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Teeth grinding (also known as bruxism), is a common dental condition where a person may grind or clench their teeth involuntarily. 

This action can occur during the day, or more commonly during sleep.

Some dental issues that can arise if not addressed, include;

Tooth wear - Grinding our teeth can cause wear to the tooth's enamel over time, leading to sensitivity and increased ...

Has your crooked smile ever bothered you? Do you hide your teeth for photos? Do you get food stuck in between your teeth? Well, if you ask a dental professional, straightening your teeth is always a good idea. It is not only for aesthetic reasons but from a dental perspective there is a range of benefits such as helping with ...

A note from Dr Scott Murphy:

A light and bright healthy smile can make such a good first impression, lift your self confidence and make you beam from ear to ear. These are our Dentist- approved top tips for giving you a dazzling smile.

Regular Professional check-up & cleans

When we say how important check-ups and cleans are for your overall oral health, we really mean it! It ...

A Dental Receptionist will look you straight in the eye and say, “ok let’s book that in for in 6 months and 1 day, December 8^th, 3pm?” Sounds bizarre organising your life so far in advance, doesn’t it?! But there is method to the madness, it is all in the name of keeping your mouth health in good condition and ...

As the old expression goes “you are what you eat” so as Dentist’s we like our patients to be un-sweetened, soft, and neutral…. ok, maybe that expression doesn’t transfer well into dentistry.

Your teeth are there to help you bite and chew your food so of course there is going to be effects to your teeth from what you are consuming. ...

When I first started in dentistry, I had no idea about Gum Disease; what it was, how it’s caused or how it’s treated. The best analogy I learnt about it was from an Oral Health Therapist I assisted at the very beginning of my career. Picture a tooth is like a tree – when the soil around it is healthy, ...

The year is 1997 and my mum has picked me up from primary school early for my dental check up. We pull into the car park and mum gets out of the car and shuts her door. I stay in the car and lock the door behind her. There was no way I was going into that dental clinic willingly! ...

New Year – New you! Let this year be the year you take control of your dental health and not let the little things slide. Your teeth and mouth are so important for living, so let’s invest time and energy into it for your dental future! These are our 6 suggested goals for you to aim for. Let us help ...

Well, that was a quick year! I don’t know about you, but I feel like I blinked in March and suddenly it’s December. Since it is now heading into the holiday season, we thought we would put some of our LTDE Top Dental Tips together for getting through this time of craziness.

Teeth are not bottle openers

Our aim is for you ...