Dental Treatment for Children with Down Syndrome

Table of contents Why Dental Care Is So Important for Kids with Down Syndrome Common Dental Problems in Children with Down Syndrome Tips for Daily Dental Care at Home Finding the Right Dentist for Your Child Preparing Your Child for the Dental Visit What to Expect During a Dental Visit Managing Dental Anxiety and Sensory [...]

Trismus: A Comprehensive Guide

What Is Trismus? Trismus, often called lockjaw, occurs when your jaw muscles become stiff, making it hard to open your mouth fully. This tightness limits how wide you can open your mouth, making everyday tasks difficult. Eating can be a struggle because chewing becomes hard. Speaking might be affected, making it tough to communicate clearly. [...]

Untreated Cavities in Baby Teeth

The Consequences of Leaving Cavities Untreated in Baby Teeth Every parent cherishes their child's smile. Dental cavities can pose a significant threat to those tiny teeth, and untreated cavities in baby teeth can lead to consequences far beyond a simple toothache. These untreated cavities can cause pain and infections and even affect the growth of [...]

Will Wisdom Teeth Removal Hurt?

Will Wisdom Tooth Extraction Hurt? The Honest Answer Will wisdom teeth removal hurt? It’s one of the most common concerns people have before the procedure. Fear of having a wisdom tooth extracted is normal, but the reality is often not as bad as people expect. During the procedure, your Brisbane dentist uses anaesthesia to keep [...]

Edentulism: Everything You Need to Know

Edentulism Losing teeth can affect not just how we look but also how we feel about smiling and talking every day. Tooth loss, or edentulism may happen to anyone due to various reasons like age, health, or accidents. In this article, our Brisbane dentist aims to explain what it means to live without teeth, how [...]

Safety of General Anaesthesia in Dentistry

How Safe is General Anaesthesia? Understanding how general anaesthesia works can make you feel more comfortable if you or someone close to you needs dental surgery. Dentists often use it to make sure you're relaxed and free from pain during the procedure. Today, our Brisbane dentist will talk about the safety of general anaesthesia in [...]

Sleep Dentistry for Traumatic Dental Experiences

The Impact of Traumatic Dental Experiences Having a bad experience at the dentist can really stick with you, affecting not just your next dental visit but your overall health as well. It's common for people to feel nervous about dental treatments after a scary experience, and this can lead them to skip important visits to [...]

Extracting Painless Baby Teeth

Why Remove a Baby Tooth That Doesn't Hurt? Sometimes, a baby tooth that seems fine on the surface needs to be removed to keep your child's smile healthy and straight. Today, our Brisbane paediatric dentist will explain why extracting painless baby teeth might be necessary for their oral health. Let's explore how this small step [...]