How Does A Dentist Fix A Chipped Tooth?
A chipped tooth is something that can happen at any time. You might be biting into a sandwich and find that an olive has not been pitted, or you could be playing in your team’s social touch footy match and end up in an accidental tackle and cop an elbow…
Dentist Vs Oral Surgeon – What’s The Difference?
You might have been doing some reading, or talking to friends, and heard people talking about oral surgeons. You might be wondering what the difference is between an oral surgeon and a dentist. Maybe your child needs dental treatment and you want to make sure they get the best possible…
Five Reasons Your Teeth Might Move or Shift Over Time
If you think your teeth have moved over the years but aren’t sure whether you’re imagining it, we’re here to tell you it may not be just all in your mind. Yes, our teeth can (and often do) move or shift over the years. And most of the time, it…
Are Veneers Right For Me?
Veneers are among the most popular cosmetic dentistry treatments, and you may even know a celebrity or two who has them. (They’re a favourite among those who want picture-perfect smiles.) But are veneers right for you? To find out, you need to understand exactly what veneers are, what they offer,…
Five Common Fears about Going to the Dentist – and How to Overcome Them
Many people are afraid of going to the dentist, and it’s, unfortunately, one of the most common fears that people have. This is a big problem because regular visits to the dentists are critical to maintaining the health and condition of your teeth and gums. If you or your child…
Electric or Handheld Toothbrush – Which One is Better?
Brushing your teeth is critical to preventing cavities and other dental problems, so your choice of toothbrush matters for your oral health. These days, you have two main options for toothbrushes: handheld and electric. Handheld toothbrushes have long been the only type of toothbrush used by people around the world.…
How to Get Rid of Bad Breath for Good
Whether it’s after eating a particularly garlic-y dish or days when you didn’t drink enough water, we all get moments of bad breath every now and then. In such cases, simply brushing and rinsing your mouth is enough to fix it. But if you notice you’ve had bad breath consistently…
How to Prepare Your Child for Their First Dental Appointment
Are you looking to take your child to the dentist for the first time? Given that a dentist visit can be traumatic for adults, it’s possible that your child may experience some fear and trepidation. But when you think about it, a child’s experience of visiting the dentist is something…
PREVENT GUM DISEASE EARLY
8 Signs that your child might have gum disease We all want nothing more than to protect our children and seeing them in pain is almost unbearable for parents. Although we recommend that we see your child at least once every six months after the eruption of their first tooth,…
A BETTER SMILE WITH INVISALIGN
We talk about Invisalign and how it can help you and your family achieve straighter teeth in quicker time. Smile with Invisalign from Redlands Gentle Dental Care Redlands Gentle Dental Care in Brisbane offers a wide a range of innovative orthodontic treatments for both adults and children to help make…
7 Types Of Dental Emergencies
Sometimes, you may just have to visit your dentist a little more than twice a year. Why? Dental emergencies. Those unforeseeable accidents or dental issues that require immediate attention. Your decision to ring up your dentist soon after a dental emergency could very well save an injured tooth and possibly…
Why Do I have tooth discolouration?
Not everybody can have perfectly white teeth without a bit of “dental magic”. People are born with varying shades of white, depending on their individual genetic makeup. Sometimes, having a more yellowish or a light brown tooth colour can’t be blamed on poor dental hygiene. There are a number of…
Healthy Teeth For Life!
At Redlands Gentle Dental, we are firm believers in oral health care throughout your life, from your very first baby tooth. Teaching your children about the importance of oral health and good hygiene habits from the start has the possibility to spark a change in the health of the next…
How to avoid gum disease
Letting gum disease develop and damage your teeth can have long term effects and create large medical bills Gum disease affects everyone at some time during their life. It can cause long lasting damage and yet most people don’t even realise they are affected by it. Like many conditions, early…
Why replace missing teeth?
When you have missing teeth, it’s not just your smile’s appearance that is affected; oral health issues can quickly arise when a tooth is missing. On the surface level, missing teeth can affect eating, talking and may be unsightly, but it is the long-term issues caused by failing bone structure…
How long do dental implants last?
Dental implants treatment is a long-lasting tooth replacement but how long is long-lasting? When investing the amount of money that goes into dental implant treatment, you want to be sure you get your money’s worth. It is important when considering a treatment as serious as dental implants that you opt…
What are my options to replace missing teeth?
Replacing a missing tooth is not only good aesthetically; it also helps the surrounding teeth. Since everyone’s oral health and jaws are different, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to replace missing teeth. The options for tooth replacement typically include: Bridges Dentures Dental implants A dental bridge is a way to…
When should children start looking after their own teeth?
Did you know that it’s never too early to start looking after your child’s oral health? Even before a child’s teeth begin to develop, it’s important to take care of their gums. For example, it’s recommended that after feeding your baby, you should wipe their gums with a damp cloth.…
Make dental hygiene fun for kids
Getting children to brush their teeth can be hard. However, keeping your child’s teeth clean and healthy is extremely important. Not only will it prevent dental risks such as tooth decay, cavities and tooth loss, it will also reinforce healthy oral habits for the rest of their life. Here are…
Helping you deal with your dental anxiety
If the thought of visiting the dentist makes you feel physically ill and your uneasiness only increases the closer you get to your exam, talk to us at Redlands Gentle Dental and we will help to ease your dental anxiety. Dental anxiety is the often paralysing fear of visiting…
Tooth Decay in Children: What Parents Need to Know
Does your child suffer from discoloured front teeth, disturbed sleep, or do they avoid solid foods? It could be a sign of early childhood caries which is closely related to tooth decay in children. As a parent, there is a magnitude of things to organise when it comes to your…
Restoring your damaged teeth with crowns and bridges.
Having a damaged smile can often cause some level of dissatisfaction. Many of our clients at Redland Gentle Dental Care are now choosing a crown or bridge to help restore and whiten their teeth. You may be wondering what the difference is between a crown and bridge. Generally speaking, crowns…
A worn out mouthguard could be as useful as no mouthguard at all
With the football season nearing finals time, many players have been wearing their mouthguards week after week. In some cases, players have been wearing their mouthguards week after week for a year… or two. In even scarier cases they aren’t wearing one at all! This month the Australian Dental Association…
The problem of tooth decay in children
If decay is present in your child’s teeth it can affect the development of their adult teeth You can still look after the health of your child’s teeth before their first tooth erupts. The advantage is that by looking after your child’s oral health before their first tooth appears you…
