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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
What is Gum Disease? Research shows that 47% of the population has moderate to severe gum disease, which, if left untreated, can severely affect the health of your teeth and gums and make you look old before your time. Gum disease is caused by a build-up of plaque – a sticky bacteria that feeds on…
Before their first tooth Cleaning your child’s mouth before they even have teeth is quite important, and helps to get both you and your child used to the routine of maintaining proper oral health. To clean your baby’s mouth, dampen a soft washcloth with warm water and gently rub the cloth over all of their…
We cannot expect our gums and teeth to remain healthy without proper maintenance. Brushing and flossing daily, monitoring the food eaten, especially those that are harder to break down and those that cause discolouration, as well as dental visits are important to a healthy mouth. A lack of these practices can result in oral diseases….
Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is caused when bacteria in plaque builds up between the gums and teeth. When the bacteria begin to grow, the gums surrounding the tooth can become inflamed. If left untreated, this inflammation can cause the gums and supporting bone structure to deteriorate. This can lead to gum recession…
Click Here to download a printable PDF with instructions. Essential Care – Brushing and Flossing Instructions PROPER BRUSHING Proper brushing helps minimize the risk of tooth decay and gum disease, the major causes of tooth loss. Use a soft-bristle brush and an ADA accepted fluoride toothpaste to remove plaque and food particles. Replace…
Click Here to download a printable PDF with instructions. HOW TO BRUSH AND FLOSS Proper brushing removes plaque from inner, outer and chewing surfaces of teeth. You should spend at least 2 minutes twice a day brushing. It’s simple Prepare the toothbrush with a pea size drop of toothpaste. Use a timer set…
At Tindale Dental Centre it is our goal to always provide the highest level of dentistry available to our community.
We believe we are able to do this due to our investment in the latest dental technologies and the unique team of Dentists, Practice and Operations Managers, Patient Coordinators and Dental Assistants that we have assembled.
At Tindale Dental we pride ourselves on the fact that “we service the nervous”. It is our fundamental belief that your fears and apprehension should not prevent you from receiving the highest quality of dental care.
At Tindale Dental Centre patient safety is at the core of everything we do.
At Tindale Dental we are committed to acquiring and using the latest dental technologies. We use the latest technology to provide you with better, faster, safer and gentler outcomes.
We are dedicated to the patients of Penrith and surrounding suburbs, providing high quality dental care to the local community since 1994. We understand that many people do not look forward to visiting the dentist, and so our locally minded caring and professional team know what is required to make the difference between you having a good experience and a bad experience.
We welcome the Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule.