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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?”

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Mini implants Question

Is it possible to have mini implants and not be toothless for a few months? “I have a right back […]

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Are Toothpicks Bad Question

Is it safe to use a toothpick to remove food stuck between my teeth after a meal? “I do floss […]

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Are You Scared of the Dentist?

I had a bad experience at a dentist where my heart started racing and I felt like I was going […]

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Wisdom Teeth

“I have a wisdom tooth that is coming through with an exposed nerve that is causing me a great deal […]

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Kids Tooth Chipped and Black Gum

“My daughter’s front baby tooth is chipped. “Since she was 1 it has slowly chipped away to the gum, I […]

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After Braces and Orthodontics

“I had braces in primary school and I am 21 now… …I am worried my teeth have moved and will […]

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Gums Receding

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

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Dental Problems

“I have had some problems with some previous dental work… “I had a filling done a few months ago and […]

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Tooth Abscess

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

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Replacing Silver Fillings

“Do you think people with old ‘silver’ fillings should have them removed and replaced by more up-to-date materials?” – Question […]

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Tooth Whitening with Veneers

“A number of years I broke a tooth and had it replaced from halfway down. I am now considering having […]

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Ill-fitting Dentures

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

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Chalky Teeth

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

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Pregnancy Dental Care

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

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Extracting Teeth

I have a toothache and am worried I might have to get it taken out. Does a sore tooth always […]

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Tooth Extraction Pain

“I have some tooth pain following a tooth extraction a couple of days ago. What is a normal amount of […]

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Bad Taste / Breath Question

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

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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 […]

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Denture Problems

I am not happy with my dentures. What should I do? “The bottom ones never seem to stay in and […]

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Fissure sealants

Fissure sealants reduce the chance of cavities in your children We receive a lot of questions from parents who suspect […]

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More about Fissure sealants

This is the second article in a three part series telling you of our top 3 ways to prevent decay […]

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Kids dental trauma

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

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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 […]

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Kids adult teeth not coming through properly

As your child starts losing their baby teeth and their adult teeth come through, it’s normal to worry if things […]

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Baby teeth not falling out before adult teeth

In our first article in this series, we answered some of the questions we often receive from parents who are […]

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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, […]

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7 surprising things that cause bad breath and 3 ways to fight

Just about everyone has suffered from bad breath at one point in their life. From morning breath to garlic breath, […]

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Orthodontics for young children

If your child’s teeth aren’t straight or their jaws aren’t lining up, the Australian Society of Orthodontists recommends an early […]

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Orthodontics FAQs

Finding out whether your child needs corrective dental work or not can put your mind at rest. Here, we answer […]

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Kids teeth grinding

Teeth grinding or bruxism in toddlers and young children is common and, yes, it can cause problems if it goes […]

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What drugs do dentists use?

Dental fear Brisbane – what drugs do dentists use? Whether you get funny in the tummy just thinking about it, […]

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Embarrassed about your teeth

You’re here because… you’re embarrassed about your teeth and want help, not judgement Are you embarrassed about your teeth and […]

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Really sore jaw – 5 fast tips you need to read

“When I wake up, I have a headache and a really sore jaw (I’m a bit stressed). I’ve heard of […]

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Researching dental options?

You’re here because… you know you have big problems and want to know all your options At Today’s Dentistry we understand […]

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Bad dental experience

You’re here because… a bad experience at the dentist in the past has left you anxious or afraid Many people […]

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Are you in pain?

You’re here because… you’re in pain or have an emergency and need to be seen promptly At Today’s Dentistry, we […]

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TMJ and teeth grinding

Many of us are coping with our job, home life, kids – so it’s no surprise we’re feeling stressed out, […]

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Missing tooth replacement options

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

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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.

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Painful wisdom teeth, valentines and private health questions

Valentines special – make sure your breath isn’t killing your love life Do you worry that you may be suffering […]

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Ask A Dentist Videos

Restorative dentistry is perfect for replacing missing teeth, be they one or many. It also includes fixing chipped, crooked or cracked teeth and problems with bite .

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Kid’s Toothpaste Question

Mini implants Question

Are Toothpicks Bad Question

Are You Scared of the Dentist?

Wisdom Teeth

Kids Tooth Chipped and Black Gum

After Braces and Orthodontics

Gums Receding

Dental Problems

Tooth Abscess

Replacing Silver Fillings

Tooth Whitening with Veneers

Ill-fitting Dentures

Chalky Teeth

Pregnancy Dental Care

Extracting Teeth

Tooth Extraction Pain

Bad Taste / Breath Question

Mouthwash or Salt Water Rinse

Denture Problems

Fissure sealants

More about Fissure sealants

Kids dental trauma

Kids dental emergency?

Kids adult teeth not coming through properly

Baby teeth not falling out before adult teeth

Kids crooked teeth: information for parents

7 surprising things that cause bad breath and 3 ways to fight

Orthodontics for young children

Orthodontics FAQs

Kids teeth grinding

What drugs do dentists use?

Embarrassed about your teeth

Really sore jaw – 5 fast tips you need to read

Researching dental options?

Bad dental experience

Are you in pain?

TMJ and teeth grinding

Missing tooth replacement options

How much do dental implants cost?

Painful wisdom teeth, valentines and private health questions

Ask A Dentist Videos

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