Mouthguards and Dental Injuries in Sport
Dental injuries in sport are common and can vary from soft tissue damage to chipped teeth or even complete loss of a tooth. A sports mouthguard is a vital accessory for anyone participating in a sport where contact with the mouth and face is possible. While it is compulsory in sports such as football, there are a lot of spo... read more
Halitosis- Bad Breath
Halitosis, or more commonly known as bad breath can be a difficult subject to discuss and can be the cause of embarrassment and negatively affect self esteem and social confidence for some people who experience bad breath. A lot of people don't even know that they have it! With Valentine's Day fast approaching- now is the t... read more
Back to School Dental Tips
As many parents and children get ready to head back to another school year, it is time to spare a thought to getting your teeth school ready as well. In this blog we will share with you some back to school dental tips to kick start the 2015 school year and keep you smiling all year round. Tooth decay is still the most pr... read more
Dental Christmas Survival Guide
The holiday season is under-way and now more than ever we are tempted by chocolate sweets and bubbly treats that at this time of year are difficult to resist and avoid. But there are some things you can do this Christmas time to minimise the risk of dental decay in the New Year with our Dental Christmas Survival Guide. 1... read more
Oral Piercing Risks
Are you considering a tongue or lip piercing? Are you aware of oral piercing risks? Oral Piercings of the lip and tongue can be a symbol of self expression with young adults. While it may be the 'trend' or 'cool', tongue and other oral piercing can affect your teeth and gums. Before getting a piercing, be sure that you a... read more
Tooth Sensitivity: getting to the root of the problem
Tooth sensitivity affects many Australians. It can be an unpleasant experience when cold or sweet foods and drinks are consumed which can lead to avoidance and displeasure of certain foods and beverages. If you wince or have reactions while brushing or consuming cold items such a ice-cold water, you may be suffering from se... read more
Tips on how to care for your Toddlers Dental Health
Caring for your toddlers dental health can be difficult. They are starting to become independent, wanting to brush on their own and 'NO' tends to become a word of choice. They also start to become aware of tastes and sugary treats can become of object of shopping trolley tantrums and a reward for good behaviour and even br... read more
Invisalign- the ‘Invisible Braces’
Invisalign is an innovative orthodontic treatment which helps straighten teeth without the brackets and wire of conventional braces. Dentalspa Geelong is excited to offer Invisalign to our clients to help them achieve optimal smile and confidence. Invisalign cases are selected on an individual basis, with an orthodontic ... read more
Diabetes and dental health
Diabetes is a chronic condition in which the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood is too high. People with poorly controlled diabetes are more susceptible to infection and don’t heal as fast or effectively as people with very well controlled diabetes or people without the condition. There are a few ways you can help ... read more