Back To School Means It’s Time For A Dental Checkup

It’s the beginning of 2018, and you know what that means: it won’t be long before the kids have to get back to school and out of your hair. Before they get on the bus or you drop them off, make their way to class and hit the books, think about the best way for…

Have you recently moved location?

If you have recently made the move to beautiful Sydney, we would like to welcome you to our Penrith community. It can be overwhelming moving to a new area and we would like to help make this transition easier for you. Our centre has been a practicing Dental Practice since 1994 in Penrith. Our Dental Centre is equipped with…

Suffering a dental injury is never fun.

Whether you’ve got a cracked tooth, fractured tooth, broken tooth, or split tooth, it may be able to be saved! It’s important to look after your dental health and see a professional as soon as possible. Just remember, the faster you act, the better the outcome will be! Most dental trauma is a result of…

Dental Anxiety Is Nothing to Be Ashamed Of

Dental anxiety can affect anyone. A lot of people will put up with all sorts of oral and gum pain in order to avoid making an appointment with their dentist. Infections, periodontal disease, loose teeth and even broken teeth can go years without treatment. Avoiding regular checkups might mean that you miss the chance to…

Use Your Dental Benefits Before the End of the Year

Did you know that you lose private health fund benefits each year? Most of our patients are unaware of this, so we thought we should let you know. now is the time to use your entitlement before it’s lost forever for treatment in our practice! Choose to use your health fund entitlement today. Most health funds allow…

Preparing To Travel These Holidays?

Traveling out of the country is an exciting and eye-opening experience. Unfortunately, dental problems can occur when you least expect them. Our team at Tindale Dental Centre want to make sure that you’re prepared if a dental emergency arises when you are abroad, as well as give you some general travel tips for your oral…

Sensitive Teeth

Is eating ice cream or sipping a cup of hot coffee painful for you? The answer is a resounding “yes” for people who suffer from sensitive teeth. Many adults experience hypersensitivity when they eat, drink or touch their teeth. Fortunately, dentistry can offer simple and effective treatments for this uncomfortable condition. Possible causes of tooth…

Is There A Bad Time To Brush Your Teeth?

Is there ever a bad time to brush your teeth? Most of us believe that proper dental care means flossing and brushing often — at a minimum, twice daily, as the Australian Dental Association recommends. Those who are particularly diligent may brush more often, after meals, snacks or sugary drinks. But research shows that brushing…

About Dental Health Week

Dental Health Week, which takes place in the first full week of August, is the Australian Dental Association’s major annual oral health promotion event. Its aim is to educate Australians about the importance of maintaining good oral health in every aspect of their lives. It has three main objectives: – Promote oral health education and…

Apple Crumble Porridge

”This Apple Crumble Porridge will shake up the way you wake up! What better way is to start a cold winters day than with a big ol’ bowl of soul warming porridge? Porridge is nutritious & will keep you going till lunch, plus it’s super-simple to customise to keep things interesting. Have fun with your…

Do you brush your teeth before or after breakfast?

Brushing our teeth twice daily is a habit that most of us have formed, having been taught from a young age to do so in the morning and in the evening. So we do understand how often we should brush; but have you ever stopped to think about the importance of when to brush? Some…

Is it important to have a family dentist?

Yes, having a family dentist is very important. And visiting your family dentist on a regular basis has multiple benefits, including the following. 1 Prevention of dental disease Preventative dentistry involves the care and maintenance of healthy teeth and gums, treatments provided by the whole dental team. It can include dental cleaning, fluoride rinses, and…

Is It Okay to Forget About My Missing Tooth?: Treatment and Advice

Some people don’t mind having a gap in their mouth and can get on perfectly well after they have lost a tooth. However, it’s important to be aware of the possible consequences of ignoring a missing tooth for an extended period of time. Not only can it lead to crowding in your mouth and leaning…

5 Facts To Preventing Crooked Teeth In Children

Growing up with crooked teeth was something a lot of us had to experience, and often, it wasn’t nice. Not only does having crooked teeth affect your self-esteem, but it can lead to further dental health issues, like cavities and gum disease, as well as difficulties when speaking. Those of us who grew up suffering…

What Causes Morning Breath?

Does this sound familiar? You wake up in the morning and quickly cover your mouth with your hand, run to the bathroom gargle some mouthwash and brush your teeth because your mouth tastes like something has died in there and your breath would act like a weapon of mass destruction. Morning breath (halitosis) can be…

How To Prevent Tooth Decay

Preventing Tooth Decay Cleaning your teeth and removing the plaque or bacteria layer is a great start to preventing decay but nutrition and underlying health must be part of this equation as research published in dental journals in the late 1960’ demonstrated that decay rates are intimately associated with the systemic health of your body. The…

5 Nutrition Tips for a Healthy Mouth

  What’s good for your body is also good for your mouth. Did you know what you eat can help to protect your teeth and gums from damage and bacterial infection. As the saying goes “We are we eat,” how we feel, how we look and our overall health can really depend on what we…

Why are people afraid of the dentist?

Some people get anxious about dental visits because of a bad experience they had in the past or because they start to anticipate discomfort and fear that everything could go wrong. However, modern dentistry has advanced incredibly in recent years and even the most dreaded procedures are now much easier and only carry a small…

Pregnancy and Dental Care

  If you are considering getting pregnant it is sensible to visit your dentist before you conceive as your dentist will be able to examine and x-ray your teeth to assess for decay, infection or dental issues that may need addressing before you are pregnant or even during your pregnancy. One of the key areas…

6 Steps to Tongue Cleaning for Fresher Breath

Did you know that most of the nasty and often stinky bacteria in your mouth live on your tongue? If you want to avoid or beat bad breath then cleaning your tongue with a tongue scraper and not your toothbrush is the way to go. Follow these steps to make sure you clean your tongue…