The month of December tends to be a busy one, schedules full of important to-do lists, gift shopping and of course holiday parties. We all know that with the festive season comes lots of cheer and plenty of treats so some of us will put our diets on hold and indulge in those once a year goodies. Here is a list of our favourite holiday treats.

We all love a great cup of coffee to start our work day or even a nice big soft drink to enjoy at the cinemas. But what are the hidden dangers associated with drinking these sugary and acidic products on a regular basis?

Whether you’re suffering from single tooth loss or even total tooth loss, we can help you.

Here at Australia Fair Dental in Southport we strive to ensure patients have access to the best solutions for tooth loss available. Understanding your options when it comes to tooth replacement is important in order for you to make the right decision. The following article discusses your dental implant choices and explains in which circumstances mini dental implants could be suitable for you.

Broncos forward, Corey Parker is recovering from a crazy injury from the first State of Origin Game – a tooth found in his hand…

The Queensland forward returned home with an infection in his hand, which was believed to be the result of a stray tooth found beneath the skin. No blame has been put on any of the NSW players and for the most part the injury has been kept quiet, with Parker originally denying the tooth had been found lodged in his hand. However, reports from The Sunday Mail have shown Parker’s strapping was covering a “bite mark’’ and revealed that a tooth had caused the infection in his hand. With this crazy accident in the news, the team here at Australia Fair Dental Care thought we would share some useful steps to take, should you find yourself in a dental emergency.

In the beginning of the month as a release for Dental Health Week, the Australian Dental Association announced statistics revealing that a large portion of Aussies forget to brush their teeth before bed.

Maintaining regular health care and practicing oral hygiene is the foundation to keeping not only a sparkling smile but also a complete smile. Unfortunately here down under we have discovered that we consume more than double the world’s average sugar intake – and it is showing in our children’s teeth.

Brushing your teeth is a part of our daily lives and should be done at least twice daily, but how do you know you’re doing it properly?

Here at Australia Fair Dental Care in Southport we are sharing some top tips for brushing that will help keep your teeth clean and most importantly – healthy! For many patients we see at our Gold Coast practice, we can notice the effects of poor brushing techniques when you visit for your general checkup.

The Child Dental Benefits Scheme has replaced the previous Teen Dental Vouchers – and if your child qualifies they are eligible for $1000 worth of approved dental care over two years at Australia Fair Dental located in Southport.

Whilst most parents of children will receive notification of their eligibility, children aged 2-17 meet the requirements of the Child Dental Benefits Scheme if they qualify for the Family Tax Benefit A or receive any of the following payments:

You may not have experienced it yet, but as we grow and develop into adults we often find maturity and age has fantastic perks – but also has some a handful of downfalls.

Root Canal therapy can save an infected tooth that otherwise would need to be extracted

At Australia Fair Dental Care in Southport we believe in the importance of educating our patients about keeping their natural teeth for life. Some of our patients who require tooth extraction could have visited us sooner and saved their teeth with a root canal therapy. Unfortunately, people often assume that root canal treatment is lengthy and painful, however, thanks to today’s technology and techniques, root canal treatment is as simple, safe and quick as receiving a filling!

Is your child showing signs of early dental problems such as dental caries?

Dental caries are the most common infectious disease in children? How do caries develop and what can you do as a parent to protect your child’s teeth.