for maintaining your dental health during the holidays.
We’ve put together 4 great tactics to make an advent calendar dental-smart as well as 8 bonus tips to make your holiday seasons a healthy and happy one for you, your loved ones, and their teeth! Together we can make this holiday festive, fun, and full of healthy smiles!
Children’s Week – Time To Ensure The Health Of Our Children
Children’s Week is an annual event celebrated in Australia held in the fourth week of October (from 21–29). In 1996 the week adopted a permanent theme: “A Caring World Shares” as a reflection of Children’s Week aims.
In advance of Children’s Week, My Local Dentists Northmead is sharing the fact that if kids have healthy teeth and good oral hygiene at an early age, they substantially increase their chances of keeping them for life, reducing dental disease, and enjoying better overall health.