tooth decay

This list of blog posts by Sunshine Coast Smile Centre is all about tooth decay.

At Sunshine Coast Smile Centre we perform all tooth decay procedures in-house at our Maroochydore practice.

To find out more detailed information or to make an appointment please call us on 07 5443 2800.

Protecting your Teeth

Protecting your Teeth Post-Christmas

Protecting your Teeth Post-Christmas – It’s always the way at Christmas. Dental clinics close up and just as they do, crack! Murphy’s Law is at it again. Between crispy pork crackling and rogue traditions like putting a penny in Christmas Pudding (not recommended from a dentists’ perspective). Chips and cracks around the holiday season certainly

read more

Healthy Teeth: Eating your Teeth Healthy

Good Food for Healthy Teeth Some foods and drinks are magic for supporting healthy teeth and saliva. Anything that helps to reduce acids and is low in sugar tends to help our teeth, like these wonderful snacks… Questionable Food for Healthy Teeth Some foods and drinks that are healthy can work against us if we

read more
These 7 oral hygiene tips will reduce your risk of Tooth Decay.

How To Reduce The Risk Of Tooth Decay

Tooth decay is something that affects many people in Australia regardless of their age.It is caused by your tooth enamel, (the hard, outer layer of your teeth) being eroded and destroyed by plaque.During the course of your day a sticky film of bacteria, more commonly known as plaque, constantly forms on your teeth.It is accentuated

read more
4 Top Tips To Improve Your Childrens Teeth from Sunshine Coast Smile Centre

4 Top Tips To Improve Your Childrens Teeth

As parents we all worry about our children’s teeth.  Tooth decay can be a real issue for both children and teenagers alike. Luckily decay along with many other common dental ailments can be prevented.   The following are some things that you can do as parents to ensure your children maintain an optimum level of

read more
Check out these 5 main reasons to visit the dentist.

5 Of The Most Common Reasons To Visit The Dentist

According to a recent study by the Australian Institute of Health & Welfare some 64% of people aged 5 and over had cause to visit the dentist in the previous year. That equates to around 15 million patients.   For many their reason to visit the dentist was for a routine check-up and clean.  

read more
If you think you might need Dental Fillings please call Sunshine Coast Smile Centre on 07 5443 2800.

How to tell when you need Dental Fillings

Dental Fillings is a popular technique to restore the structure and function of a tooth that has been lost, decayed or damaged.   You might not be aware of this but as a procedure Dental Fillings have actually been around since the early 1500s!   They can affect anyone. Even those who maintain a good,

read more
If you are worried about the link between Diabetes and Your Oral Health contact Sunshine Coast Smile Centre on 07 5443 2800

Diabetes and Your Oral Health

The link between Diabetes and Your Oral Health is something we can’t stress enough at Sunshine Coast Smile Centre.   Diabetes is a common disease which affects almost 1.5 million people in Australia. It is a serious condition where either not enough insulin is produced or the cells do not respond to it properly.  

read more