On the 30th March, Earth Hour takes place between 8:30 and 9:30pm local time, and it’s the ideal moment to think about our environment. Organised by the World Wide Fund for Nature, it’s especially poignant here in Australia because we have some the world’s most beautiful and iconic wildlife and landscapes. Unfortunately, our biodiversity is under […] Read more
This March we celebrate International Women’s Day and thought it would be the ideal opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women and especially that there are more women dentists than ever before. Traditionally, dentistry was always a male-dominated profession, but the numbers of women training to be dentists have steadily increased over the last decade.cNowadays […] Read more
Some foods are naturally high in sugars, but did you realise sugar is found in many foods where you just wouldn’t expect it? These foods include spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, bread and salad dressing. What’s worse, is that sugar is often in disguise! Some of its aliases include: * Sorbitol * Fructose * High fructose […] Read more
If you are older and are missing teeth, your risk of blood pressure could be higher, according to a recent study in the US. The long-term study assessed postmenopausal women annually for 17 years and discovered a positive association between hypertension risk or high blood pressure and tooth loss. Postmenopausal women had a 20{3d585583018c717d513cb33366d157a7c4fd7dc5b884eb635a3412899d7c7b31} higher […] Read more
There are lots of signs that could indicate you need to see a dentist. Read on to learn when to pick up the phone to come and see us here at Happy Rock Dental. 1. You Have Dental Pain. Any pain or swelling in your mouth, neck or face needs investigation and can be caused […] Read more
Sunshine is great as it helps us to produce vitamin D so we can absorb calcium more efficiently which is essential for strong and healthy bones and teeth, but it is crucial to sunbathe sensibly. Follow These Tips to Stay Safe in the Sun * When enjoying the sun, ensure you always wear plenty of […] Read more
If you or anyone else in your family is keen on sports, a well-fitting mouthguard is a must. Unfortunately, every year there are thousands of dental injuries where people will chip, crack or even knock out a tooth. Imagine how upset you’d be if you lost a tooth, or just pause for a moment and […] Read more
Halloween is fun but can wreak havoc on young teeth. Follow our tips for making your celebrations a little more tooth-friendly. Choose Wisely. When your children get back from trick or treating, remove the treats that are worst for teeth including hard caramels and sticky treats. Softer treats like chocolate dissolve more quickly, doing less […] Read more
If the winter has left your skin looking dingy, we’ve listed a few ways to help restore it to its radiant best. Eat plenty of antioxidant-rich foods such as peppers, tomatoes, beetroot and berries. Leafy green vegetables, orange and yellow peppers and eggs contain a substance called zeaxanthin, a carotenoid that protects skin cells from […] Read more
It’s all too easy to let the past control you, instead of letting go of blame, anger and resentment and forgiving yourself for previous bad judgements. But forgiveness can be good for body and soul and it’s one gift you can give yourself. Often, we struggle to forgive, believing it’s letting the other person off […] Read more
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