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Tooth Decay Explained: When Do You Need a Filling or Root Canal?
Written by Dr Goran Prokic, Principal Dentist at MGA Dental. Learn how tooth decay progresses, when a filling or root canal may be needed, and how cavities are treated at our Brisbane and Gold Coast clinics.
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Diet and Dental Health
Top 8 Foods That Will Make Your Teeth Healthy
We all know that we can keep good dental health with the help of thorough brushing, flossing and regular dental checkups. But what about other things that can keep your teeth and gums as good as new? While most people are aware that foods high in sugar are bad for teeth, not many of us […]
Dental Tips
Patient Education
10 Things Dentists Wish You Knew (And Why They Matter)
Good oral health doesn’t come down to one big decision. It’s built through small, consistent habits that most dentists see every day. The truth is, many common dental problems are preventable. With the right knowledge, you can avoid discomfort, reduce costs, and keep your smile healthy long term. Here are 10 practical insights dentists want […]
Oral Hygiene and Health
10 Oral Hygiene Tips That Will Keep Your Smile Healthy And White
Your smile is a big part of your personality. A smile breeds confidence and as much as we all enjoy seeing a happy face, showing off yellow crooked teeth that smell bad is just foul. The secret to having a healthy, white and an attractive smile is through proper oral care. A bright set of […]
Dental Tips
Oral Health and Well‑Being
Tooth Pain
Dental Anxiety: Practical Ways to Feel More Comfortable at the Dentist
Dental anxiety can make even a routine appointment feel stressful. Learn what causes dental fear and discover practical ways to feel calmer, more comfortable and in control during your dental visit.
Dental FAQs
Lifestyle Tips
10,000 Australians Travel Overseas Each Year For Dental Tourism And Here Is Why Is That Risky
In today’s financial climate where the average Australian’s disposable income is dwindling and financial outgoings are on the rise it’s no surprise that cheaper options for both essential and cosmetic dental work are being sought. “Dental tourism” is now becoming increasingly common and for just a fraction of the cost of the dental treatment alone […]
Children’s Dental Health
Oral Health and Well‑Being
Oral Health Tips For Parents Of Young Children
Teaching your child about good oral hygiene from an early age is an important lesson that they will carry with them into adulthood. From preventing tooth decay to scheduling dental checkups, there are certain things you should be doing to stay on top of your child’s oral health. Important Daily Practices A study by the […]
Children’s Dental Health
Lifestyle Tips
Protecting your child’s teeth during sports and physical activity
Every year, children and adults are treated for nasty dental injuries that could have been prevented, or at the very least minimised, by wearing a professionally created mouthguard. Usually the treatment for sporting injuries to the mouth is long, complex and expensive, and sometimes the damage is permanent resulting in lost teeth and expensive cosmetic […]
Gum Disease
Oral Health and Well‑Being
Gum disease and your overall health: Is there a connection?
When you think of someone with gum disease the images that come to mind are often those of red, inflamed and perhaps bleeding gums paired with bad breath and maybe issues with plaque. New research has recently suggested that the effects of gum disease might not just be localised to the mouth area and could be much more […]
Dental FAQs
Dentures and Implants
Brace yourself: Is it time to get braces?
When you think of children with braces the unfortunate visual image that often comes to mind belongs to that of an awkward teenager with a mouth full of metal. What you may not be aware of is that this stereotype is now as out-of-date and brace technology is now far more innovative than in the […]