You are what you eat! Your diet and nutrition play a major role in the health of your teeth and gums. "Eat well, smile bright." You might've heard this phrase...
From the food we eat to our daily activities, lifestyle plays a significant role in determining overall health. But often, there's a gap in our awareness about the profound impact...
Have you ever considered that the secret to overall health lies within your mouth and having good oral health habits? Our mouth is not just the entry point for our...
Your baby’s firsts are much-anticipated: their first smile, first word, first night slept through – the list goes on. But there is one first that many parents dread: baby’s first...
Is the sight of a toothbrush enough to make your child fling themselves on the floor in tears? Or, is it an uphill battle to convince them to stay still...
Do you suffer from headaches, have pain or difficulty chewing? Or maybe you just have a constant stiff or locked jaw? If so, you may suffer from Temporomandibular joint disorder,...
Have you ever wondered why some people snore or wake up constantly during the night? The strange noise that some of us make when we sleep at night is commonly...
Did you know that you can start caring for your little one’s oral health when they’re newly born? That’s right! You don’t need to wait for that first tooth to...
Did you know that more and more Aussies are whitening their teeth than ever before? In fact, over 22% of Aussies are now whitening their teeth - that’s an increase...
Dummies are often lifelines when it comes to long, tear-filled nights with your little one. With the soothing, suckling motion that comes naturally to babies, it’s not surprising that some...
Football, hockey, and soccer – just a few of the sports that come to mind when we think of sports that require facial protection including the wearing of a mouthguard....
The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) covers some, or the total, cost of certain essential dental services for eligible children. These eligible children need to be aged between two and...
What do I need to know about teeth whitening? Do you look at your teeth and wish they were brighter? Perhaps you wish you had a magic wand to erase...
This week it was announced that 1300SMILES Dentists, founded and led by Dr Daryl Holmes, is joining Abano Group as a new brand beside Maven and Lumino. 1300SMILES Dentists has...
Your guide to dental crowns: What are they, and when would you need them If you have a cracked, broken or damaged tooth, a dentist may recommend you get a...
Do you feel yourself hiding your teeth during photos? Maybe your dentist is concerned about your bite and has recommended braces. After all, having straighter teeth goes beyond appearances. Teeth...
Many parents may delay their child’s first dental visit until their little one has most or all of their baby teeth. However, the Australian Dental Association (ADA) recommends that children...
A fissure seal – or fissure sealant – is a preventative measure where a dentist applies a protective layer into deep grooves and pits (fissures) on your chewing teeth (your...
The wedding day countdown is on! Whether you’re tying the knot in just a few weeks, months, or years the team at 1300SMILES Dentists can help you get your smile...
Raise your hand if you have ever thought about trying one of the countless DIY videos on social media. There seems to be a DIY hack for almost anything, including...
Wedding season is here! With many couples choosing this time of year to tie the knot, the final wedding day preparations will be well and truly under way. Since you’ll...
Not all adult teeth grow in how they should and having a straight and beautiful smile can be a very contentious issue for some teenagers as it can affect self-esteem...
If you have a set of Dentures you would understand the integral role they play in your day-to-day life. Not only do they assist in jaw functionality and help with...
Between the ages of 10 to 14 can be a very challenging time for your teen/pre-teen, with lots of things changing around them like the transition between primary and high...
