Recognising the Symptoms of Gum Disease
Far from being a separate entity, your oral health is intimately connected to your general health. Studies have shown close...
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Tips for Adjusting to Wearing Fixed Braces
Any new dental appliance requires a period of adjustment and braces are no exception. These easy tips will help you...
Why Wear a Mouthguard During Sports?
Every year thousands of people will chip, fracture or even knock out teeth while playing contact and some non-contact sports....
Vitamin Deficiencies Can Cause Bleeding Gums
It can be tricky to eat a balanced diet, but if you don’t receive enough vitamins, you may bruise more...
Four Tasty Stress-Busting Foods
Many people have stressful lives, but did you realise eating the right foods can help you stay calm? Choose these...
Kids Dentistry: Making Dental Visits Fun
Thompson Road Dental is a family-oriented practice, and we have an enormous amount of experience in treating young children. We...
Edible Sunscreen: Tasty Foods That Could Help Protect Your Skin
It is essential to use plenty of high SPF, good-quality sunscreen to protect your skin, but did you realise some...
All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth!
Missing any teeth is miserable, and the front teeth are particularly susceptible to damage. One of the best ways to...
Brushing Without a Toothbrush: What to Do If You’ve Forgotten Your Toothbrush
We have all forgotten to pack essential items when travelling, but if you forget your toothbrush there are alternatives to...
It’s Time to Use It or Lose It!
The New Year fast approaching and most private health insurance dental benefits expire on the 31st December. Unfortunately, most health...
Melbourne Dig Turns Up Interesting Artefacts Including 1,000 Teeth!
Excavations are currently underway to make room for the Metro Tunnel underneath Melbourne CBD. The excavation is being conducted with...
Learn Why You Should Make the Most of Strawberry Season
Strawberries are a tasty, healthy seasonal treat and cost very little, but they could potentially do wonders for your gut...