by Dr David Kirby | Jul 28, 2026 | Food & Diet
Orange is a food and wine town. Between the cool-climate wineries out past Mount Canobolas, the roasters on Summer Street, and the produce that shows up every April during F.O.O.D Week, what we eat and drink here is part of the local identity. It’s also, whether...
by Dr David Kirby | Aug 7, 2018 | Family Dentistry, Food & Diet
So much of what we eat is, maybe not surprisingly, very bad for your teeth. But while some may be more obviously harmful, some categories on this list are not so obvious. See the five categories of foods that are most harmful to your teeth and why. What’s important to...
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 | Jun 17, 2017 | Food & Diet
Dental plaque is a modern day pain, causing problems like gingivitis and tooth decay if not properly dealt with. But researchers have recently discovered a positive use for plaque — providing clues and insights into the distant past of our species. A group of...
by Dr David Kirby | Aug 30, 2016 | Dental FAQ, Food & Diet
If you have ever taken a bite out of an ice cream or sipped from a hot mug of tea and felt a sharp, deep ache erupt immediately in one or more of your teeth, you’re already all too familiar with the pain of having sensitive teeth. Fortunately, there’s no...
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 | Jan 28, 2016 | Food & Diet, Oral Health Tips
Did You Know These 5 Foods Good for Your Teeth? In the past, food was fairly universally seen as a threat to teeth, with sugary foods and drinks topping the list of worst offenders. Regular brushing and flossing, we were told, were all we could do to keep our teeth...
