With the holiday season well and truly in full swing, it’s easy to ignore your oral health. Be Mindful about the Risk of Snacking Frequent snacking and especially on seasonal treats like Christmas cookies and cakes all increase your risk of tooth decay. Whenever you snack, excess food particles remaining on your tooth surfaces feed […] Read more
School holidays are often packed with fun activities and which unfortunately may include more junk food. It can be a bit of a nightmare when you’re trying to bring your kid up healthily. Follow these simple strategies for keeping your kids healthy over the school holidays. Don’t Buy Unhealthy Food Getting rid of unhealthy food […] Read more
Choosing the right toothpaste and toothbrush for your little one can be confusing, so follow our simple tips. Choosing and Using Toothpaste When selecting your child’s toothpaste, look for the Australian Dental Association (ADA) seal of approval. This means the manufacturer has provided data showing the toothpaste is safe and effective. Other toothpaste brands may […] Read more
We know December is a month when it is harder to stay healthy. Sweet treats seem to be everywhere, and regular routines can fly out of the window during all the festivities. Follow our simple tips on how to be kind to your teeth. Stick to your regular oral care routine. Even the busiest elves […] Read more
Do you often wake up feeling tired? Has a sleeping partner complained about snoring? Happy Rock Dental might be able to help you. Sleep disturbances and snoring can be a sign of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). OSA causes frequent pauses in breath that may last a few seconds before breathing restarts, often with a loud […] Read more
Summer is the perfect time to improve your health, and we’ve listed a few simple changes that are super easy to make. Eat more berries as they are loaded with antioxidants and have plenty of fibre, helping to keep cholesterol levels low, and they taste great too! Reduce your stress levels by cultivating a garden, […] Read more
The New Year fast approaching and most private health insurance dental benefits expire on the 31st December. Unfortunately, most health funds do not allow rollover of benefits – they take a USE IT OR LOSE IT APPROACH. It is essential that if you have any required treatment that they are booked in and completed before […] Read more
Most people know sugary foods and fizzy drinks are bad for teeth, but do you know which foods could help your dental health? Listed below are four tasty foods that are good for your teeth. Cheese Eating cheese increase pH levels in the mouth, decreasing the risk of tooth decay. Cheese also contains protein, calcium […] 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
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