Children and adults alike will often look forward to Easter celebrations and, of course, all that chocolate. While sweet treats can wreck a diet, don’t forget they can also damage your teeth. Whenever you eat something sweet, bacteria in your mouth use these sugars as fuel, creating acid as a by-product that erodes your tooth […] Read more
Easter isn’t just about the chocolate as it’s a great opportunity to spend quality time with your kids. Why not make a new family tradition where you get together to make some fun Easter baskets? The Internet is packed with ideas for DIY Easter baskets, and they need only cost a few dollars to make. […] Read more
If you are looking for things to do over the long Easter weekend, make sure you don’t miss the Cronulla show. It runs from Good Friday to Easter Monday, there is something for everybody, and it has free entry! Lots to See and Do Over Easter, Cronulla Plaza is going to be transformed into an […] Read more
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
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