Dental Blog

Teething can be a difficult time for babies and their caregivers. Some babies find the process of teeth eruption painful or distressing, but this can vary for every child, with some not showing signs of discomfort. Fortunately, there are plenty of things you can try to help a teething chil.....
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Tooth decay is the most common dental disease, which affects most people at some point in their lives. In Australia, it’s estimated that around 1 in 3 adults has untreated tooth decay in their permanent teeth, while 1 in 3 children have decay in their baby teeth by the age of 5. This can l.....
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There’s lots to think about if you’re planning to have a baby, but it’s important not to neglect your routine dental care. While pregnancy itself doesn’t harm teeth and gums, hormone changes and other effects of pregnancy can cause damage and lead to other concerns. Visiting a dentist befo.....
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When it comes to healthy eating for your teeth, the most common advice is about things to avoid. While limiting sugar and acids can help prevent tooth decay and other problems, it’s also important to make sure your teeth and gums are getting the right nutrition to keep them healthy and str.....
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If your teeth have stains, other discolouration, or you just want a whiter smile, teeth whitening treatments provided by a dentist can brighten teeth by several shades. How long this takes will depend on the type of treatment you choose and how much whitening is needed. Professional teeth .....
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If you think you could benefit from straighter teeth, but you don’t like the idea of traditional braces, Invisalign clear aligners could be a solution. These clear, removable aligners function in a similar way to braces to shift teeth into their desired position and alignment, but without .....
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Smoking affects many aspects of health, including oral health. As well as directly causing stains and bad breath, tobacco use is a major factor in developing oral diseases and can affect your mouth in other ways. If you or someone you know smokes, cutting down or trying to quit could lower.....
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Whether you need to replace a single tooth, multiple teeth or all of your teeth, dental implants are considered the next best thing to natural teeth. The implants themselves can last a lifetime, and the replacement teeth attached can last for many years, depending on how well you care for .....
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An occasional dry mouth could mean you’re not drinking enough water, but a persistent dry mouth can be a sign of a more serious problem that needs professional care. Dry mouth (xerostomia) is an oral health condition that occurs when the salivary glands at the back of your mouth don’t prod.....
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Have your teeth become more sensitive to heat and cold, pressure or other sensations? Teeth sensitivity can have many possible causes, with as many treatment options. It can also sometimes be a warning sign of an underlying problem. Our dentists at Robina Town Dental will aim to identify t.....
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