Many parents assume they need to remove all sugar to protect their children's teeth; But the truth is, that's not the case.
Cavities are not caused by sugar alone.
Cavities are the result of repeated acid attacks on the teeth. Each time a child eats or drinks something sugary or refined, bacteria produce acid that weakens enamel. The real issue …
On the dental calendar, the 20th day of March marks World Oral Health Day and the theme for 2026 is that “A Happy Mouth… is a Happy Life”, which aims to encourage positive change by educating people about the vital role a happy, healthy mouth plays in our lives.
This year’s theme reminds us that it is important to care …
When I was a child, I dreaded going to the dentist. The unfamiliar smells, the strange noises, and the fear of the unknown made every visit overwhelming. That anxiety stayed with me for years, but it also inspired me. Today, I work as an Oral Health Therapist, helping children overcome the very fears I once struggled with.
One of the …
One of the toughest challenges I believe as a dentist is treating young patients because your earliest experiences at the dentist will impact your lifelong dental journey. A poor experience as a child at the dentist can have a lingering impact and may result in the avoidance of dental treatment when they grow into adulthood.
Dental anxiety is real and …
Pregnancy brings many changes, and your mouth is no exception. Many people focus on nutrition, rest, medical checkups, however, oral health is often overlooked.
The hormonal and lifestyle shifts that occur during pregnancy can significantly affect your gums and teeth.
As an Oral Health Therapist, I often see mums to be surprised by how much their mouth can change during …
As an Oral Health Therapist, one of the most common misconceptions I encounter is the belief that baby teeth don't matter because “They're going to fall out anyways”.
When parents hear ‘baby teeth’, they often think of something temporary; tiny teeth that will eventually fall out, so why worry too much? The reality is, baby teeth play a vital role …
In September this year, Manar and myself traveled to the beautiful city of Istanbul in Turkiye, to attend the FDI World Dental Congress. At the congress we were introduced to the 2025 World Oral Health Day campaign theme, A Healthy Mouth…is a Healthy Mind.
This theme can resonate with many as there has been a real focus on our mental …
Saying hello to April 2024 means that in 6 months, Northvale Dental will be celebrating its 4th Birthday. How time flies!
Our vision, as a practice, is to exceed patient expectations with a dental experience that will promote a lifelong relationship built on trust, confidence, quality of work and exceptional patient care.
We are so humbled and honoured to see …
It’s mid-July 2021 and what a rollercoaster year it has been so far! As we’ve come to the end of another school holidays, today I am reflecting on the one thing parents struggle with, and sometimes are embarrassed to ask me for advice on. How do I get my child to brush? It’s not uncommon for me to be met …