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How Often Should You Visit the Dentist?
Curious how often should you visit the dentist to keep your teeth and gums healthy? Learn from our expert general preventive dentists to keep your mouth healthy.
5 Dentist Recommendations for the Coronavirus Pandemic
Our family dental care in Orange NSW want you to be able to prioritize your oral health safely in the Coronavirus pandemic. Here are our five dental recommendations for COVID-19.
The Best Dental Office Cleaning Practices
There’s nothing like a freshly-cleaned dental office. In fact, every dental office should be freshly cleaned, in our opinion. That’s because just like any other medical office, a dental office’s cleanliness is directly linked to positive patient outcomes. Maintaining...
Wisdom Teeth: What Are They, and Why Do We Have Them?
Everybody finds out about wisdom teeth at some point or another. Over time, these worrisome extra molars will push their way through your jaw, and you’ll need to get them taken out. Why do we have wisdom teeth, anyway? It seems they just grow for the sake of making...
What Happens During a Teeth Cleaning?
Consistent professional teeth cleaning treatments can prevent tooth decay and periodontal disease. Learn what to expect during a Hitek teeth cleaning appointment here.
Should I Use Baking Soda Toothpaste?
In the dental world, one question comes up often - what’s the deal with baking soda and toothpaste? Years ago, people used to mix baking soda with water as a way to freshen breath and clean teeth. Today, toothpaste is a significantly more complex recipe of chemicals...
The Best Vitamins for Teeth
Along with proper oral hygiene and diet, vitamins can also improve your teeth. Read more about the best vitamins for your teeth from our certified preventative dentists in Orange, NSW.
What Causes Chalky Teeth and How to Treat It
Suffering from chalky teeth? Learn the causes of chalky teeth and how to treat it from our restorative dental service experts. Hitek Family Dental blog offers advice on oral health & dentistry.
Is Juuling Bad For Your Teeth?
Nicotine-delivering vaporizers have taken the world by storm as an alternative to smoking. Many are using “vapes” as a way to quit smoking, or as a recreational smoking device all its own. The Juul is one of the industry’s most popular models. But, one question many...
The Five Best Foods for Your Teeth
It may come as no surprise that different foods will have varying impacts on your teeth. There are the obvious offenders like sugary snacks, high-citrus fruits, and coffee. There’s also another rule of thumb to follow—if it will stain a white tablecloth, it will most...
Here’s 9 Foods You Can Eat After Wisdom Teeth Removal
Scheduled for a wisdom teeth extraction? Here is eight foods that our family dental clinic recommends for after your wisdom teeth removal procedure. Read more here.
TMJ Disorder: What is It, and What Can You Do About It?
If you find yourself experiencing prolonged pain of the jaw right below the cheekbone, you might have a temporomandibular joint disorder. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is what connects your jaw to the rest of your skull, located right under the cheekbone. Whether...
Dental Implants: What You Need to Know
Dental implants are one of the most permanent dental procedures you can undertake. It is also considered a major dental surgery, which means that these procedures shouldn’t be considered except when absolutely necessary. We’re going to take a look into the purpose of...
What is a Root Canal: The Root Canal Procedure Explained
At some point during your life, your dentist may suggest a root canal. While this is often considered a dreaded procedure, many people do not understand exactly what the procedure is, and what it entails. It’s All About the Roots Teeth have an interesting anatomy....
Why Do Wounds In Your Mouth Heal Faster?
One of the most amazing things about our bodies is our ability to heal ourselves. Got a scrape on your skin? Watch it slowly disappear, day by day, until it’s like it was never there at all (perhaps leaving a faint scar behind). Of course, when you have a cut or...
Does Natural Toothpaste Really Work?
In recent years, people have been turning toward the “all natural” version of just about any commonly used product. Consumers concerned with being healthier or more eco friendly opt for all-natural deodorants, bug repellent, and cleaning products. Organic foods grown...
Dental Concerns for Menopausal Women: What You Need to Know
Menopause can have certain effects on your teeth inclduing sensitivity. Learn more about how to maintain and combat the oral symptons caused by menopause from our dental clinic.
How to Care for Baby’s Teeth: When to Start Brushing & More
Caring for Baby’s First Teeth Your little bundle of joy didn’t come packaged with instructions, and many new parents may feel overwhelmed with making sure they’re taking proper care of their child at every stage of life. Managing your child’s oral health is very...