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Playing Sport This Season? Use a Mouthguard and Watch those Sports Drinks

Dental trauma from sport is common and preventable. Learn how mouthguards work, what causes sports drink damage, and how to protect your teeth.

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Cosmetic Dentistry 101: What Actually Works (And What to Ask Your Dentist)

Thinking about whitening, veneers or braces? Here’s what young adults need to know about cosmetic dentistry before believing what you see online.

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Wisdom Teeth in Your Early 20s: What You Need to Know

Wisdom teeth often cause problems between 18–25. Learn about impaction, when extraction is needed, and how Smile Hawthorn can help.

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My Smile – Dental Health Week 2026

It’s Dental Health Week (3–9 Aug) 🦷 — and this year the ADA’s ‘My Smile’ campaign is all about young Aussies aged 18-25.
Moving out, studying, new job, new budget… something always has to give, and for a lot of young adults it’s their oral health. Add in getting health advice from social media instead of a dentist, and small problems can turn into big ones fast.
This week we’re breaking down what you actually need to know — wisdom teeth, cosmetic dentistry, and sports mouthguards.

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S-milestones: A Parent’s Guide to Your Child’s Oral Health Journey

Dental Health Week celebrates “S-milestones”; the key stages in your child’s oral health journey. From cleaning gums before teeth erupt to supporting independent brushing, each S-milestone helps build lifelong habits for healthy smiles.

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Let’s Talk About Gums

The health of the mouth influences the rest of the body with a range of medical conditions affected by, or affecting, oral health.

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Electric Toothbrush Vs Manual: The Brush-off

Manual vs. electric toothbrushes. Which one for optimal dental health? We’ll break down the benefits of each, and
discuss how they work.

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Mind, Body, Mouth: it’s all connected

The health of the mouth influences the rest of the body with a range of medical conditions affected by, or affecting, oral health.

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