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
Popcorn and your teeth
Popcorn is fine for most people, but hard kernels and hulls can lodge between teeth or stress a filling. Practical tips from AMK Dental... -
Costs & health funds
Private health extras and dental
How private health extras usually work for dental in Australia: general vs major, waiting periods, limits, gaps, and AMK Dental Clinic... -
Prevention & check-ups
Questions to ask at your dental check-up
Practical questions for a dental check-up: home care, recall timing, X-rays, estimates, medicines and gums. AMK Dental Clinic, Mortlake NSW. -
Prevention & check-ups
Sensitive toothpaste: what to know
Sensitive toothpaste may ease short, sharp cold or sweet twinges for some people with regular use. Keep fluoride — AMK Dental, Mortlake. -
Prevention & check-ups
Sugar-free chewing gum and your teeth
Does sugar-free gum help after lunch or for dry mouth? Saliva, limits of gum, and when to book at AMK Dental Clinic in Mortlake. -
Prevention & check-ups
Swimming pools and tooth enamel
Frequent chlorinated-pool swimming may leave some people with a chalky or rough feel on front teeth. Rinse after long swims and when to... -
Prevention & check-ups
Tea, coffee and wine: what they do to tooth colour
Tea, coffee and red wine can stain tooth surfaces. Tips on water, brushing timing, cleans vs whitening paste — AMK Dental, Mortlake. -
Prevention & check-ups
Teeth grinding at night: what to know
Night teeth grinding (bruxism): common signs, tooth and jaw effects, home habits, night guards, and when to book at AMK Dental Clinic in... -
Prevention & check-ups
Tips for a calmer dental visit
Feel nervous about the dentist? Practical tips for a calmer visit at AMK Dental Clinic in Mortlake: tell the team, agree a stop signal,...
