Written by Emily Smith — Oral Health Therapist. Vaping is a relatively new trend among young adults and teens alike. While it may be considered a better option than smoking regular cigarettes, this is simply not the case. Research is beginning to show the negative effects of...
Written by Emily Smith — Oral Health Therapist. We all know a varied diet with plenty of fresh fruit and veg, lean protein and whole grains are essential for a healthy body. However, many people forget that the mouth is connected to the rest of the...
Fluoride is a naturally occurring substance that is used to help prevent dental caries (tooth decay). It can be found in natural water sources & foods, as well as added in small amounts to water supplies and many toothpastes. (https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/dental-care-fluoride) Dental caries is the process where...
At Boulton Dental we look to make our dental care as individualized as possible. Your appointment may feel very detailed and different from other appointments you have had in the past. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure appointments...
Dr. Amanda Chruszcz discusses the 5 most common reasons why? Sometimes patients are shocked when we find decay in their teeth, despite their brushing efforts. But there are some reasons why decay can still occur. To understand these best, it is first important to understand how decay forms...
Dental Health Week 3-9 August 2020- How Much Sugar Is Hiding in Your Trolley? This week marks Australian Dental Health Week, and this year the focus is on sugar consumption & how it affects our health. While it’s easy to think we all make good health...
Welcome to our product spotlight! We will be bringing you a new product each blog, discussing what the product is used for, why we recommend it, and how you can use it most effectively. The first spotlight is on our ORAL HEALTH BUNDLE. This is a little...
We are now providing full service exceptional care. With the much-anticipated return to full services for dental practices, we wanted to share with you what we have been doing over the last couple of months to prepare. At the height of the pandemic, dental practices were allowed to...
With all the uncertainty surrounding us at the moment in relation to corona virus, many of you may be wondering about whether the dental office still open and if you should come in for your regular appointments. The short answer is yes! Dental disease doesn’t...
Do you suffer from sensitivity? Have you noticed your teeth looking more yellow, or shorter in length? You could be suffering from erosion, or acid wear. Dental erosion is caused when the teeth are bathed in acid, which wears away the tooth surface. The acid that...