Author Archives: Stephen Dudgeon

Getting “long in the tooth” isn’t all bad news!

[bs_lead]Getting older is not something we look forward to, but it happens to us all...

I Hate The Dentist: The 10 Most Common Reasons People Feel Fearful or Anxious at the Dentist – Part 2

In “I Hate The Dentist: The 10 Most Common Reasons People Feel Fearful or Anxious...

I Hate The Dentist: The 10 Most Common Reasons People Feel Fearful or Anxious at the Dentist – Part 1

New research shows that 10% to 16% of the adult population has a high dental...

Making your child love the dentist

A child’s first visit to the dentist is an important milestone in their growing life....

Do I Have Bad Breath? Part 2 – Treatment of Bad Breath

In “Do I Have Bad Breath? Part 1 – The Causes of Bad Breath” we...

Do I Have Bad Breath? Part 1 – Causes of Bad Breath

One topic close to everyone’s lips at some stage of their life will be bad...

I wish my teeth were whiter!

Teeth whitening has been around for thousands of years, starting with the Egyptians using pumice...

Dental implants help anchor dentures or can do away with dentures completely

Avenue Dental Caloundra can now place dental implants to help anchor dentures or to do...

Why are children still getting dental decay?

Shocking new research shows that by age six half of all children in Australia will...

How to stop dental decay in children – part 2 prevention of dental decay in children

In “How To Stop Dental Decay in Children – Part 1 Causes and Consequences” we...

How to stop dental decay in children – part 1 causes and consequences

[bs_lead]Dental decay not only affects adults.  Research shows half of all Australian children will have...

Are amalgam ‘silver’ fillings a health hazard?

When dentists talk about silver fillings, it would be reasonable to think that silver makes...

Will having my wisdom teeth (third molars) removed lower my iq?

The short answer to this question is, no. However, you may have other problems if...