Researchers have discovered ancient dental fillings in northern Italy, the world’s oldest. The fillings were found inside a pair of 13,000-year-old front teeth. They were made of bitumen, a semi-solid form of petroleum. Each of the two teeth feature large cavities. Marking on the walls of the holes suggest the cavities were hollowed out and […]
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You may assume you should have a dental check-up every six months, but some people may not need to go so often and others may need more frequent checks. Your dentist will suggest when you should have your next check-up based on how good your oral health is. The time between check-ups can vary from
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This video by Checkdent shows you how easy to brush your teeth in the right way. Watch and learn.
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While mums-to-be are aware of the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and taking care of their bodies during pregnancy, they may not know about the effects that pregnancy can have on their teeth and gums. Think cavities, damaged tooth enamel, and even periodontal disease. While the old wives’ tale ‘gain a child, lose a
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Australian adults are about to get a major dental check-up in the first national oral health study in more than a decade. Fifteen-thousand Australians will be randomly selected for a free dental examination as part of the $5.8 million study to be conducted over 2017-18. Researchers will consider the effect of sugar, tobacco and fluoride and
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