Heading into the Christmas and New Year season the last thing many of us will think about is our teeth! With spring and summer in full swing it is often so hot that all you want to do is enjoy an ice cream, an ice block or a cold can of soft drink by the pool! While that sounds fantastic we thought we would put together some tips to help you fully enjoy the holiday season while staying safe and looking after you and your family’s oral health this summer. Please don’t hesitate

For this blog post we have decided to talk about something we feel strongly about at Gateway Dental Health – SPORTS safety! Traumatic dental injuries are not enjoyable for anyone. They are often painful, costly and can result in tooth loss and scarring. One of the most common sports injuries are dental-related injuries including a cut lip, cracked/broken teeth or even a completely knocked out tooth! Possibly the easiest way to help prevent and protect against mouth injuries i

Winter has well and truly arrived! As we head into the cooler months we need to remember how to help keep our lips, cheeks, teeth and gums healthy and happy! We may not realize that the colder season and all that comes with it can be very harsh on our teeth. Below are our Top 6 Tips to help keep your oral health in tip-top condition while you battle the winter chills! 1. Dry and chapped Lips – this is a common issue in winter! You must not forget to protect your lips as expos

Believe it or not, tooth grinding is a very common issue in both adults and children! Tooth grinding can happen during the day or while you are sleeping at night. Night grinding usually stems from either stress or anxiety that affects people subconsciously while they are asleep. Sometimes the amount of force placed on the teeth is so great that others in the household complain about hearing it! People can also unconsciously bring their teeth together during stressful situatio

In Australia (and likely worldwide), the number one cause of tooth decay is unsurprisingly the consumption of sugary foods and drinks on a regular basis. The Australian Dental Association (ADA) released a national dental update in 2012 with statistics showing that tooth decay was Australia’s most common health problem. Tooth decay was found to be five times more common than Asthma in children. In adults, 57% of Australians can expect to develop tooth decay at some stage in th

So you’re thinking about getting your teeth whitened but you’re not sure whether you should have it done professionally or use products off the shelf. What’s the difference anyway? Firstly, let’s start with how whitening works: Whitening is when bleaching agents are placed onto the surfaces of the teeth and stains are withdrawn and removed from the outer layers. Surface staining, yellow or brown teeth are usually easier to whiten than grey, striped or spotted teeth. Long ter

At Gateway Dental Health we find that many people are unsure about how to take care of their children’s teeth. The basic principles of oral hygiene such as twice-a-day brushing and daily flossing applies to both adults and children alike, but there are unique factors to be aware of when caring for toddlers and young children’s teeth. An often unknown but useful fact is that newborn babies have sterile mouths, meaning their mouths do not contain cavity-causing bacteria. Parent

For our very first official blog we would like to extend a warm welcome to you and say thank you for visiting our blog and our website. We believe that everyone deserves the best customer service and treatment possible, especially when it comes to your health. To do that we would like to take you on a photo tour of our practice, explain our beliefs and briefly talk about some of the ways we aim to be different! Outside the practice: Please note that our building ‘Gateway at C