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This blog describes the best ways to manage a toothache as well as common toothache causes and when to see your dentist. Toothache is one of the most common reasons for patients to present to emergency departments and general practitioners in Australia, with one study estimating that 22% of adults have experienced some pain in…

You may not be aware of it, but your child could be eligible for up to $1000 for dental work covered by Medicare. This amazing project is called the Child Dental Benefit Schedule (CDBS) and it is helping families get their children the dental work they need.  Did you know that 1 in 4 children…

Whenever February comes around all of us here at Church St Dental think the same thing…Love Lanes Festival is here! While it is true that we plan our stall months ahead, we can’t help but feel excited when we know it is only a few weeks away. This year we had one of our Dental…

Walking down the hygiene care aisle in the supermarket, we’re dazzled with “advanced formulas”, “multi-action” pastes, and even “natural” toothpastes. But all hype aside, what type of toothpaste should you be using? From pulverised bones and crushed oyster shells to the modern-day pearly white paste, the role of toothpaste has always been to remove plaque and prevent cavities. At…

Cavities or holes are formed by acid producing bacteria that live on the plaque in your mouth. When sugars and starches aren’t cleaned off your teeth, bacteria quickly begin feeding on them and form plaque. The acids in plaque remove minerals in your tooth’s hard, outer enamel. This erosion causes tiny openings or holes in the…

A fissure sealant is a protective coating that is used to cover the chewing surfaces of the back adult teeth. It forms a hard shield that keeps food and bacteria from getting into the tiny grooves in the teeth. These grooves tend to trap plaque that causes decay, so filling the grooves will help minimise…