Thumb Sucking
Most children should grow out of thumb or finger sucking between 2 and 4 years of age. If sucking continues beyond 6 or 7 years of age, dental problems may begin such as: (more…)
Don’t put baby to sleep with a bottle.
- When babies fall asleep with a bottle some milk stays in the mouth and on the teeth. This can cause tooth decay.
- Once your baby has finished feeding remove the baby from the breast or bottle.
Prevention of tooth decay with healthy eating.
- Limit sugars and processed foods to mealtimes (rather than between meals).
- Choose snacks such as cheese, natural yoghurt, fresh fruit and vegetables, dry biscuits, nuts and wholegrain bread.
Denture Care
Food debris and plaque need to be cleaned from all denture surfaces daily. Clean your dentures using a soft toothbrush and mild soap and water or denture paste. Standard toothpaste is not recommended. (more…)
Orthodontics
Orthodontics is a type of dentistry that corrects teeth and jaw alignment problems using devices such as dental braces (fixed appliances), plates and headgear. Orthodontic treatment is often recommended to correct problems such as a protruding lower jaw, protruded upper teeth (buck teeth) or crooked and crowded teeth. (more…)
Dental Sealant
A dental sealant is tooth-coloured plastic film that is professionally applied to the deep grooves (fissures) on the back teeth (molars) where tooth decay most often starts. (more…)
