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Electric toothbrush or manual toothbrush?
Which is better? We are often asked this question. Most of the time it comes back to personal preference but there are times when we will...
Chris McMurray
Mar 17, 20211 min read
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Time to check your mouthguard
Every year thousands of Australian adults and children suffer dental injuries which could have been prevented by wearing a well fitted...
Vyla Ellis
Feb 17, 20212 min read
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Teeth aren't made for...
Can’t find the tool you need to open something, don’t use your teeth. There are lots of habits we have which can lead to problems with...
Chris McMurray
Oct 20, 20201 min read
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Do I really need a check-up?
Nothing is worrying me or hurting in my mouth, why do I need to see the dentist? Many conditions of the mouth are silent achievers. Gum...
Chris McMurray
Oct 13, 20201 min read
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Are your teeth getting shorter?
Take a look at your teeth closely the next time you brush, do your teeth look shorter? Do you wake up in the mornings with a sore jaw? Do...
Chris McMurray
Sep 29, 20201 min read
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How much sugar is hiding in your trolley?
Time to take a closer look at your supermarket purchases. They’re not as healthy as you might think. Being healthy is something that most...
Chris McMurray
Jul 30, 20203 min read
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Dreaming of a whiter, brighter smile?
Are your teeth darker than they used to be? Want to make them whiter and brighter? If so you've probably thought about teeth whitening....
Dr Vyla Ellis
Jul 14, 20203 min read
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How pregnancy affects your teeth
Congratulations, you are having a baby, now we want you to love your mouth. So much can change in your mouth during pregnancy. Hormones...
Christine McMurray
Jun 22, 20201 min read
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Coronavirus FAQs
Are you open? Yes, dentistry is classed as an essential service and we are open. There are no restrictions on dental care. All procedures...
Chris McMurray
Apr 14, 20203 min read
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4 tips for taking care of your oral health in isolation
With heavy restrictions placed on dentists due to covid-19 there has never been a more important time to take care of your teeth. At...
Chris McMurray
Apr 5, 20202 min read
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Therapy dog - a patient's best friend
A therapy dog is a calming presence for patients visiting the dental clinic.
Chris McMurray
Feb 24, 20202 min read
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5 tips for cleaning kids teeth
When children get cavities we are often asked by their parents why this has happened. Today our oral health therapist Karina gives us her...
Karina Egel and Dr Vyla Ellis
Jan 21, 20192 min read
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Bordertown Grand Opening Celebrations
The Border Chronicle wrote this lovely article to celebrate the Grand Opening of our Bordertown Clinic: Country Living Dentistry...
Louise Horobin
Dec 5, 20182 min read
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World Cavity-Free Future Day
We recently celebrated World Cavity-Free Future Day. Check out this article from the Border Chronicle: Our Bordertown team from left:...
Louise Horobin
Oct 22, 20182 min read
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Watch Your Mouth
It's Dental Health Week. This year we are encouraging you to "Watch Your Mouth". Not just your teeth, not just your gums, your whole...
Dr Vyla Ellis
Aug 5, 20182 min read
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What is an oral health therapist?
You may have noticed that we now have an oral health therapist, Karina, on our team. Today we look at what an oral health therapist is...
Karina Egel and Dr Vyla Ellis
Jun 23, 20181 min read
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Plaque and tartar. What’s the difference?
You brush your teeth really well every morning and every night and you even floss every few days. So why is it that when you go to the...
Dr Vyla Ellis
Jun 7, 20182 min read
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Invisalign FAQ
What is Invisalign? Invisalign is a virtually invisible alternative to braces. A series of clear plastic aligners are used to gradually...
Dr Vyla Ellis
May 16, 20183 min read
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Does your mouth feel like the Sahara Desert?
What causes dry mouth? Why should you worry about dry mouth? What can be done to combat dry mouth?
Dr Vyla Ellis
May 15, 20182 min read
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Sensitive Teeth?
Do you shy away from iced water? Get our tips to fight tooth sensitivity.
Dr Vyla Ellis
Apr 18, 20182 min read
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