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
Caring for dental crowns
Brush the crown–gum join, clean between teeth, ease up on ice and hard chewing, and book a review if a crown feels loose or rough — AMK... -
Prevention & check-ups
Caring for dental veneers
Practical care for porcelain or composite veneers you already have: daily cleaning, protect edges, stains, and when to call AMK Dental... -
Prevention & check-ups
Caring for dentures at home
How to rinse, brush and soak full or partial dentures at home, and what to avoid. AMK Dental Clinic in Mortlake refers denture work to a... -
Children's teeth
Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS): FAQ for Mortlake families
CDBS FAQ for Mortlake, Breakfast Point, Concord and Rhodes families: eligibility, how to check a balance, what to bring, and how AMK... -
Prevention & check-ups
Charcoal toothpaste: what to know
Charcoal toothpaste claims are marketing, not proof of whiter teeth. Keep fluoride, watch abrasion — ask at AMK Dental, Mortlake. -
Prevention & check-ups
Cheek biting and your mouth
Accidental or habitual cheek and lip biting: why it happens, short-term comfort, and when to book a check at AMK Dental Clinic in Mortlake. -
Prevention & check-ups
Chewing ice and your teeth
Chewing ice can chip enamel or stress fillings. Prefer sipping cold drinks; mention frequent cravings at a check-up at AMK Dental... -
Prevention & check-ups
Chewing pens and your teeth
Chewing pens, pencils or biros can wear enamel, chip teeth or restorations, and load the jaw. Practical habit swaps from AMK Dental... -
Prevention & check-ups
Cold sores and dental visits
Cold sores on the lip in plain English, when an active sore may delay non-urgent dental care, comfort habits, and calling AMK Dental...
