Blog
Plain-English articles on keeping teeth and gums healthy from AMK Dental Clinic in Mortlake, written by our team and clinically reviewed by our dentist.
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Prevention & check-ups
Smoking, vaping and your oral health
How smoking and vaping can affect gums, healing, staining and breath, plus Australian quit support and when to see a dentist — AMK... -
Prevention & check-ups
Snacking and your teeth: why frequency matters
How often you expose teeth to sugar or acid matters for decay risk. Practical grazing habits and when to book at AMK Dental Clinic, Mortlake. -
Prevention & check-ups
Soft vs hard toothbrushes: which should you use?
Soft bristles are preferred for most adults. Hard scrubbing can irritate gums. Technique and fluoride matter more than force — tips from... -
Prevention & check-ups
Sports mouthguards: custom vs boil-and-bite
Compare custom and boil-and-bite sports mouthguards near Concord. ADA advice, fit tips, and how AMK Dental Clinic in Mortlake can help. -
Prevention & check-ups
Teeth sensitivity: common causes
Sensitive teeth often mean enamel or gum loss has exposed dentine. Common causes, when to book at AMK Dental Clinic in Mortlake, and... -
Children's teeth
Teething: what to expect and how to help
When baby teeth usually appear, common teething signs, comfort tips, and when symptoms need a doctor. Start cleaning early. AMK Dental... -
Children's teeth
Thumb-sucking and dummies: what parents need to know
Why babies suck thumbs or use dummies, when habits usually stop, dummy hygiene tips, and when to ask a dentist. AMK Dental Clinic, Mortlake NSW. -
Prevention & check-ups
What a dental X-ray shows
Dental X-rays help show decay between teeth, bone and roots. Plain English on bitewing, periapical and OPG types, plus dose. AMK Dental... -
Children's teeth
What happens at a child's first dental visit
When to book a child's first dental visit, what happens at AMK Dental Clinic in Mortlake, how to prepare, what to bring, and CDBS basics...
