Dentist@Manning Blog

If your income is below a certain threshold, you may be eligible to get a health care concession card from the Centrelink. You can then take this concession card to the nearest government dental clinic. They will provide you the required dental treatment there or they may provide a $600 emergency voucher for toothache etc…

One of the most common tooth problems is sensitivity.  It can present itself from barely noticeable to excruciating pain. Types of Tooth Sensitivity Cold Sensitivity One of the most common tooth sensitivities is to cold drinks and food. Our teeth have nerves that provide a protective mechanism against extreme temperatures and to avoid damage to…

Flossing should be a key part of your daily oral health routine and is just as important as brushing, as it reaches the part of your mouth that your toothbrush can’t. Flossing before you brush is also more effective in removing food particles and bacteria that collect in the spaces between your teeth and can…

Warm salty rinses are good for your gums! Making a salt water-based mouth rinse is not just easy and cost-effective but it’s also known for its natural healing properties. Just add ½ teaspoon of salt to a cup of warm water. You can use this to: Soothe mouth sores For pain relief after tooth extraction…

Bruxism is the grinding or clenching of the teeth that is not part of normal chewing movements. It can lead to teeth becoming worn and may cause damage to the teeth and jaw joints.  Bruxism can occur during the daytime or at night whilst sleeping. When grinding the teeth during sleep, the person has no…

Did you know that Dentist@Manning are part of the Terracycle Colgate Oral Care Recycling Program?  We are now a Community Collection Hub for used oral care products. This program accepts ANY BRAND of used or empty toothpaste tubes and caps, manual toothbrushes, electric toothbrush heads, toothbrush and toothpaste tube plastic packaging, floss containers and interdental…

We have a lot of people call us asking this question! A root canal treatment is done to repair and save a badly damaged or infected tooth instead of removing the tooth from the mouth. During a root canal treatment, the dentist removes the severely damaged or infected nerve tissue (called the dental pulp) from…

Did you now that Vitamin D plays a crucial role in helping us maintain healthy bones and teeth? Vitamin D, sometimes called the ‘sunshine vitamin’ is a fat-soluble vitamin obtained from food and made by the body when sunlight hits the skin. Vitamin D is essential for a range of reasons, including: Bone development in children…