Dental House Gladesville

07/08/2026

Rounding up the end of Dental Health Week 2026 with a post from Dr Kate in the Solomon Islands 🇸🇧.

Kate is over there for 6 weeks starting a new dental clinic and training local staff to run it. A good opportunity to also run some dental education talks at the local primary school and start a tooth brushing program to promote healthy smiles 😀 🦷 🪥

06/08/2026

Should I remove my wisdom teeth? If so, when?

Wisdom teeth that cause problems or are at high risk
of causing problems in the future are best removed.

Whilst wisdom teeth can be removed at any age, removing them by age 25 is easier and recovery is usually quicker.

05/08/2026

Types of damage that can happen playing sports:
•  Teeth can be cracked or fractured.
•  Teeth can be knocked completely out of the mouth.
•  Teeth can be moved backwards, forwards, or sideways in the mouth, making them look crooked.
•  The nerves inside teeth can be damaged and slowly die.
•  The jaw bone can be fractured.
•  The tongue, lips or gums can become cut, bruised or swollen.

These injuries can lead to dental treatment
for the rest of your life.

Prevention is the key! Protect your smile and ask your dentist about a custom made mouthguard 🦷

04/08/2026

How to protect your teeth from sports drinks:
Choose water to stay hydrated. If you drink a sports drink;
• do not swish it around or hold it in your
mouth before swallowing,
• do not open the drink cap with your teeth, and
• have a drink of water after finishing the sports drink to wash it from your mouth.

03/08/2026

Dental Health Week is here!

This year, the Australian Dental Association (ADA) is focusing on the oral health of young Australians aged 18–25 through the ‘My Smile’ campaign.

This stage of life is full of change, with young Aussies moving out, studying or starting a job, learning to budget and taking care of their own health. Something has to give, and it’s usually their oral health which means that many young adults put off going to the dentist until something is seriously wrong.

Gen Z also gets health information differently from older generations, often turning to the internet or influencers ahead of qualified professionals. That’s why this year’s campaign, along with giving young people reliable information and good early‑care habits, is stressing the importance of seeing a dentist before small issues turn into big problems.

10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mums, grandmothers, stepmums, and mother figures who fill our lives with love, strength, and kindness. Today we celebrate everything you do — thank you for being incredible every single day 💐💖

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24/04/2026

“Lest we forget.
Today, we pause to remember and honour the courage, sacrifice, and spirit of all who have served and continue to serve. On ANZAC Day, we reflect on their legacy and give thanks for the freedoms we enjoy.”

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01/04/2026