Chris McMurray
Electric toothbrush or manual toothbrush?
Which is better? We are often asked this question. Most of the time it comes back to personal preference but there are times when we will...
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Vyla Ellis
- Feb 17, 2021
- 2 min
Time to check your mouthguard
Every year thousands of Australian adults and children suffer dental injuries which could have been prevented by wearing a well fitted...
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Chris McMurray
- Oct 20, 2020
- 1 min
Teeth aren't made for...
Can’t find the tool you need to open something, don’t use your teeth. There are lots of habits we have which can lead to problems with...
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Chris McMurray
- Oct 13, 2020
- 1 min
Do I really need a check-up?
Nothing is worrying me or hurting in my mouth, why do I need to see the dentist? Many conditions of the mouth are silent achievers. Gum...
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Chris McMurray
- Sep 29, 2020
- 1 min
Are your teeth getting shorter?
Take a look at your teeth closely the next time you brush, do your teeth look shorter? Do you wake up in the mornings with a sore jaw? Do...
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Chris McMurray
- Jul 30, 2020
- 3 min
How much sugar is hiding in your trolley?
Time to take a closer look at your supermarket purchases. They’re not as healthy as you might think. Being healthy is something that most...
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Dr Vyla Ellis
- Jul 14, 2020
- 3 min
Dreaming of a whiter, brighter smile?
Are your teeth darker than they used to be? Want to make them whiter and brighter? If so you've probably thought about teeth whitening....
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Christine McMurray
- Jun 22, 2020
- 1 min
How pregnancy affects your teeth
Congratulations, you are having a baby, now we want you to love your mouth. So much can change in your mouth during pregnancy. Hormones...
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Chris McMurray
- May 5, 2020
- 1 min
Keep your brushing routine during COVID-19
Many of you may have had your work life, home life & school life affected by COVID-19. Routines have been thrown out the window and this...
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Chris McMurray
- Apr 14, 2020
- 3 min
Coronavirus FAQs
Are you open? Yes, dentistry is classed as an essential service and we are open. There are no restrictions on dental care. All procedures...
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Chris McMurray
- Apr 5, 2020
- 2 min
4 tips for taking care of your oral health in isolation
With heavy restrictions placed on dentists due to covid-19 there has never been a more important time to take care of your teeth. At...
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Chris McMurray
- Feb 24, 2020
- 2 min
Therapy dog - a patient's best friend
A therapy dog is a calming presence for patients visiting the dental clinic.
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Karina Egel and Dr Vyla Ellis
- Jan 21, 2019
- 2 min
5 tips for cleaning kids teeth
When children get cavities we are often asked by their parents why this has happened. Today our oral health therapist Karina gives us her...
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Louise Horobin
- Dec 5, 2018
- 2 min
Bordertown Grand Opening Celebrations
The Border Chronicle wrote this lovely article to celebrate the Grand Opening of our Bordertown Clinic: Country Living Dentistry...
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Louise Horobin
- Oct 22, 2018
- 2 min
World Cavity-Free Future Day
We recently celebrated World Cavity-Free Future Day. Check out this article from the Border Chronicle: Our Bordertown team from left:...
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Dr Vyla Ellis
- Aug 5, 2018
- 2 min
Watch Your Mouth
It's Dental Health Week. This year we are encouraging you to "Watch Your Mouth". Not just your teeth, not just your gums, your whole...
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Karina Egel and Dr Vyla Ellis
- Jun 23, 2018
- 1 min
What is an oral health therapist?
You may have noticed that we now have an oral health therapist, Karina, on our team. Today we look at what an oral health therapist is...
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Dr Vyla Ellis
- Jun 7, 2018
- 2 min
Plaque and tartar. What’s the difference?
You brush your teeth really well every morning and every night and you even floss every few days. So why is it that when you go to the...
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Dr Vyla Ellis
- May 16, 2018
- 3 min
Invisalign FAQ
What is Invisalign? Invisalign is a virtually invisible alternative to braces. A series of clear plastic aligners are used to gradually...
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Dr Vyla Ellis
- May 15, 2018
- 2 min
Does your mouth feel like the Sahara Desert?
What causes dry mouth? Why should you worry about dry mouth? What can be done to combat dry mouth?
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