Choosing the right toothbrush is essential for good dental health and more people are opting to use electric toothbrushes, but are they necessary? A good electric toothbrush can be quite expensive and most come with several additional features. They may have settings to whiten your teeth or massage your gums, in addition to simply cleaning […] Read more
Most of us need the occasional snack in between meals to help boost energy levels, but regular snacking, especially on carbohydrate rich or sugary and sticky foods can harm your teeth. Every time you eat acidity levels in your mouth increase. This is because bacteria in your mouth utilise leftover food particles for energy, allowing […] Read more
If you frequently wake up with headaches, then it is possible that you may have bruxism. This is the medical name for teeth clenching and grinding and it’s generally a nocturnal habit, so you may not know you have this problem until you develop various symptoms. In addition to frequently causing headaches, people with bruxism […] Read more
The school holidays are a perfect opportunity to ensure your children are up-to-date with their regular dental check-ups and hygiene appointments, and to complete any outstanding treatment plans. Ideally, we like to see children every six months but when you have a busy home life we know it’s easy to get behind schedule. How We […] Read more
As a caring and compassionate dental practice, we fully understand some people feel particularly anxious or nervous when they need dental treatment. This is why our custom-designed clinic has sedation equipment built into our treatment rooms and we have worked hard to create a calm and relaxing environment. Sedation dentistry can be enormously useful in […] Read more
Gingivitis is a gum infection and inflammation caused by bacteria in dental plaque and tartar. Ideally, your gums should be a healthy pink, fitting snugly around your teeth. If you have gingivitis, your gums are likely to bleed easily, they may look red and swollen and could feel slightly tender. One problem with gingivitis is […] Read more
Ideally, you should only show a small amount of gum tissue when you smile or talk but some people have what is called a gummy smile. Sometimes this may be due to an overactive lip muscle pulling up the upper lip, but most frequently it is caused by too much gum tissue, covering up teeth […] Read more
During the festive season many people travel to see friends and family or will just get away for a few days. If you are travelling, maintain a healthy mouth with our simple tips. Don’t forget to pack your toothbrush, your favourite toothpaste and dental floss, especially if you’re travelling somewhere a little off the beaten […] Read more
With the party season fast approaching, you want to make sure your smile will sparkle. The easiest and safest way is with a professional teeth whitening treatment and we have two options here at New Age Dental. For fast results, choose an in-chair laser whitening treatment where in just one appointment, your teeth will look […] Read more
Increasingly, research is showing that good oral hygiene may potentially improve fertility in men and women. Several studies have shown a link between poor oral health including gum disease and tooth decay, and with infertility problems. In men, poor dental health has been linked to poor sperm motility and sperm health. In women one study […] Read more
