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Greenslopes Dental is open for your emergency dental needs During this uncertain time, we are still open as an emergency dentist. So you can visit us in our Greenslopes clinic for your emergency dental needs. Whilst we remain open, we have taken extra measures to ensure the health and safety of our patients and staff,...

Regular visits to your dentist are required to maintain your oral health, however, they can also improve how you look! If you are wanting to gain confidence as you age, simple steps such as whitening your teeth can make dramatic differences. You can look and feel confident with your beautiful, new smile. Whitening Over the years our teeth yel...

When it comes to eating right for your teeth, it all comes down to moderation. It's much easier to eat the right things now rather than deal with cavities and gum disease later on. You can still eat the foods that you want, so long as you brush and floss afterwards and don't eat them all the time....

1. Only sugar causes tooth decay Sugary food and drinks will naturally affect the condition of your teeth, sometimes causing cavities. However, even when you don’t have a sweet tooth, not taking care of your teeth is another path to cavities. Without regular brushing or flossing, tartar and plaque will build up often causing inflammation....

What is it  Bruxism is a condition in which a person grinds, gnashes or clashes their teeth unconsciously while they’re awake or in their sleep. It tends to come hand in hand with other sleep disorders such as snoring or sleep apnea. Some people grow out of Bruxism or may experience it for a short period,...

Sleep apnea is a disorder that sees the throat closing up and consequently blocking airflow, stopping you from breathing. Once your brain registers this, it will wake you up enough to resume breathing again. You'll then most likely fall back to sleep instantly, possibly not processing that you were awake. For those with mild sleep apnea,...

No matter which you prefer, each version of the toothbrush will still do its job of ensuring your teeth are plaque-free, so long as your technique is right that is.

There has been a recent surge in the popularity and availability of at-home teeth whitening products. There is little information provided about these products and consumers often have limited knowledge about what they are receiving. The only endorsements available come from Instagram stars and celebrity endorsements; no scientific or medical reco...

When people think about braces or invisalign treatments the most prominent reason for undergoing treatment is the cosmetic benefits. However, straight teeth are probably lower on your dentist’s list of priorities. In fact, there are significant health benefits to straightening teeth. Here are 5 reasons you should straighten your teeth: ...

Many people are aware and have been for some time, the effects that carbonated sugary drinks can have on our health. This awareness has lead to many fear campaigns and urban legends. Unfortunately, over time these fear campaigns have deafened people and made it harder and harder to spread clear, truthful messages about how substances...