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It’s been an absolute joy looking after you and we want to take this opportunity to wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous new year. At nib Dental Care we’re passionate about the health of your teeth and keeping our services available to you over the holiday season. A selection of our dental centres will
Most of us are aware of ways to care for our teeth and prevent tooth decay. Gum care, though less understood, is just as important. Gum disease is caused by the bacteria that live in plaque, a sticky colourless film which forms on our teeth after eating. Unless plaque is frequently removed with brushing
Dental anxiety is a fear or anxiety associated with going to the dentist. And although many of us would prefer to spend our time elsewhere, the truth is that having a healthy mouth is a vital part of maintaining your overall health. If you suffer with dental anxiety, you are not alone. Some people
Close to three million Australians have asthma, meaning around one in nine people are affected by this respiratory disease.[1] And although we understand a lot about how asthma can be triggered and attacks treated, the link between asthma and oral health largely goes unknown by those who suffer from it. Evidence has shown a
Most of us can easily recognise sugar in its processed form. Sitting prettily in a sugar bowl, those brown and white crystals don’t claim to be anything other than what they are. But sugar can also be a master of disguise, hidden in many of the foods and drinks we consume. And no matter
There are all sorts of health benefits to cutting back on sugar. And although we’ve always known about the relationship between sugar and tooth decay, there’s increasingly more evidence about sugar’s connection with other health related conditions too. High sugar diets increase the risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease, as well as other,
We’re all familiar with the look and taste of processed sugar. The granules we add to our tea and coffee and the immediate sweet taste from cakes and biscuits make it easy to recognise it as containing sugar. But sugar can come in many forms and it’s not always easy to detect its presence
Unfortunately, there are times when the damage to a tooth is too extensive and a tooth extraction is needed. It will rarely be the first option for repair put forward and, in many cases, other options such as a filling or a crown may help you retain your tooth for longer. If and when
Ever felt your teeth ache on a cold day and thought it must be a coincidence? The reality is that our teeth can be affected by extreme cold or heat. This pain associated with cold weather often affects people who have similar sensitivities to cold or hot food such as ice-cream and hot and
The benefits of being confident with your smile can not be underestimated. One way to be even more confident with your smile is through whitening your teeth. There are several methods available so understanding your options and how they impact your overall oral health is important. Myth 1: Damage is caused from whitening teeth
