1300SMILES Dentists Blog

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 things like speaking and eating, they also give the wearer the confidence of a full smile.

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 school not to mention the hormones!

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 and self-confidence. Orthodontics has changed with multiple different options now available on the market, you are no longer negated into just the traditional wire braces.

Welcome everyone to the April edition of 1300SMILES Dentist in the spotlight series. In this edition, we were able to sit down with Dr Mark Bien Bico from 1300SMILES Mackay. Dr Mark is a North Queensland product and James Cook University alumni. Dr Mark has recently returned to Mackay after graduating and has commenced his career with the 1300SMILES Mackay family.

Does just the thought of eating or drinking something hot or cold make your mouth hurt?

Well, you are not alone, tooth sensitivity is common and can be caused by a multitude of things such as diet or even oral trauma, however, no two cases are the same and for more complex problems diagnosis by dental professionals is required.