Dental injuries are common when playing sport for adults and children alike. To protect your mouth against impact, it is important to consider purchasing a custom-fitted sports mouthguard. A sports mouthguard is an oral appliance made of soft plastic used to protect your teeth and gums from sustaining injuries during sport. Many sports-retail stores and…
Dental phobia is a very real problem for millions of people around the world. Fear of the dentist and dental procedures can be so intense that it prevents many people from seeking the dental care that they require. Whether you have a slight case that simply makes visiting your dentist an unpleasant experience or you…
Regular trips to your dentist are a key part of dental care, but even more important is how you care for your smile between check-ups. Brushing your teeth morning and night does not guarantee you are giving your mouth all of the attention that it needs. Consider the following tips to help take your dental…
Wisdom teeth are a set of third molar that rarely grow into position correctly. Complications are commonplace with wisdom teeth. Symptoms include failure to fully erupt through the gum, the teeth becoming impacted or causing other teeth the shift out of alignment. Wisdom teeth can also grow on abnormal angles which can affect our other…
You’ve taught your child the basics of looking after their teeth: brushing and flossing twice a day. However, the secret to healthy teeth might be in your child’s lunchbox. The foods our children eat have a big impact on their teeth. Here is a list of the tooth-friendly foods you should incorporate into every meal…
Your mouth serves many functions like smiling, chewing and speaking. Dental health is also directly related to your overall body health. Discoloured teeth, broken teeth, gum infection and other dental problems can also affect your self-confidence. With this in mind, maintaining good dental hygiene is extremely important. Below is a list of 10 useful tips to…
One of the first things people notice about you is your smile. If you are self-conscious of your smile and unhappy with the alignment of your teeth, Invisalign may be an option to give you the straight, beautiful smile you deserve. What is Invisalign? Invisalign is an orthodontic treatment that doesn’t require wearing braces. Most…
Sports injuries, playground accidents, mishaps at home and car collisions are among the more common causes of dental trauma. Some dental problems need to be treated as soon as possible, while others can wait a few days. Do you know which is which? The team at Pimpama City Dental Centre are here to help with…
Are you wanting to change or refresh your smile? Unhappy with the condition of your teeth? Well, thanks to cosmetic dentistry you don’t have to be anymore! Porcelain crowns and veneers are designed to blend in seamlessly in the mouth and give you a perfect smile. There are some differences between to the two, so…
As we grow older the tendency to have stained or discoloured teeth increases. Many factors such as eating and drinking habits and smoking, all have an effect on the colour of our teeth. There are many myths surrounding tooth whitening these days. There is also a lot of misinformation regarding the topic. Here is a…