Smoking: How It Can Ruin Your Dental, Oral & Overall Health
Smoking can ruin your oral & overall health Smoking is one of the most effective ways to create havoc to your teeth, gums and overall health. Of course, no one would like to be on the receiving end of gum disease, tooth loss, chronic halitosis and a host of widespread health problems. Still, this is […]
Dental Anxiety & Phobias: Helpful Tips for Common Fears
Do you ever put off the dentist because the idea makes you too uncomfortable or anxious? Does the thought of the dentist bring back bad memories? Or perhaps you hate the thought of needles or drills in your mouth. Dental anxiety and phobias are surprisingly common. But fortunately, there’s a lot we can do – […]
How Your Hormones & Menstrual Cycle Affect Your Dental Health
Have you ever noticed that about three or four days before your period, some parts of your body feel more tender and sensitive? This sensitivity is because of a buildup of oestrogen and progesterone at this time. These effects can be numerous and varied throughout your body – including your mouth and gums. TL;DR: A […]
Pregnancy & Your Teeth: Important Info
Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it can also come with a lot of well-meaning (and sometimes confusing) advice especially when it comes to dental health. Understanding what’s fact and what’s fiction can help you protect your teeth and gums throughout your pregnancy. Hormonal changes during pregnancy can increase your risk of gum inflammation, bleeding, […]
Menopause & Your Oral Health
Going through menopause? A surprising amount of changes can happen to your oral health such as teeth and gums during this time, but there’s no reason to alarmed – providing you take a few moments to get informed. At Marketplace Dental Care Wagga Wagga, we regularly support women experiencing menopause-related oral health changes and help […]
Can I Go to the Dentist During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
UPDATE AS OF 1 AUG, 2020: Marketplace Dental can now offer ALL treatments for most patients, operating under the ADA’s Level 1 dental service restrictions, providing they show no signs of illness. Previously, certain limitations applied, restricting some procedures. At the time of original publication, only emergencies were allowed, but as above, these restrictions have now eased. If your […]
Child Dental Benefits Schedule: Dental Services for Kids
Keeping your kids’ teeth healthy may not cost a cent… According to the ADA, millions of Aussie kids are eligible for full or partial cover for dental services, but only one third of them are taking advantage of what’s available by the government. The Child Dental Benefits Schedule covers Australian children aged between 2 to […]
