by Winston Wolf | May 31, 2023 | Dental FAQ, Family Dentistry
Our family dental clinic in Orange, NSW focuses on general preventive dentistry to maintain optimal health to prevent major oral issues. Our team provides stellar dental services, including advanced family and restorative dentist treatments, for a beautiful smile. We...
by Winston Wolf | Mar 31, 2020 | Family Dentistry
You have a full-time job or have other obligations that can’t be moved during the week. It might be your volunteer work, or you may have an essential job where time off is hard to come by. You may have children who – along with your full-time work – have...
by Dr David Kirby | Oct 5, 2019 | Dental FAQ, Family Dentistry
You’ve probably gotten a teeth cleaning at a dentist. But, with all those tools, you may be asking yourself how they get your mouth to be so clean? Well, it’s a question that requires an exploration into tools and techniques used by dentists and dental technicians....
by Dr David Kirby | Aug 8, 2019 | Family Dentistry, Oral Health Tips
Gum disease is no laughing matter. Gum disease – otherwise known as periodontitis – is a serious condition that not only affects your gums, but your overall health. One important thing to note before we go on – gum disease is often preceded by...
by Dr David Kirby | Mar 4, 2019 | Dental FAQ, Family Dentistry, Oral Health Tips
Have you ever ground your teeth together and felt the sensation of chalk running on a chalkboard? That comparison is valid, because chalky teeth is a common side effect of eating many kinds of foods. Chalky teeth can be a temporary side effect of eating foods high in...
by Dr David Kirby | Aug 7, 2018 | Family Dentistry, Food & Diet
So much of what we eat is, maybe not surprisingly, very bad for your teeth. But while some may be more obviously harmful, some categories on this list are not so obvious. See the five categories of foods that are most harmful to your teeth and why. What’s important to...
by Dr David Kirby | Dec 28, 2017 | Dental FAQ, Family Dentistry
At some point during your life, your dentist may suggest a root canal. While this is often considered a dreaded procedure, many people do not understand exactly what the procedure is, and what it entails. It’s All About the Roots Teeth have an interesting anatomy....
by Dr David Kirby | Sep 5, 2017 | Family Dentistry
Dentists across South Australia are raising the alarm about the declining state of dental health in their young patients. According to a worrisome new report, the numbers of children requiring serious dental care have shot up drastically in recent years — as...
by Dr David Kirby | Jun 27, 2017 | Family Dentistry, Food & Diet
Dentists across Australia are reporting good news from their visits with elderly patients. Though dental exams with older people are often fraught with unpleasant diagnoses, dental health professionals say they’ve seen an overall improvement in the state of senior...
by Dr David Kirby | Mar 27, 2017 | Dental FAQ, Family Dentistry
Women going through menopause experience a number of changes to their bodies. Hormonal imbalances can lead to many annoying and uncomfortable symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats which are well known and often discussed. A lesser known, but still important set...
by Dr David Kirby | Feb 28, 2017 | Dental FAQ, Family Dentistry, Oral Health Tips, Pediatric Dentistry
Caring for Baby’s First Teeth Your little bundle of joy didn’t come packaged with instructions, and many new parents may feel overwhelmed with making sure they’re taking proper care of their child at every stage of life. Managing your child’s oral health is very...
by Dr David Kirby | Jan 31, 2017 | Family Dentistry
For many people around the world, the New Year is a time to re-examine our lifestyles and work on incorporating healthy habits into our daily routines. Popular resolutions focus on losing weight, quitting smoking, and saving more money. But while we focus on becoming...
by Dr David Kirby | Dec 6, 2016 | Family Dentistry
If You Suffer From Dental Anxiety, It May Be Genetic Are you terrified of going to the dentist? Maybe it’s time to cut yourself some slack. New research has indicated that dentist-related anxiety could actually have a genetic cause. If the thought of the dentist gets...
by Dr David Kirby | Nov 1, 2016 | Dental FAQ, Family Dentistry
At a Loss About Flossing? Here Are the Facts For decades, flossing has been an essential part of good dental care and oral hygiene as recommended by dentists. Many people may struggle with incorporating it into their daily routine, but it was almost universally...
by Dr David Kirby | Oct 25, 2016 | Dental FAQ, Family Dentistry
Getting Partial Dentures? Here’s What You Need to Know: Dentures, full or partial, can generate apprehension on the part of the patient. However if it’s what your doctor recommended, it’s probably the best option for you. Recipients who are new to...
