by Sophie | Jul 5, 2019 | Education, Orthodontics |
Have you ever peeked into your little one’s bedroom at night only to hear an odd noise? It sounds like two hard surfaces rubbing together. Teeth grinding occurs relatively frequently in children. Also called bruxism, it happens when your child grinds his or her jaws...
by Sophie | Jun 14, 2019 | Education, Orthodontics |
Hypomineralisation is the technical term for chalky teeth. Generally, the condition happens when tooth enamel, usually on the molars, has less mineral and is softer in texture, just like chalk. Nearly 1 in 6 children have hypomineralisation and the condition varies...
by Sophie | Apr 26, 2019 | Education, Orthodontics |
Up until recently, the only option for people needing orthodontic treatment was a mouthful of metal braces. It’s what many of us still picture when we consider braces. But today there are so many different kinds of Brisbane orthodontics available, each designed to...
by Sophie | Apr 5, 2019 | Education, Orthodontics |
Braces are devices that help align and straighten your teeth. While some dentists apply some kinds of braces, only an orthodontist has the specialist experience to work with all types of braces. With so many different orthodontic tools out there to help you achieve a...
by Sophie | Feb 8, 2019 | Education, Orthodontics |
Have you heard of Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)? TMD is a pain in your jaw caused by a number of factors. The pain can range in severity, too, from mild to frankly excruciating. Jaw pain can be brought on by something as simple as chewing gum all day long, or by a...
