Latest blogs from your local dental team
Back to School Dental Tips
As many parents and children get ready to head back to another school year, it is time to spare a thought to getting your teeth school ready as well. In this blog we will share with you some back to school dental tips to kick start the 2015 school year and keep you smiling all…
Dental Christmas Survival Guide
The holiday season is under-way and now more than ever we are tempted by chocolate sweets and bubbly treats that at this time of year are difficult to resist and avoid. But there are some things you can do this Christmas time to minimise the risk of dental decay in the New Year with our…
Oral Piercing Risks
Are you considering a tongue or lip piercing? Are you aware of oral piercing risks? Oral Piercings of the lip and tongue can be a symbol of self expression with young adults. While it may be the ‘trend’ or ‘cool’, tongue and other oral piercing can affect your teeth and gums. Before getting a piercing, be…
Tooth Sensitivity: getting to the root of the problem
Tooth sensitivity affects many Australians. It can be an unpleasant experience when cold or sweet foods and drinks are consumed which can lead to avoidance and displeasure of certain foods and beverages. If you wince or have reactions while brushing or consuming cold items such a ice-cold water, you may be suffering from sensitive teeth.…
Tips on how to care for your Toddlers Dental Health
Caring for your toddlers dental health can be difficult. They are starting to become independent, wanting to brush on their own and ‘NO’ tends to become a word of choice. They also start to become aware of tastes and sugary treats can become of object of shopping trolley tantrums and a reward for good behaviour and…
Invisalign- the ‘Invisible Braces’
Invisalign is an innovative orthodontic treatment which helps straighten teeth without the brackets and wire of conventional braces. Dentalspa Geelong is excited to offer Invisalign to our clients to help them achieve optimal smile and confidence. Invisalign cases are selected on an individual basis, with an orthodontic consultation required to establish if you meet…
Diabetes and dental health
Diabetes is a chronic condition in which the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood is too high. People with poorly controlled diabetes are more susceptible to infection and don’t heal as fast or effectively as people with very well controlled diabetes or people without the condition. There are a few ways you can help…
How to prevent dental decay in children
Dental decay is one of the most chronic childhood diseases – left untreated it can cause pain, infections and abcesses. Poor dental health early on is more likely to lead to poor dental health later in life. Dental hygiene and good health is vital for overall health and wellbeing. Fortunately, there are a number of…
Stress Down Day at Dentalspa
Stress can place a lot of strain on all areas of our lives. But have you considered what it could mean for your oral health? During periods of stress, the body’s immune system is compromised, which means it cannot work as effectively to fight off infections. This leaves you more prone to getting run down…
Diabetes Awareness Week 14th- 20th July, 2013
The Australian Diabetes Council has indicated that 3.6 million Australians and 366 million people worldwide are living with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes(1)! So what is diabetes exactly and how does it relate to Oral health? Diabetes is a chronic disease, whereby the body is unable to produce an adequate supply of…