Strong healthy teeth and optimum growth of the jaws and face, are a vital component of your child’s overall health and well-being. So here’s a quick checklist of what commonly happens when you take your child for a dental visit at Best St Dental

You don’t want to be worried about whether or not you have bad breath at any time, let alone during the Christmas season.

We’re committed to safety and quality at Best St Dental and we’re pleased to announce we are now a COVID Safe business.

This means we have a COVID safe plan to help protect patients, staff and visitors to the practice.

You may be surprised to find out that 13-39% of all dental injuries are sports-related. Injuries are twice as common in males as females, with the maxillary central incisor being the most commonly injured tooth (that's the big tooth in the front of the mouth).

From cheese to yoghurt, to your home brewed kombucha, we consume bacteria and bugs every day and have for thousands of years. A healthy and balanced microflora is important for our health and wellbeing. Our bodies have an intimate interdependence with bacteria and other microorganisms in what is known as the ‘human microbiome’.

We’re often reminded of the importance of staying hydrated but it’s easy to forget when we’re overwhelmed with the busyness of day to day life. Most people are aware of how important it is for our general health but perhaps you haven’t considered how important it is to our oral health too. 

If you’ve turned on the television lately there is a fair chance you will have seen advertising for charcoal toothpastes which claim to remove stains and whiten teeth.

But how effective is modern activated charcoal toothpaste? Are these claims are based on solid scientific data? Read on as we explore some commonly asked questions.

The most common filling material used when building up teeth is known as composite resin. This is a material made of plastic and glass which sets under blue light. The material bonds to tooth enamel and can be used to build up entire teeth. 

Have you ever wondered how best to look after your own, or a family members dentures? Many people think that once they have dentures they won’t have any more dental issues. On the contrary, dentures and gums that aren’t looked after properly can just as easily lead to infection.

Let’s be honest, root canal has a bad name! More than likely you’ve heard bad stories from “friends” about root canal treatment, but can you tell fact from fiction? Keep reading to learn the benefits of root canal treatment as we dispel some common misconceptions regarding dentistry’s most misunderstood middle-child.

Over 200,000 years ago, the early human brain started to grow at a rapid pace, changing the shape of the skull and leaving a lot less room for teeth. With their new smarts and the introduction of agriculture, people began to eat softer more palatable foods, basically removing the need for wisdom teeth to exist at all.

When was the last time you replaced your toothbrush??

Over half the population will suffer from tooth sensitivity at some stage, the undiagnosed underlying causes could be scarier than you think!

Have you ever been drawn to someone else's bright, white smile? Maybe you’ve wished your teeth were just a few shades brighter. It’s easy to get confused and overwhelmed with all the different whitening toothpastes, whitening strips and bleaching trays on the market.

Keep reading to learn about the benefits of professional tooth whitening, what works and what may not.

When you’ve been at the dentist have you ever been asked a question that doesn’t have anything to do with your teeth? Or maybe you’ve not mentioned a medication or condition to your dentist because it didn’t seem related? Keep reading to find out why your medical history is important to your dentist.

“More than 5% of the Australian population are regular tooth grinders and this number is only increasing. Sometimes it is a sign of more serious health conditions”

There is an ongoing debate on how often people should attend the dentist. No one seems to agree and if the truth be told, most people would rather be doing something else!

We all know that tooth decay can lead to tooth ache, dental infections and even tooth loss, but there is another common problem that we see everyday in our practice and it’s only becoming more common, CRACKED TEETH.

If you’ve ever worried about your child’s teeth or if they may have problems with their teeth in the future, then this article is for you.

More than 280 people are diagnosed with diabetes every day and that number is increasing. The total annual cost of diabetes across the nation is $14.6 billion!!! There are up to 2 million people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

When’s the time to worry about your child’s smile and what should you be looking out for as their face develops?

Sleep disordered breathing can affect up to one in three adults.

Contributing factors to sleep apnoea are Age, Weight and upper airway structure, that is whether you have a narrow airway or not.

Your mouth plays an important role in contributing to your general health. Decayed teeth or bleeding gums harbour millions of bacteria. Aside from possibly causing a toothache or a dental or gum abscess, these bacteria can be harmful to your general health.

Dry mouth is a very common condition that is affecting increasing numbers of patients that we see in the practice. Lack of saliva flow can lead to anything from mild discomfort to rapidly progressive tooth decay, bad breath and tooth wear.

Worrying about having bad breath is a common social anxiety. Bad breath can be caused by poor oral health or by some medical conditions, so knowing when you have it and what to do about it are really important. In some cases fear of bad breath can lead to social isolation.

Do you know someone that is house-bound or living in an aged care facility? Maybe someone with an intellectual disability that makes it difficult to be comfortable in strange surroundings? This is an important article that could make the world of difference to you.

Tooth decay is bad news. It can cause your child pain and discomfort. It can also affect eating, speaking and sleeping. The good news is that tooth decay is pretty easy to avoid with good dental care and tooth-friendly eating and drinking.

Find out what pork pies can tell you about your teeth!

We’re very excited to announce a new service at Best St Dental. Dr Mark Wotherspoon is commencing a home visit service for patients that are unable to come into a dental practice.

Recently, I returned to a pilates class that I had not been to for a while. Why had I stopped? Was I tired of it?

I’d got to a point where my body felt good, so maybe I didn’t need it so much anymore? Nothing hurt, so was it worth it? I could save some money by not participating.