Ultimate guide to dental care while pregnant (by Dr Alistair Graham)
Women are more likely to experience tooth decay, inflammation and bleeding gums in pregnancy. This can trigger premature births and harm the development of newborns, but you can lower these risks by looking after your dental health while expecting a child. — Expect to lose a tooth for every baby you bring into the world. […]
Tongue-tied baby? (what to do about ankyloglossia in children)
Parents sometimes don’t realise their little one is struggling to eat and speak because of a tongue-tie that restricts oral movement. What if this doesn’t resolve itself as the baby grows? Surgery can fix the problem and prevent the child from developing self-esteem issues later in life. Mason Motz could only speak a few words […]
Can dental problems cause high blood pressure & heart failure?
It’s harder for people with high blood pressure to medicate their condition when they have gum disease, according to new research. We can reduce our chances of developing serious heart problems by taking better care of our mouths. Gum disease doesn’t cause heart problems – not directly, anyway. But there is a link between the […]
Tooth decay in children – cavities are contagious too
Tooth decay in children is a major problem. Unfortunately, most adults don’t realise that cavities are contagious. You must stop sharing spoonfuls of bacteria with your little ones, if you want to help them avoid a lifetime of dental pain. Parents, we have a problem. Tooth decay is the number one chronic disease for Australian […]
Digital Smile Design at Mona Vale Dental
Digital Smile Design is a cutting-edge dental technology that we use at Mona Vale Dental. Whether you have crooked, cracked, discoloured, chipped or misaligned teeth, Digital Smile Design can help you to pick the resulting smile that you want to achieve from treatment before you undergo any interceptive or invasive treatments. What is Digital Smile […]
Mona Vale Dental wins Local Business Award for Northern Beaches
We do everything we can to deliver the best service to anyone who walks through our door. This matters to us. From the moment you pick up your phone to book an appointment, we’re looking out for you. It’s vital that our patients feel safe and welcome, while receiving the best dental care in our […]
Chalky teeth in children (molar hypomineralisation)
Have you noticed brown or white spots on your child’s teeth? Do they experience pain when eating, or after brushing? Molar Hypomineralisation (“chalky teeth”) in children is a common problem that requires urgent dental care. Brushing twice a day. Flossing. Eating well. Tick, tick and tick. As a parent, no doubt you do everything in […]
Introducing our ‘Bright for Life’ Program
An exclusive teeth whitening offer for the Northern Beaches. At Mona Vale Dental we have have launched our ‘Bright for Life‘ program. This means anyone who has had Zoom In-Chair Teeth Whitening with us can get a free whitening top up boost every time they come in for their 6 monthly Hygienist appointments. There’s NO extra charge, it’s completely free. […]
How to choose the best toothpaste
Toothpaste is probably your number one tool in the fight against tooth decay, so you want to make the right choice. There are so many options out there, it can be overwhelming, but we show you what to look out for. Australians, it seems, have earned a reputation for being laid back. Unfortunately this attitude […]
Emergency dental care: how to minimise damage straight away
Everyone should have an emergency dental care plan, in the event that something goes wrong. Although our team provides urgent support, there are certain steps you can take to protect your oral health during a crisis. Why do so many dental emergencies occur at inconvenient times, when you’re so unprepared? You’re rushing to work in […]
