It’s Dental Health Week! Dental Health Week is an annual oral health campaign led by the Australian Dental Association (ADA). Ardrossan Dental joins the ADA to encourage Australians of all ages to care for their teeth and gums, so they can keep a healthy smile and body for life! This year, we focus on the mouth-to-body connection. Heart Disease, Diabetes, Alzheimer's Disease, Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes,…
Dr Pearl Moruti is a highly skilled dentist with a passion for cosmetic and digital dentistry. Born in Botswana, Dr Pearl completed her BSc at the University of Botswana before going to New Zealand to pursue her BDS degree. In 2016, she graduated from the University of Otago, marking the beginning of her dental career. With seven years of experience as a dentist in New Zealand, Dr Pearl has honed…
In this blog, we delve into the world of sugar-free recipes and their impact on dental health. We want to shed light on the reasons why embracing sugar-free alternatives can be beneficial for your teeth. Get ready to discover the joy of guilt-free indulgence while maintaining a radiant smile!
If the enamel is damaged dissolved. Is there a way back or is that it? Enamel is the thin outer covering of the tooth. This tough shell is the hardest tissue in the human body. Enamel covers the crown which is the part of the tooth that's visible outside of the gums. Because enamel is translucent, you can see light through it. But the main portion of the tooth, the dentin, is the part that's responsible…
An unhealthy mouth puts your overall health and well-being at risk, negatively impacting your quality of life, self-esteem and the ability to socialise confidently. Without instilling regular dental visits and oral health habits, your quality of life may be affected by pain, discomfort and embarrassment.
Don’t let tobacco control you, commit to quit. Today marks the annual #WorldNoTobaccoDay, an initiative hosted by the World Health Organisation to raise awareness on the health complications associated with smoking. Quitting can be challenging, but there are endless reasons to quit. From your lungs, heart to your mouth, smoking affects almost every organ in your body. Double your chances of quitting…
Choose your toothbrush wisely, and replace it often. There are a variety of toothbrush options out there, but soft-bristled and electronic toothbrushes are the best options to keep your smile bright and clean. Both of these choices allow for gentle cleansing of your teeth without inflicting hard scrubbing and possible long-term damage such as receding gums and enamel loss. Brushing your teeth helps…
Easter is a time for chocolate and hot cross buns (amongst other things) - which unfortunately means bad news for your oral health. Chocolate and hot cross buns contains lots of sugar and with over-indulgence, can be particularly damaging to your teeth by causing tooth decay. This is because the sugar in such foods is taken up by bacteria in our mouths and produces acids, attacking the outer layer…
World Oral Health Day (WOHD) 2023 is an annual event on March 20th, where the World Dental Foundation invites people around the globe to unite in reducing the burden of oral diseases. Oral diseases are a significant health concern globally, affecting approximately 3.5 billion individuals and causing pain, discomfort, social isolation, loss of confidence, and other health issues. Fortunately, most…
We are joining the Australian Dental Association to highlight the importance of preventive oral health care to encourage Australians of all ages to care for their teeth and gums so you can keep your teeth and smile for life!