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Does Your Child Need a Dentist Recommended Mouthguard for Sports?
Does your child need a dentist recommended mouthguard to play sport? If your child is over 7 years of age and playing a contact sport, we recommend using a mouthguard to prevent injury. Read more below! Does your child need a dentist recommended mouthguard for sports?...
Baby Teeth (Deciduous) – Early vs. Late Loss
Baby teeth (also known as deciduous teeth) do eventually fall out, but they play a key role in tooth/mouth development. Let's take a look at what healthy deciduous teeth do for you! Baby Teeth / Deciduous Tooth - A Primer Before they fall out, healthy deciduous teeth...
Brushing Teeth – Tips from Fernvale Dental
If your teeth brushing and flossing habits aren't as regular as they might be, you leave yourself open to issues such as bad breath, plaque build up, or cavities, especially if you have braces. Today the team at Fernvale Dental are going to give you some of their...
What Is Saliva and What Does It Do?
Why does our mouth produce saliva? What is it good for and what are the ramifications if we neglect our diet or stop drinking enough water? Let's learn more about saliva, the 'silent defender' of your mouth! What Is Saliva and What Does It Do? Keeping hydrated on a...
Teeth Whitening – Is It Safe?
Tooth whitening is very popular in 2019 but there's also a lot of misinformation and snake oil out there - let's take a look at what to do if you want to give your teeth a bit of a touch-up! Teeth Whitening - Is it safe and how well does it work? Tooth whitening is...
How Does Smoking Affect Your Teeth?
In 2019, everyone knows how much smoking affects your lungs. It also has many negative effects in your mouth, as one of the main causes of bad breath (halitosis). Smoking will also cause problems with your teeth, gums and oral mucosa. Is smoking bad for your teeth?...
Dental Care for Young Children
It's important to introduce your children to professional dental care from an early age (as young as 2/3). Booking regular checkups from this age will make the kids more comfy and relaxed at the dentist, and will also help grow the relationship between your children...