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Toothpaste Explained: Fluoride, Whitening, Sensitivity, Children

What's actually in toothpaste, what each category on the shelf is good at, and how to pick the right one for adults, children, sensitive teeth, or whitening.

19 June 2026

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Prevention

Sugar, Acid and Your Teeth: How They Cause Damage

Two processes wear teeth down: bacterial decay from sugar, and direct erosion from acid. Here's how each works, and how saliva and fluoride fight back.

19 June 2026

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Prevention

How to Prevent Tooth Decay

Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in Australian adults, and it's largely preventable. A practical guide to the habits that lower your cavity risk.

19 June 2026

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Pain

Burning Mouth Syndrome: Why does my mouth feel like it's burning?

Burning Mouth Syndrome causes a scalded sensation often with no visible cause. Here's what triggers it and how it's treated. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.

Updated 28 May 2026

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Dry Mouth

Xerostomia (Dry Mouth): Why Your Mouth Feels Dry and What Can Help

Xerostomia (dry mouth) is a common symptom with many possible causes. Learn what triggers it, when it points to a systemic condition, and the practical steps that bring relief.

Updated 28 May 2026

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Prevention

Choosing the Right Toothbrush: Manual vs Electric

Manual or electric? A patient guide to what the evidence shows, when each is enough, the difference between oscillating-rotating and sonic, and the bristle and head specs that actually matter.

Updated 24 May 2026

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Prevention

How to Brush Your Teeth Properly

A plain-language, evidence-based guide to brushing technique, frequency, toothpaste amount, and the spit-don't-rinse rule. Includes guidance for children, braces, dry mouth, and gum disease.

Updated 24 May 2026

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Patches

Denture stomatitis: why does the mucosa under my denture look red?

Denture stomatitis is a painless red patch under the denture from Candida. Here's how to clear it with hygiene, antifungal care and night-time removal.

Updated 24 May 2026

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