Did you know that chocolate equals sugar in terms of oral health?By all means, indulge in Easter eggs this Easter but remember to clean your teeth. Here are some tips: Limit chocolate to meal times only and consume in moderation. Children may need to be reminded about this. Adults, too! Substitute chocolate with low sugar […]
Category: General Dental
Why is it so important to Maintain Oral Hygiene During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Maintaining oral hygiene is very important at all times but has never been as important as at this present time. Good oral hygiene can help prevent bad breath, tooth decay, and gum disease and can help us keep our teeth for longer. Maintaining good oral hygiene is not too difficult. All one needs to do […]
Common Dental Emergencies and First Aid
Most people have experienced dental emergencies at some point and the pain can be severe. Before you can see a dentist, it is still good for the patient or family to provide a bit of help. What are some of the first aid measures you can render before booking with a dentist? Some of the […]
How Baby Teeth Erupt and Fall Out
Every child undergoes a phase of growth where their first teeth, also called baby teeth or milk teeth, erupt and fall out within a few years. This is an important dental milestone for every child that should excite both the child and the parents. In fact, most cultures around the world have folklore and traditions […]
How to Overcome Dental Phobia?
What do you feel when you book an appointment of you with a dentist?Do you try and avoid seeing a dentist even though you are in pain? If your answer is yes, then you may suffer from Dental Phobia. Dental Phobia is the fear which of visiting a dentist or a dental hospital. The anxiety or […]
Why Dental Cleanings are Essential?
Dental cleaning gets rid of all the hard and soft deposits on the teeth and get rid of the external stains on the teeth. Dentists always recommend an examination and a dental clean together so that we can identify any problem in the mouth. A professional dental cleaning will go a long way in getting those […]
What is a Wisdom Tooth?
It is a myth that only wise people get their wisdom teeth . The term ‘Wisdom Teeth’ is because this third and final set of molars appears between the age of 18 and 23, when a person is supposed to be older and wiser . An adult person usually has 4 wisdom teeth. These teeth […]
Five Ways to Reduce Dental Problems during Christmas Holidays
Dental care and oral hygiene are the two most important aspects of the well-being. We, at Seaholme Dental, Altona, is your family dentist and am committed to providing you with the expert and highest quality dental care. With our rich experience in the field and with the use of the latest techniques and equipment, we […]
How Does Smoking Affect Your Teeth?
If you’ve ever wondered about the magnitude of the smoking problem and its harmful effects on the oral & dental health, consider these startling statistics from Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention: Smokers are four times more affected when it comes to poor dental health as compared to non-smokers Approximately one-third of total smokers suffer […]
Three Quick Tips To Improve Your Dental Routine
Our Seaholme Dental service aims at helping you live a healthy life. Good health and sound life style choices are keys to a long, healthy and happy life. Having proper routines helps us live a balanced and healthy life. The problem is that most people only pay attention to their medical needs too late . This […]