Chris McMurrayMar 16, 20211 minElectric 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...
Vyla EllisFeb 17, 20212 minTime to check your mouthguardEvery year thousands of Australian adults and children suffer dental injuries which could have been prevented by wearing a well fitted...
Chris McMurrayOct 19, 20201 minTeeth 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...
Chris McMurrayOct 12, 20201 minDo 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...
Chris McMurraySep 29, 20201 minAre 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...
Chris McMurrayJul 29, 20203 minHow 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...
Dr Vyla EllisJul 14, 20203 minDreaming 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....
Christine McMurrayJun 22, 20201 minHow 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...
Chris McMurrayMay 5, 20201 minKeep your brushing routine during COVID-19Many 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...
Chris McMurrayApr 13, 20203 minCoronavirus FAQsAre you open? Yes, dentistry is classed as an essential service and we are open. There are no restrictions on dental care. All procedures...
Chris McMurrayApr 5, 20202 min4 tips for taking care of your oral health in isolationWith heavy restrictions placed on dentists due to covid-19 there has never been a more important time to take care of your teeth. At...
Chris McMurrayFeb 24, 20202 minTherapy dog - a patient's best friendA therapy dog is a calming presence for patients visiting the dental clinic.
Karina Egel and Dr Vyla EllisJan 20, 20192 min5 tips for cleaning kids teethWhen children get cavities we are often asked by their parents why this has happened. Today our oral health therapist Karina gives us her...
Louise HorobinDec 5, 20182 minBordertown Grand Opening CelebrationsThe Border Chronicle wrote this lovely article to celebrate the Grand Opening of our Bordertown Clinic: Country Living Dentistry...
Louise HorobinOct 22, 20182 minWorld Cavity-Free Future DayWe recently celebrated World Cavity-Free Future Day. Check out this article from the Border Chronicle: Our Bordertown team from left:...
Dr Vyla EllisAug 5, 20182 minWatch Your MouthIt's Dental Health Week. This year we are encouraging you to "Watch Your Mouth". Not just your teeth, not just your gums, your whole...
Karina Egel and Dr Vyla EllisJun 23, 20181 minWhat 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...
Dr Vyla EllisJun 7, 20182 minPlaque 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...
Dr Vyla EllisMay 16, 20183 minInvisalign FAQWhat is Invisalign? Invisalign is a virtually invisible alternative to braces. A series of clear plastic aligners are used to gradually...
Dr Vyla EllisMay 15, 20182 minDoes 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?