by Dr David Kirby | Jun 27, 2017 | Family Dentistry, Food & Diet
Dentists across Australia are reporting good news from their visits with elderly patients. Though dental exams with older people are often fraught with unpleasant diagnoses, dental health professionals say they’ve seen an overall improvement in the state of senior...
by Dr David Kirby | Mar 27, 2017 | Dental FAQ, Family Dentistry
Women going through menopause experience a number of changes to their bodies. Hormonal imbalances can lead to many annoying and uncomfortable symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats which are well known and often discussed. A lesser known, but still important set...
by Dr David Kirby | Feb 28, 2017 | Dental FAQ, Family Dentistry, Oral Health Tips, Pediatric Dentistry
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...
by Dr David Kirby | Jan 31, 2017 | Family Dentistry
For many people around the world, the New Year is a time to re-examine our lifestyles and work on incorporating healthy habits into our daily routines. Popular resolutions focus on losing weight, quitting smoking, and saving more money. But while we focus on becoming...
by Dr David Kirby | Dec 6, 2016 | Family Dentistry
If You Suffer From Dental Anxiety, It May Be Genetic Are you terrified of going to the dentist? Maybe it’s time to cut yourself some slack. New research has indicated that dentist-related anxiety could actually have a genetic cause. If the thought of the dentist gets...
by Dr David Kirby | Nov 1, 2016 | Dental FAQ, Family Dentistry
At a Loss About Flossing? Here Are the Facts For decades, flossing has been an essential part of good dental care and oral hygiene as recommended by dentists. Many people may struggle with incorporating it into their daily routine, but it was almost universally...
by Dr David Kirby | Oct 25, 2016 | Dental FAQ, Family Dentistry
Getting Partial Dentures? Here’s What You Need to Know: Dentures, full or partial, can generate apprehension on the part of the patient. However if it’s what your doctor recommended, it’s probably the best option for you. Recipients who are new to...
by Dr David Kirby | Oct 9, 2016 | Dental FAQ, Family Dentistry, Oral Health Tips
There are a host of questions you should ask when choosing a dental surgeon, but some are more vital than others. Choosing a competent dental surgeon is a critical task, since oral surgery may affect your overall quality of life, not only your smile and teeth. You may...
by Dr David Kirby | Sep 20, 2016 | Family Dentistry, Oral Health Tips, Pediatric Dentistry
Children and Fear of The Dentist Let’s be honest: no one likes going to the dentist. Many full-grown adults still harbor a great deal of stress and anxiety over the whole ordeal of an hour or two in the dentist’s chair, and it’s only worse for children, who don’t have...
by Dr David Kirby | Jul 19, 2016 | Dental FAQ, Family Dentistry, Oral Health Tips
Teeth Straightening Options One of the things we all learning on the way to becoming an adult is the importance of a first impression. And the appearance of our teeth goes a long way in that regard. An even, healthy-looking set of pearly whites helps us project a...
by Dr David Kirby | Jul 12, 2016 | Family Dentistry, Oral Health Tips
How To Use a Waterpik for Flossing Many people avoid flossing because they find it uncomfortable; after all, floss can be hard on sensitive gums and gripping a piece of floss in one’s fingers and then pushing it far enough back to reach in between one’s...
by Dr David Kirby | May 24, 2016 | Family Dentistry, Food & Diet, Oral Health Tips
As much as we all enjoy junk food and sugary beverages, most people try to stay away from them, conscious of the negative consequences too much of them can have our teeth, waistlines and general health. But sadly, the “healthier” alternatives are rarely as good for us...
by Dr David Kirby | Mar 29, 2016 | Family Dentistry, Oral Health Tips, Pediatric Dentistry
No More Tears: How To Choose The Right Dentist For Your Child For most parents, the most dreaded aspect of routine dental care is not the fear of needing fillings or crowns—it’s the idea of bringing their children to the dentist. Parents know all too well that...
by Dr David Kirby | Mar 28, 2016 | Family Dentistry, Oral Health Tips
Choosing a Reliable Dentist There is a wise old adage which states, “If something seems too good to be true, it probably is.” Most of us are aware of the fact that if we cut corners when buying just about anything—be it electronics, furniture, clothing, or whatever...
by Dr David Kirby | Feb 15, 2016 | Family Dentistry
Pregnancy and Dental Care At our dental practice we often receive questions from expecting mothers, so the team here at Hitek Family Dental Care put together this helpful guide for expecting mothers and what they need to know about their oral health. While many of the...
