Dental Tips & Info

If you’ve been delaying or avoiding your dental check-ups due to the cost of living, you’re not alone. But you’re also not alone in fearing that this could cost you more in the long run. In the current cost of living crisis, dentist appointments are being forgotten and avoided, leading to thousands of hospitalisations each […]

  Sports drinks were developed to help support recovery for athletes after intense exercise. However, these ‘recovery drinks’ have become a staple for many people who feel they want to replenish water and electrolytes after exercise. Although sports drinks can taste and look good, the truth is that most of us don’t need to drink […]

  We’d all like to have a white and bright smile, though for lots of reasons achieving this is not always possible. Over time and exposure to certain foods and drinks can lead to tooth staining and yellow or discoloured teeth. For most of us, this is unavoidable. Teeth can also appear discoloured because of […]

  While it’s true that the cost of living has been rising, there’s one area where being proactive can actually save you money in the long run – your oral health.  The reality is that many oral health conditions, if left undiagnosed and untreated, worsen over time with an increased risk of complications. Regular examinations […]

  We are excited to announce that nib Dental Care Chatswood centre has relocated to Westfield Chatswood. This change has taken effect from today, Wednesday 5th April, 2023. Patients will continue to receive the same expert care and service that they’ve come to expect from us, and can continue to book appointments with their existing […]

  Most of us know attention deficit hyperactivity disorder by its common abbreviation – ADHD. This is a medical condition affecting one in every 20 children. Those that are impacted by ADHD can find dental appointments and day to day care challenging. Common dental issues for children with ADHD Children with ADHD can be especially […]

  Over the last few years cosmetic dentistry has evolved to become more affordable and accessible. So, if you’re like many people and not entirely happy with your smile, it may help to know you have options. Having a beautiful smile is something which many of us consider important to our overall presentation and confidence. […]

  Many of us are keen to learn more, and social media has endless information to help us in our day-to-day lives. Social media has become saturated with recommendations around ‘at-home hacks’, and DIY dental.    Understanding the risks of DIY Dentistry The idea of saving time and money by trying dental treatments at home […]

As the holidays come to an end and we prepare to return to work and school, there are a few things we can do to help our kids get back into their oral health habits and routines. Like most things health-related, consistency is key, especially when it comes to teaching our kids oral health routines […]

Most of us know how important it is to care well for our teeth. However, it’s just as important to be aware of the structures which surround and support teeth and to look after them to avoid gum disease and tooth loss.    Gums provide a protective covering for the bones which anchor our teeth […]

Many of us see the New Year as an opportunity to make positive changes and to improve our general health and well-being. Although we’re all individuals and entitled to our own personal goals, every one of us benefits from having a healthy mouth and investing a little time and energy into our oral health. Oral […]

By the end of the year, we’re all entitled to relax a little and enjoy ourselves. For most of us, many festive celebrations centre around food and drinks, making it easy to lose a sense of control over what we’re consuming. And while no one wants to be a total grinch about the holidays, it […]

  In recent years, we’ve come to appreciate more and more the mouth/body connection and its effect on our health. Put simply, if our mouth is not healthy, we are at higher risk of developing a range of health conditions. Heart disease, diabetes, pregnancy and birth complications, as well as respiratory diseases, are more common […]

  You could be forgiven for not investing too much energy thinking about your teeth once you’ve gone to bed. For many of us, the nightly ritual of tooth brushing and flossing ticks off a mental checklist of things to do before going to sleep.  But even when you’re in the land of dreams, there’s […]