Level 3 Covid-19 Restrictions Actioned
The Australian Dental Association, the Dental Board of Australia, and the Australian Health Practitioners Committee have imposed stringent regulations on all dental practices during this Pandemic. At FirstBite Dental, we are serious ... Read more
The hidden disease spread in the yoga class
I joined the yoga bandwagon many years ago to attend the heated yoga classes. Nothing like a sweat session to get me to stretch my body to places that a typical day ... Read more
The effects on diabetes on your teeth and mouth
Diabetes has a significant impact on your oral environment. Dentists can pick up symptoms in your mouth that might indicate you have diabetes before you are aware of it. High blood glucose ... Read more
Why are custom mouthguards a better choice?
Mouthguards fitted professionally by a dentist are 82% more effective in preventing dental injuries, compared to chemist or supermarket bought mouthguards, which only prevent up to 40% of injuries. 6 Reasons Why ... Read more
The wisdom tooth removal survival guide
First things first, make sure you have a movie streaming subscription and ice cream in the freezer. Then prepare to be reunited with the Tooth Fairy. How do I know if I’m ... Read more
We are now QIP accredited
For our patients, this effectively means that the quality service we have always been committed to providing is not just a philosophy and a mission statement. It is something we actually are ... Read more
Why oral health is so important while pregnant
Pregnancy is a time to take extra special care of your teeth and gums. That’s because hormonal changes in your body during pregnancy can increase your chances of developing gum disease. Clinical studies have revealed that mouth infections have been ... Read more
Straight teeth without surgery
Not all patients need surgery to correct their orthodontic problem. There may be other options. If you’ve decided to have orthodontic treatment, you’ll know what an important step you’re taking towards improving ... Read more
Implants will transform your teeth
Implants are used to replace teeth, be it just one tooth or a full mouth. Dental implants are also used to stabilise a denture. Many people with dentures struggle to wear their lower denture ... Read more
Diabetes and oral health
Diabetes is a disease that results in too much glucose in the blood because the body either does not produce a hormone which is used to regulate the amount of glucose in ... Read more