Brush Every Day
Health

One of the things that dentists hate the most is people who don’t brush their teeth regularly. Toothbrushes were invented for a reasons, and you should brush your teeth at least once per day, every single day. If possible, try and brush twice per day – once in the morning and once before bed.

Regular brushing reduces your risk of cavities:

One of the most popular reasons for people visiting the dentist is because they have painful or unsightly cavities. Cavities, or holes in the teeth, are caused by bacteria which effectively ‘eat’ away the protective outer covering of your teeth, exposing the softer insides. This can cause the teeth to quickly rot, and small holes can quickly turn into large ones.

Cavities can be both painful and very expensive to fix, especially if they aren’t treated quickly. If they get large enough, the root of your teeth can become exposed, causing terrible pain whenever you eat, drink, or expose your tooth to anything foreign. Bad cavities can even cause excruciating toothaches which can be painful all the time.

You can reduce your risk of developing cavities by brushing your teeth regularly. Brushing can help remove plaque and leftover food from your teeth, helping to prevent the build up of material for damaging bacteria to live in and feed on.

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Photobooth
Weddings

These days many people throw a party for a special birthday be it the 18th, 21st, 50th or onwards.  No matter how young or old you are, birthdays are special and when you have a party you will want both yourself and your guests to remember it forever. You can do this by providing a photobooth which everyone can take their own photos of the occasion.

A photo booth allows you to have much more fun than you could have with a mobile phone camera.  For a start there is the setting of the booth, which is out of the main stream party crowd so there are no strangers walking into the photo by mistake. We’ve all taken photos in crowd situations only to find a stranger’s head, arm or back in the background and that really spoils it. With a booth there is no likelihood of this happening because it is set up in a way that offers privacy.

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Groomsmen
Weddings

While the bridal party is an integral part of any wedding, it can be easy to forget that the groomsmen are too. While you’re showering the bridal party with gifts such as bridesmaid robes, groomsmen often have to make do with a stag event and an unwelcome hangover.

If you’re planning your wedding, and you want to treat your groomsmen to a day they’ll never forget, here are five ways to do so. 

  • Create a goodie bag – Before the wedding, or even during the stag do, treat the groomsmen to a goodie bag. After all, they’ve helped to create a unique day leading up to your wedding, and repayment for their faithful service as both a friend and a groomsman is a nice touch. Items in the goodie bag could include small bottles of liquor, sports tickets, or even a celebratory icon such as a Cuban cigar.

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Public Transport in Bali
Travel

Bali is an extremely popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world. Many of these visitors don’t drive, which can make getting from one place to another difficult. It can even be hard to get too and from your Bali villas if you have booked them in a somewhat remote area.

Luckily for you, there are plenty of public transport options in Bali which you can rely on to get you around. Public transport is cheap, effective, and it services most of the island. Even if you do drive in your home country, it is often a good idea to just use public transport and taxis when you are on holidays in Bali.

Buses:

Buses are definitely the most popular and cheapest mode of transport in Bali. They are used by tourists and locals alike, and can offer a good insight into real Balinese culture. You can choose between entrepreneurial tourist buses, operated by Balinese locals, and ‘bemos’, the public bus service.

Bemos:

Bemos, or small minibuses, are definitely the cheapest way to get around in Bali. They go pretty much everywhere, and they run on set routes, much like bus services in the rest of the world. Although prices start from around 50 cents, drivers will often charge you more when they see that you are a tourist.

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Invisalign Invisible Braces
Beauty

Dental care has come a long way in recent years, with new and innovative techniques and products to make common dental problems more discrete and easier to manage. The same can be said for braces. Not only can dentists turn crooked teeth into a perfect set of pearly whites, but they can now do so without the need for cumbersome metal braces. A new product called Invisalign Invisible Braces gives you a beautiful smile in as little as nine months, and no one will even notice it’s there!

