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How to Keep Your Teeth Healthy and White While Travelling
If you are planning a trip away, then take a few moments to consider your dental health. While travelling, it is important to follow a good oral care routine and take precautions to avoid developing problems when away from home. Here are some tips to help you maintain healthy teeth and gums so you can Read More [...]
Jun, 12, 2023
How Does Seasonal Change Cause Tooth Sensitivity?
Have you noticed your teeth are more sensitive as the weather gets colder? It’s a common complaint. During colder weather, your teeth can contract slightly, potentially causing microcracks that slightly open whenever you bite down, and which can allow unwanted sensations to penetrate your tooth nerves. Usually, your teeth are protected by tooth enamel, which Read More [...]
May, 07, 2023
Why We Might Recommend Dental Bonding
Dental bonding is a good option if you have slight imperfections in teeth; for example, a tooth is cracked or chipped or discoloured. The process is very straightforward as we apply a tooth-coloured composite resin to the tooth, using a shade that blends in with your natural teeth. Dental bonding is very cost-effective compared with Read More [...]
May, 07, 2023
Artificial Sweeteners and Your Oral Health
Most people know that sugar is bad for their teeth, but it’s the bacteria in your mouth that feed on sugar and cause the damage. As bacteria consume sugar, they produce acid that attacks the tooth enamel, weakening it and eventually causing cavities. Many people are trying to cut down on their sugar consumption and Read More [...]
May, 07, 2023
Healthy Ageing: Why Oral Health Matters for Seniors
Getting older carries a higher risk of dental problems, including oral infections and tooth decay. Tooth loss is normally due to tooth infections and can make it significantly trickier to eat comfortably, so it is harder to chew certain foods, including those that are more nutritious and can negatively affect appearance. Complete tooth loss is Read More [...]
Apr, 10, 2023
How Much Should the Tooth Fairy Leave in a Cost-of-Living Crisis?
Leaving a tooth out for the Tooth Fairy in exchange for cash is a time-honoured tradition, but the costs of paying for newly shed teeth can mount up fast, even for magical beings. While we are in a cost-of-living crisis, it can be hard for a Tooth Fairy to justify paying out a lot of Read More [...]
Apr, 10, 2023
Going Green for Your Oral Health: Eco-Friendly Oral Care Products
Many people are trying to take a more sustainable approach to life, including dental care products. Like many items, oral care products are often made from plastics or hard-to-recycle materials. Still, if you look around, it is possible to find oral care products that take a greener approach without compromising oral health. Below you will Read More [...]
Apr, 10, 2023
The Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry for a Healthier Smile
Most people investigate cosmetic dentistry because they want a perfect smile, but it can offer much more than this, and there are other advantages to consider. These include: Better Nutrition Eating a varied diet with failing, infected, painful, or missing teeth is tricky. Many foods are off-limits as they are too hard to chew comfortably. Read More [...]
Mar, 08, 2023
Smilexcellence, Your Local Family Dentist!
When Dr Yogita began Smilexcellence in 2015, it was with the vision of providing excellent, pain-free, affordable dentistry. Now, we are proud to be your local family dental practice and a well-established part of the local community here in Richmond, NSW. A Comfortable Caring Environment Our regular patients will already know that the practice is Read More [...]
Mar, 08, 2023
The Link between Oral Health and Overall Health
Good oral health is important; practising good oral hygiene can help prevent common dental problems, including gum disease and tooth decay. This is because a proper oral care routine helps prevent the buildup of bacteria in dental plaque, a sticky biofilm continually forming over your teeth and gums. Taking care of your teeth can prevent Read More [...]
Mar, 08, 2023
