The holiday season is well and truly under-way, and most of us are surrounded by festive treats such as chocolates and sweets that are difficult to resist and avoid. To help you get through the holiday season, we have lined up some key tips on minimising the risk of dental decays and keeping your […]
A toothache or tooth pain can come from a tooth in the mouth or the area around a tooth. There are different causes for toothaches and tooth pain. Treatment will depend on what is causing the toothache.Here are three possible causes for a toothache.
Sugary drinks can affect the teeth by causing tooth decay and tooth erosion. These drinks include soft drinks, energy drinks, sports drinks, pre-made iced teas, and fruit juice. The best choices for tooth-friendly drinks include water and milk.
There’s a lot going on in your mouth that is not visible to the naked eye, and dental X-rays allow the team at Essential Dental to see what’s happening below the surface. By taking X-rays, we are provided with a comprehensive assessment of the health of your mouth.
When you’re sick, it’s easy to put your life on hold until you get better. But there are a few things to consider when it comes to caring for your teeth and mouth when a cold sets in.
A nutritious meal at lunchtime isn’t just important to give your child an energy boost to finish out their school day – it can make a big difference in their overall and oral health.
If you’re concerned about expenses, packing a healthy lunch doesn’t have to be costly. Here are a […]
With the current COVID-19 restrictions in place it seems we are all at home a little more often. For those with children at home, the close quarters may yield an incident or two… sometimes these involve a missing tooth! “Accidents happen” is a phrase we have all heard, but the reality is that accidents […]
If you play a contact sport, and a lot of Aussies do, you risk injuring your teeth. Many sports have risk of contact and therefore serious dental injury. These sorts of injuries are often difficult to treat, and often involve a lifetime of expense.
Prevention is always better than the cure
Mouthguards can protect you from […]
Teeth grinding, or Bruxism as it’s officially known, is one of those tricky conditions that you could be suffering from without even knowing it. An involuntary clenching, grinding and gnashing of the teeth, it doesn’t always display its symptoms in ways that are immediately noticeable.
Most people aren’t even aware they are grinding their teeth […]
Wisdom teeth, also referred to as the third molars, usually are the last teeth to develop. At Essential Dental Golden Grove we know that how many wisdom teeth a person has will always vary. We’ve seen over many years that some of our patient’s develop all four whilst others will have none.
Problems with wisdom […]
