Demineralisation is the term used when minerals are lost from the enamel surface of teeth. This occurs when bacteria found in plaque feed on the sugars in the food we eat. As the bacteria feed, they make acid. Dental decay is caused by the action of this acid on the enamel tooth surface. Remineralisation refers to the process of redepositing these minerals back into the tooth enamel. In this process, minerals in your saliva, such as fluoride, calcium and phosphate, are deposi
It's school holidays again and a perfect time to get the kids' to all their check-ups for their eyes, teeth and general health. Taking your child to the dentist is the best way to prevent problems, like tooth decay, and it helps both you and your child learn how to maintain a healthy smile. By learning good oral hygiene habits now, your children will be able to prevent painful and costly problems with their teeth later in life. At Greenland Dental we have always made it our p
It's school holidays again and a perfect time to get the kids' to all their check ups for their eyes, teeth and general health. Taking your child to the dentist is the best way to prevent problems, like tooth decay, and it helps both you and your child learn how to maintain a healthy smile. By learning good oral hygiene habits now, your children will be able to prevent painful and costly problems with their teeth later in life. At Greenland Dental we have always made it our p
Taking your child to the dentist is the best way to prevent problems like tooth decay and it helps both parents and children learn how to maintain a healthy smile for life. We find that many parents are unaware that their children could be having dental treatment at a private dentist for free! The Child Dental Benefits Scheme (CDBS) was implemented in 2014 and allows eligible children aged 2-17 years to receive $1000 in dental services per two year period. Unfortunately, the