Dental Myth #3: Bad breath means bad brushing Fact: Bad breath can be caused by several factors, only one of which is poor oral hygiene. The main culprit is the food you eat. A diet full of garlic and onions is going to give your breath a certain odour, no matter how much you brush […]

Dental Health Week 6-9 August 2018 – Friday Friday is about check ups. A regular check up is important to monitor your oral health. It is important to maintain good brushing, flossing and eating habits. Haven’t been to the dentist for a while? Here’s what to expect: Remember, if your appointmen...

Dental Health Week 6-9 August 2018 – Thursday Thursday is about smoking. Smoking is bad for your health. It can cause may medical conditions, which in some cases is fatal. However, many people don’t realise the damage that smoking does to their mouth, gums and teeth. Healthy teeth need healthy h...

Dental Health Week 6-9 August 2018 – Wednesday Wednesday is sugar day. Specifically less-sugar day. Just a spoonful of sugar is enough to rot your teeth. Bacteria in food that is high in sugar, and soft and sports drinks, can eat away at your teeth and cause tooth decay. The mouth is full of hun...

Dental Health Week 6-9 August 2018 – Tuesday Tuesday is all about brushing! Brushing your teeth is so much more than squirting some paste onto a toothbrush and scrubbing at your teeth. For the best results you should brush you teeth for 2 minutes twice a day. As with all jobs it is important to [...

Dental Health Week 6-9 August 2018 This week Canberra Dental Care is focusing on some key areas of dental health. Monday is flossing day. Flossing is just as important as brushing and yet many people don’t do it. Flossing gets to those parts of your teeth your toothbrush misses. Don’t believe us…...