by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) | Oct 26, 2018 | Dental Article, Dental Night Guards, Tooth Grinding
Many people occasionally grind and clench their teeth, and 8-10% of us suffer from chronic teeth grinding. And when teeth grinding occurs regularly, your teeth can be harmed, and other oral health issues can arise. Because grinding often occurs while asleep, many...
by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) | Oct 8, 2018 | Dental Article, Dental Spring Cleaning
Spring is here, and with it comes the tradition of spring cleaning. From decluttering a countertop to taking a hard look at organisation, it’s time to celebrate the end of winter. However, another important cleaning this spring is also likely due: your dental...
by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) | Sep 21, 2018 | Dental Article, Jaw Fractures, Mouthguards
Your lower jaw is U-shaped and surprisingly vulnerable to injury. In fact, jaw fractures come in number two on the list of facial fractures, and number ten on the list of fractures anywhere on the body. When a lower jaw fracture occurs, in more than half of the cases...
by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) | Sep 10, 2018 | Cold Sore, Dental Article, Preventative Dentistry
Cold sores are small blisters common during the cold season and they may get in the way of your regular dentist appointment. But it’s no problem at West Ryde Dental Clinic! Simply inform us when you have one and we will reschedule your appointment! No worries, the...
by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) | Aug 28, 2018 | Dental Article, Father's Day 2018
The older you get, the more difficult it can be to find the right Father’s Day gift. While handmade gifts and finger-painted art may have done the trick when you were a kid, you may be looking for something a little more grown-up this year. A grownup Father’s...
by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) | Aug 9, 2018 | Dental Article, Preventative Dentistry, Sparkling Water
As Australians become more and more health-conscious, sparkling water drinks are also becoming more popular as low carb, low calorie, and low sugar alternatives to unhealthy drinks like sodas. They even replace ‘normal’ water in some cases. Doctors recommend we drink...