If you believe you may need braces – Invisalign or standard – a trip to the dentist is in order. However, we’ve also included some common signs to take notice of below.

Crooked or crowded teeth

Crooked or crowded teeth are easily noticeable as they usually overlap other teeth, sit sideways, or don’t sit in line with your other teeth. Referred to by dentists as malocclusions, they are a visible sign that you may benefit from braces. Try flossing between your teeth; if you find the task hard to do, your teeth may be too crowded. There’s no time like the present to visit your dentist to see what they can do for you.

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High Fibre Diet
Health

Digestive health is as important as your overall health, but not everyone is aware of the part that fibre plays. Fibre helps you to feel fuller for longer, improves your blood sugar levels and cholesterol, keeps your bowel movements regular and even prevents some diseases. It’s found in fruit, vegetables, legumes, and grains, and can be broken down into three kinds: soluble, insoluble, and resistant starch.

Soluble fibre puts your stomach in “go slow” mode, making it slower to empty, keeping you fuller for longer. Insoluble fibre, on the other hand, encourages regular bowel movements while keeping your bowels healthy. And, finally, resistant starch is utilised by the large intestine, helping to produce good bacteria and improve your overall bowel health. This sounds like all good stuff you’d like to benefit from, right? Here are just five more of the many benefits of adding fibre to your diet.

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Internet in Bali
Travel

Bali is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world for travellers. It is close to large countries like Australia and China, flights are certainly not expensive, and activities are cheap when you get there. However, it is important to remember that Indonesia is something of an underdeveloped country. Although you may decide to stay in a comfortable Bali villa or hotel, you won’t always be able to find the things that we take for granted in countries like Australia, and this may make it hard for you during your visit to Bali.

One of the biggest things that we have, and that we take for granted in developed countries, is internet access. We can jump on the internet from nearly anywhere using mobile WiFi hotspots, free WiFi, or even just our mobile data plan. However, it isn’t always this easy to get connected in a place like Bali. Below we will detail the best way to go about connecting to the internet when you are visiting Bali and other parts of Indonesia.

  • Connect from the comfort of your hotel:

This is definitely the simplest way to gain access to the internet when you are travelling in a third world country. Although good internet access may be hard to come by, most hotels will have some form of WiFi. If having a decent connection is important to you, you can always check this before you book your accommodation.

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Wear a Mouthguard
Health

Although they can be somewhat uncomfortable and difficult to wear, you should always use a mouthguard when you are playing a contact sport, which puts your teeth at risk. If you don’t, you risk damaging your teeth – either chipping them or knocking them out – and having to visit an emergency dentist. When you consider the alternative, wearing a mouthguard is a straightforward choice.

Our top five reasons why you should always wear a mouthguard include:

  1. They protect your teeth from impacts:

Contact sports like AFL or basketball can result in many accidental impacts on the head and mouth area. If you don’t wear a mouthguard, these impacts can result in damaged and broken teeth. A decent mouthguard will cushion your teeth, causing any force from accidental contact to be spread out rather than focused on one tooth. This will reduce your risk of irreversible dental damage. Read More

Preparing Your Child for Child Care
Relationships

Almost half of Australian children are in some form of child care, which makes it a natural part of being a child. You spend time with mum and dad; then you learn vital life skills such as sharing and early socialization by attending child care.

If the time has come to begin planning for your child to attend child care, it’s time to enact a game plan. The last thing you want is your child believing you’ve abandoned them in a strange place with strange people, and that you’re never coming back! Here are a few helpful tips.

Begin Talking About It Early On

Rather than spring child care on your children a week before it’s due to begin, prepare them by including it in conversation weeks out. It could be something as simple as saying “you’ll get to play with this when you’re at kindergarten as well,” as they play with play-dough at home. Or, when you’re helping them get dressed in the morning, “maybe you’d like to wear this when you go to kindergarten”. When the time comes to walk through those front gates, they won’t be shocked or overwhelmed by the situation.

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