5 Tips for Caring for Your Children’s Teeth
Stay on top of your baby's oral health with these 5 top tips from the Australian Dental Association. At Family Focus Dental, we're all about caring for your family's oral health, even to the youngest members. Visit one of our friendly dentists today to discuss any questions or concerns you have about your infant's oral health.
How to Floss Your Teeth Properly
Ensuring that flossing becomes a daily habit is crucial for maintaining excellent oral health. While your trusted dentist at our practice can provide personalised guidance on proper flossing technique, here are some fundamental tips to integrate into your family's daily oral care routine.
Understanding Dental X-rays
Family Focus Dental utilises Bitewing, OPG, and CBCT for quick and non-invasive oral health assessments. The procedure prioritises safety with minimal radiation exposure, and special accommodations ensure all young children to pregnant women. Central to our philosophy is the empowerment of patients through education, ensuring informed decisions about oral health care.
How to Fight ‘Mask Mouth’
Extended mask wearing can cause an oral health problem known as ‘mask mouth’, which includes issues such as bad breath, gum disease, dry mouth, etc. In our blog post, we discuss some methods to help maintain your oral health amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.
When will my baby’s teeth appear?
Raising a baby can cause both incredibly joy as well as overwhelming anxiety and new mums and dads are often faced with endless questions about their baby’s health. And their oral health is no exception. The chart below, provided by the Australian Dental Association, illustrates the name of each tooth and what age each tooth is likely to erupt and be lost.
3 Treatment Options for Missing Teeth
Missing teeth don’t just affect your smile cosmetically, but can also have serious impacts on your oral health such as bite alteration, shifting teeth and weakening of your jawbone. So what are some ways you can replace your missing teeth? In our infographic below, we’ve outline three common treatment options for missing teeth.