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Lollies have always been popular in Australia. Even today, with so many other types of food to choose from, 55 percent of Australian kids still spend their pocket money on confectionary, such as lollies. Unfortunately, this habit causes considerable damage to teeth, especially over the long term. If your children have a penchant for hard-boiled lollies, their little teeth could be at risk.
Hard-boiled lollies affect teeth in several ways. Read More»
If you’re an electrician or do a lot of electrical work, then you probably strip the plastic coating off wires regularly. You need to remove this coating to get to the wires underneath so you can connect them. If you do this a lot, then you may have got into the habit of using your teeth to strip the plastic off wires. This may seem quicker and easier than digging out a pair of wire strippers. Read More»
Your teeth are supposed to last for life; however, they do usually wear down over time. Tooth wear often results in changes to the shape of teeth or to their enamel surface.
Some of this wear may be natural, but some may be down to the way you care for and use your teeth. If you’ve recently been diagnosed as having problems with dental abrasion, then working out the reasons behind the problem may stop things getting worse. Read More»
Colour changes in teeth can be cosmetic. For example, smoking can turn teeth yellow; staining can make them look patchy. Sometimes, however, you may notice a change of colour on an individual tooth which starts to look grey rather than its usual white.
This often happens after an accident that damages the tooth; however, if you haven’t done anything to the tooth, then the grey colour may be a sign of decay. Read More»
