Here are some interesting things that you might see.

A white tongue can be the sign of an oral yeast infection which may happen if you’ve been taking antibiotics.

Strange shapes on the tongue which have a map-like appearance are due to the loss of papillae and are quite harmless.

Teeth marks along the sides of the tongue can mean that you clench your teeth which can be quite harmful.

And black, hairy tongue which is caused by smoking, alcohol or medications is totally reversible.

Dieticians are not happy about the Lemon Diet where you drink only lemon-based drinks for 2 weeks and lose a huge amount of weight.

They warn us to stay away of fad diets because they do not create a balanced, life-changing routine. And they are unsafe.

Not safe for your body and certainly not safe for your teeth with tons of acid swimming around in your mouth.

Just think about it.

Custom-made sports mouthguards are recommended for anyone who plays contact sports so your smile can last a lifetime.

They can help to avoid damage to teeth and jaws as well as protecting teeth after orthodontic treatment.

Custom-made by your dentist, mouthguards fit well so they don’t fall out during a match.

And they come in cool colours to personalize your style.

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At Smile Dental, we want to make looking after your family’s dental health as easy as 1,2, 3.

We accept all private health insurers and, with the new Child Dental Benefits Scheme, we provide $1000 of preventative and maintenance treatments to eligible children between the ages of 2 and 17.

To find out more about how we can help you and to schedule an appointment, contact us today.

Lots of kids don’t volunteer their concerns about their teeth but they may lack of self-esteem if they are unhappy about their smiles.

Concerns may range from gaps between teeth to teeth that stick out to crooked teeth.

Nowadays there are treatment options for every child. They range from colourful, removable plates to a series of clear, comfortable aligners to braces with trendy elastics.

Why not give your child the confidence that he or she deserves and be rewarded with a heart-warming smile.

Without sounding like the “floss police”, let me give you a number of reasons to add flossing to your daily routine.

Flossing prevents tooth decay between the teeth where the toothbrush can’t reach.

Gently cleaning with dental floss under the gums where some nasty germs live also prevents gum disease and bad breath.

Research shows that flossing can add years to your life because gum disease is linked to heart attack and stroke, diabetes and other conditions.

Make a resolution to start flossing every day for fresh breath, squeaky clean teeth, perky gums and good health. 

Our mums have always told us that eating salads and raw veggies was good for our teeth.

Now scientists are saying that tucking into leafy green veggies can reduce the risk of PMS or pre-menstrual syndrome by 40%.

It seems that the non-heme iron found in these plant foods can increase serotonin production which improves our moods.

Your Townsville dentist and team suggest that you celebrate the arrival of spring by making changes to improve your dental health and wellbeing.

Trick-or-treating at Halloween is fun for kids.

They dress up as zombies and return home with huge bags of sugar-loaded lollies which they stash away and graze on for days or weeks.

Rather than spreading it out, encourage your little monster to have a big feast at a set time then brush afterwards.

Better still — give a gift like a video game in place of the trick-or-treating activities.

Are you drinking enough water these days? We all need water to maintain our bodies.

Do a quick test. Gently pinch the skin on the back of the hand with your thumb and finger then pull up for a few seconds.

If the skin springs back rapidly in less than 2 seconds, that’s good. But if the skin maintains a little tent then slowly goes back to normal, it’s usually a sign of dehydration.

In tropical Townsville, that’s seriously bad for the body and for the teeth.