Anxious about the dentist? How twilight sedation can help you

young girl anxious about the dentist. dental tools being held around her preparing her for twilight sedation.

If you avoid going to the dentist due to dental anxiety, you’re not alone. Fear or a past negative experience is a common reason for people to miss appointments, but this can affect your long term oral health. To help alleviate your dental anxiety, twilight sedation, also known as sleep dentistry, IV sedation or conscious […]

How often do dentists recommend a dental check up?

It’s no secret that your dental health plays an important role in everyday life. Healthy teeth and gums allow you to eat comfortably, speak clearly and smile with confidence. However, the question remains, how often should you have a dental check up? Let’s look at the right check-up schedule based on your risk factors and […]

Dental cover: How to make the most of it this year

Dental cover | A family on a hammock representing the services from Gosford Family Dentist

As the festive season approaches, have you thought about taking advantage of your health fund extras before the year ends?  Most private health funds in Australia, including Bupa, Medibank, HCF, and nib, reset their customers’ extras benefits on 31 December. Any unused benefits won’t carry over into the new year, so now is the perfect […]

Teaching kids good dental habits early in life

Kids brushing their teeth, good dental habits early in life | Gosford Family Dentists

It can be tough, kids don’t always like to brush their teeth but, by teaching them important dental habits early on, you’re setting them up to have healthy habits for life.  Looking after your child’s teeth earlier will minimise any future issues they may encounter. Why is oral health important for kids?  Studies show that […]