Ask A Dentist

Kid’s Toothpaste Question

“My kids are 2 and 3 and I noticed that the children’s toothpaste says ‘Do not swallow’ but they do – is this bad for them? Is there a better toothpaste option for them? What do you think of organic toothpaste?”

Gums Receding

“All of my gums look pink and healthy, except for my bottom gums at the front … I think my […]

Tooth Abscess

“I just got composite resin veneers and ever since, the gum above the right tooth has been very sore and […]

Ill-fitting Dentures

“I have a top denture and a lower partial denture. I am very concerned about preserving my existing teeth and […]

Chalky Teeth

“My child has white marks on her teeth which I have been researching and discovered the condition hypomineralisation. I have […]

Pregnancy Dental Care

How do I best care for my teeth during pregnancy? Does morning sickness damage my teeth? – Question from Marie […]

Bad Taste / Breath Question

Do you know what the cause of the bad breath taste may be? “Over the last week I have noticed […]

Mouthwash or Salt Water Rinse

Are there any long term side effects of rinsing the mouth with salt water? “Does it weaken the tooth, or […]

Kids dental trauma

In this article, we wanted to bring together a couple of similar questions we have received to Ask a Dentist, […]

Kids dental emergency?

In part one of this article series on kids dental traumas we looked at why even small traumas can result in big […]

Kids crooked teeth: information for parents

At Today’s Dentistry, we get many parents who are worried that their kids adult teeth are coming through crooked, overcrowded, […]

Missing tooth replacement options

When patients come to us with missing teeth, says Dr David Kerr, they often complain about 2 things: 1.  Trouble […]

How much do dental implants cost?

You’ve looked into how much dental implants cost in Australia and it’s in the thousands.

So now you’re thinking about going overseas to get them done for half the price. Bali… Thailand, maybe… and have a holiday with the money you’ve saved. Sounds good?

But wait. Before you book that plane ticket, read on.