Dental Care
07 Jan 2019
Are You Experiencing a Dental Emergency? Here’s How to Find Out
Not every dental situation is considered a dental emergency. Learn what constitutes a dental emergency and what you can proactively do to save your tooth.
Dental Care
04 Jan 2019
Everything You Need to Know about Professional vs At-Home Teeth Whitening
Roughly 32% of people say that they’re very concerned about the look of their teeth. One out of every five people even go as far as concealing their teeth in photos. Based on this, it’s no wonder teeth whitening is…
Dental Care
13 Dec 2018
Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are surgical specialists who treat conditions, defects, injuries, and aesthetic aspects of the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face.
Dental Care
13 Dec 2018
How long should you wait to get a cavity filled?
>What is a cavity? A cavity is a hole in a tooth. Cavities are the end result of tooth decay, which occurs when dental plaque…
Children's health
02 Feb 2018
Oral health boost
When a dentist tells a patient they need to clean their teeth more often, there’s every chance the patient will cheerfully agree, then go home…
Dental Care
10 Dec 2017
When should you see a dentist about a toothache?
Are you experiencing a dull ache or sharp pain in your tooth? It sounds like you may have a toothache! Toothaches have several underlying causes…
Children's health
20 Jul 2016
Improving oral health in South Australia
A ceremony to mark the start of construction of the Riverland Oral Health Centre was hel in Berri last month.
Children's health
03 May 2016
First aid: Oral trauma (mouth and teeth injuries) in infants and toddlers
Injuries to the mouth like cut lips and chipped teeth are common for toddlers. All require immediate first aid, and some an emergency dentist appointment.
Children's health
25 Mar 2015
GP Q/A: What causes saliva dribble after sleep or a rest?
Reader Question: Hi Dr Joe, I often experience saliva dribble after sleep/rest, despite eating lightly in the evening and drinking plenty of water and tea. I’ve read on other forums that back-sleeping vs side-sleeping can make a difference however I find that when I fall asleep on my back I…
