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6 Reasons to quit smoking
Have you promised yourself to look after your health better? Have you been trying to quit smoking but just can’t quite push yourself to do it? Did you know that smoking is also bad for your oral health? Well here are some reasons why this is the perfect time to quit: Smoking increases your chance…
Read MoreDIABETES AND ORAL HEALTH
With cases of Diabetes on the rise, here at EDG we often see patients affected by this disease. Oral conditions, such as gum disease and tooth decay, have been shown to have a strong link to diabetes. So what should diabetic patients be aware of? Periodontitis (gum disease) Periodontitis is caused by accumulation…
Read MoreWHAT’S CAUSING MY TOOTHWEAR?
Here at EDG we often see patients with broken, cracked and worn teeth. So what are the main cause of this? BRUXISM Over the last 18 months of COVID outbreaks and lockdowns many of our patients have been acutely aware of teeth grinding (bruxism). Bruxism is a repetitive jaw-muscle activity of clenching, grinding the teeth…
Read MoreHow to avoid a dental emergency
Once again we find ourselves in the middle of a COVID lockdown, and with it come certain restrictions on dental procedures that can be carried out at our clinic. We can still see you for any urgent dental treatment, but how can you avoid such emergencies in the first place? Practice good oral hygiene –…
Read MoreA guide to good sleep hygiene
Good quality and amount of sleep is crucial for everyone’s physical and mental health. The average sleep length for an adult is 7 hours, but these days for many people (up to 45% of population) it is much less. Poor sleep affects our mood, cognitive performance, work performance and academic abilities. Poor sleep habits include:…
Read MoreWhy should you straighten your teeth?
When asked this question most people reply that they want a better-looking smile and they don’t like how they look in the mirror or in photos. There are other benefits to straight teeth than just cosmetic appearance: Straightening improves your bite. This is how top and bottom teeth fit together. Straightening teeth ensures that they…
Read MoreWhat is Oral Burning?
This is also known as Burning Mouth Syndrome. For many patients it is chronic, ongoing, with no identifiable cause, and often worsens during the day. It may present as Burning sensation in the mouth Dry mouth Oral pain Altered taste sensation Discomfort and itchiness of hard palate, lips and tongue Some possible causes of oral…
Read MoreWelcome to all-new EDG!
After 35 years at 165 Ormond Rd we have closed our doors for the last time…to open our brand new clinic right next door at 163 Ormond Rd! 4 long months of renovations have paid off and EDG team is extremely excited to welcome everyone into our new home, with all-abilities access, extra treatment space, larger…
Read MoreWISDOM TEETH
Everyone knows about wisdom teeth as the last annoying set of adult teeth in the mouth, and that they are often painful. Here we’ll try to shed some light on these mysterious teeth. Wisdom teeth usually appear between the ages of 17-25. These days their eruption is very unpredictable. In the past our diets…
Read MoreBack to school dental tips
School is back! And hopefully this year our kids (and parents) will enjoy a normal school year with onsite learning, packed school bags, lunchboxes and school sport. With kids heading back it is also important to get back on track with their oral health. Here are some tips: Ensure regular 6-monthly dental visits with your…
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