We are often asked by parents whether treating baby teeth is necessary since baby teeth fall out anyway. This conversation usually comes about when we find a cavity or after a knock to the teeth. Parents are often concerned with how their child with cope with treatment as well as being concerned that their child might received treatment of little value. Yes, the baby teeth are going to fall out, but maintaining these teeth is important for several reasons. 1. We want to avoid

Your gums are not only important for maintaining healthy teeth, they are now recognised as having an important impact on many serious health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, premature birth and pneumonia. If you or your loved ones have a family history of heart disease here is what you need to know about your gums and how they can affect your heart. What is gum disease? Gum disease is the number 1 cause of tooth loss in Australia. Gum disease is caused by a bacte