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Take the 2 Minute Challenge!

Brushing your teeth is an important part of good oral health. The toothbrush is a simple personal tool which has now been in modern use for about 150 years. Typical toothbrushes are replaced every 3 months with most of my patients changing their brush at the start of each season. With so many types now available you can support a charity, your football team or even your favourite cartoon character every time you take 2 minutes to brush your teeth.

Kelly Tse Principle Dentist – Tooth Crusader

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Having a Beer With Friends Taken To A Whole New Level!

Conrad Karukenya also known as "Tiger Power" a 61-year-old strong man from Kenya, has boasted he has the strongest teeth in Africa. His popular dare devil shows involve using his teeth to break iron nails, lift crates of beer and lifting heavy adults. Please do not try this at home… just have a beer! Kelly Tse Principle Dentist – Tooth Crusader

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What is a dental crown?

A crown is used to entirely cover or "cap" a damaged tooth. This will strengthen a damaged tooth, but a crown can be used to restore & improve appearance, shape, size or alignment. Having your dentist work with an Australian master ceramic engineer amazing natural results can achieved.

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Keeping your smile white this winter

Most of us can't live without a daily dose of coffee to jump start on a cold winter’s morning, but could the beverage that puts morning smiles on our faces also be making those smiles less brilliant?

Brushing regularly is a good way to maintain whiter teeth at home. In addition, visiting your dentist's office for regular cleanings can remove many of the surface stains on your teeth, giving you a whiter smile, no matter how many cups of coffee you need to make it through the day.

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The Jokes On Us!

From one of our patients this week during the school holidays: Q:   What did the vampire say after the dentist finished checking his teeth? A:   Fang you very much!

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Kissing a donkey cures tooth pain!

In the throes of agonising toothache, could you imagine kissing the teeth of a donkey in an attempt to relive tooth pain? If you can't, that's understandable, but it's exactly what you would have done in Germany during the 14th century...

Some of the cures for toothaches in the past are difficult to believe. We have tried everything to alleviate the pain of cavities and gum disease but the best is see your dentist as soon as possible.

Kelly Tse Principle Dentist – Tooth Crusader

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Is your dentist interested in your whole body health?

Finding a new dentist can be a very daunting task. I’ve noticed that when I meet a new patient, I find out that the dentist is usually the last thing that’s picked after the dry cleaner, children's school, family doctor and even bartender! Yep, imagine that, being last on the list! Who you choose as a dentist will have an enormous impact on your health -- positive or negative. It’s an important decision that has ramifications beyond your first visit. So take your time, and choose wisely. After all, it’s easy to fire your bartender!

Dr Kelly Tse Principle Dentist – Tooth Crusader

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How Bad Is Falling Asleep Without Brushing Your Teeth?

When you hit the sack without brushing, plaque starts to harden and calcify on your teeth. Once plaque has calcified, it’s very hard to remove with a toothbrush and floss and needs to be removed by a dentist.

Get hold of an electric toothbrush, at least that way you can just stand there half asleep and let it do the work for you.

Dr Kelly Tse Principle Dentist – Tooth Crusader

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You can’t escape  floss or can you?

In 1994, a prison inmate in West Virginia braided dental floss into a rope, scaled the wall and escaped. I would suggest that you use floss to clean between your teeth instead of climbing prison walls! If you don’t you are missing around 35% of your teeth’s surfaces. Dr Kelly Tse Principle Dentist – Tooth Crusader

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Oral Hygiene

Regular dental visits are critical for good oral hygiene at any age. Visiting the dentist or oral hygienists every 6 months is a great way to stay healthy and enjoy an active lifestyle. Dental hygiene treatment involves professional cleaning to remove plaque, calculus (tartar), and stains from your teeth.

However, perhaps our most important role as a health professional is providing the education to properly care for your teeth and gums.  Using an electric tooth brush for 2 minutes every morning and evening is a great start. Check with your dentist on the best technique for you.