Dental Blogs

Your oral health is crucial in maintaining your own physical health and wellbeing. Many people believe they simply need to brush and floss daily and avoid eating sugar. But oral health is more complex than practising good oral hygiene and eating right. Your entire mouth, including your teeth, tongue, and gums require proper care every day – no compromises.

Unfortunately, the number of oral diseases continues to rise in the country. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, about 72,000 patients in 2017-18 were hospitalised due to undetected or untreated dental conditions.

Here at 123 Dental, we care about you. The goal of this blog is to help everyone understand more about oral health. We tackle dental issues, such as plaque and chipped or cracked tooth. We give significant focus on oral hygiene, as well. If you think you know everything about brushing and flossing, you will be surprised at the amount of information you can gain on our blog. For instance, did you know that overbrushing is almost as bad as not brushing your teeth?

Read 123 Dental blog posts to get expert advice, tips, and other essential information that will guide you towards the path to excellent oral health.

Invisalign trays on dummy teeth
13Dec

Invisalign vs Braces – We Compare Your Options

When deciding on your teeth straightening choice, you’ll be picking between Invisalign & Traditional braces, we walk you through your options! Read More

By Dr. Jack Brazel

Dental myths are common and can lead to misconceptions about oral health
21Sep

Common Dental Myths: A Closer Look

We look at 12 dental myths & misconceptions, learn about the truth and how these myths could be affecting your teeth & health. Read More

By Dr. Laine Rasmussen

Aftercare is important for all orthodontic treatments, including Invisalign
22Aug

Your Invisalign Aftercare Guide – How to Care for Your Aligners

Starting your Invisalign journey is exciting and to help you, we will guide you on what you can and can’t do during Invisalign treatment. Read More

By Dr. Jack Brazel

Man with sensitive teeth
05May

Complete Guide to Sensitive Teeth

Do you have sensitive teeth? We look at the causes of tooth sensitivity and ways you can help reduce this at home or with your dentist. Read More

By Dr. Jack Brazel

There are a number of possible causes of halitosis, but the vast majority come down to oral hygiene
11Apr

What is Halitosis & How to Treat It?

Having bad breath could be causing a number of dental issues and knocking your confidence, we look at treatments and prevention. Read More

By Dr. Jack Brazel

Once your child enters their teenage years, there’s a lot that can go wrong with their dental health
09Feb

Dental Care Guide for Teens

Growing teens need to care for their teeth, Setting up healthy dental habits into adulthood, we what they can do! Read More

By Dr. Deanne Anastasas

Experts have discovered that the symptoms of stress and anxiety can lead to dental problems
01Dec

How Anxiety Can Affect Your Teeth

Suffering from anxiety can lead to a number of health issues, including your teeth, we look at how anxiety affects your dental health. Read More

By Dr. Jack Brazel

Daily flossing can help to remove the smelly odour from your mouth, while keeping your breath fresh and teeth free from unsightly food particles
18Nov

Our Guide to Dental Floss – Help Keep Your Mouth Healthy!

This guide to dental floss will teach you the proper technique, the different types of floss and why flossing is vital for your teeth & gums. Read More

By Dr Kevin Byun

Beautiful young woman at the dental clinic
09Aug

What Does Private Dental Insurance Cover in Australia?

If you are looking at getting dental insurance, we walk you through what to consider, the services that are covered and possible costs. Read More

By Dr. Jack Brazel

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