1300SMILES Dentists Blog

The best ways to look after your teeth and gums are still the same; brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and a soft-bristle toothbrush for 2-3 minutes, floss your teeth every day, have a diet low in sugary and acidic foods and drinks and visit your dentist regularly.

Did you know Diabetes affects over 1.2 million Australians and can cause a range of unique oral health issues?  (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare)

Every year there are thousands of dental injuries as a result of playing sports without a custom-made mouthguard. Quite often these injuries could have been significantly reduced or completely eliminated, saving you time and money in the dental chair. 

If your child plays or participates in any of the following school sports in Queensland then it is a mandatory requirement to wear a mouthguard and a ‘strong recommendation’ to wear a fitted mouthguard.

Children’s oral health is so important, and it is down to parents, grandparents and family members to ensure that we give them the best start on a lifetime of quality oral health. From the very young through to teens encouraging a routine of good practice in their oral health is so important so please read on for our advice to help you from day one.