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Should You Replace Your Old Silver Fillings?
If you grew up in an era of metal fillings, you may have a few dark patches at the back of your mouth that you rarely think about. They have done their job
The Early Sign of Gum Disease Most People Ignore
A little pink in the sink when you spit out the toothpaste. Most people see it, register it for half a second, and carry on with their morning. It does not hurt, it
Chipped a Front Tooth? You Might Not Need a Crown
It happens in an instant. A bite into something hard, a knock during sport, or simply an old edge that finally gives way, and suddenly there is a small chip on a front
Why a Chemist Mouthguard Might Not Save Your Child’s Teeth
Winter sport season is in full swing, and across Brisbane’s northside that means footy, rugby and netball most weekends. Amid the boots, the socks and the early starts, the small piece of gear
Why Would Anyone Wait Three Weeks for a Crown Anymore?
The old way of getting a crown had a rhythm everyone dreaded. One appointment to prepare the tooth and take a putty impression, a temporary crown glued on to get you through, then
When Snoring Is More Than Just Noise: What Your Dentist Can See
Snoring is usually treated as a punchline, or a reason someone ends up on the couch. But a partner’s elbow in the ribs at 2am is sometimes the first sign of something worth