If you grew up in the 90’s (like I did), you probably recall the sugar-free gum ads that promised to help your mouth get back to a healthy state in just two minutes after eating. At the time, it might have seemed like a clever marketing gimmick - but as it turns out, those ads were right! Chewing sugar-free gum really can be great for your teeth, and here's why.
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A new smile just in time to get Talia married watch a short BTS of this smile transformation come to life, done by the incredible Dr. English
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Read MoreBehind every bright smile at Shumack Dental & Implants in Wagga, there’s a world of precision, planning, and care that patients rarely see—but always benefit from. One of the most transformative tools we use is 3D modelling.
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Most people think of their teeth and gums as something separate from the rest of their body — like a garage next to the house. In reality, your mouth is more like the front door to your entire system. What happens there doesn’t stay there. It can quietly influence your heart, blood vessels, and even your brain.
Read MoreDo wisdom teeth cause the front teeth to become crooked? For decades, the idea that wisdom teeth exert pressure on the rest of the teeth, leading to crowding, has circulated in both dental circles and everyday conversations
Read MoreHave you ever wondered why some whitening products seem to work wonders, while others do next to nothing? With so many gels, strips, pastes and lights on the market, it’s no surprise patients often ask us: “What actually works to whiten teeth — and is it safe?”
At Shumack Dental & Implants in Wagga Wagga, we believe in providing honest, evidence-based answers — not marketing fluff. So here’s a science-backed look at the most common whitening options, what’s inside them, and what you can realistically expect.
Meet our Dental lab guru, Mara!
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Goodbye to Dr. Emily Gran - We wish you all the best with your new adventure
Read MoreDental pros only 😏 Can you name all 5 tools before your mate does? #DentalGame #ShumackDental
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Read MoreTooth Mousse is a creamy dental product that’s applied to your teeth, often at home, to help strengthen and protect your enamel. Its magic ingredient is something called CPP-ACP—short for Casein Phosphopeptide-Amorphous Calcium Phosphate. Put simply, this ingredient comes from milk proteins and carries a ready-to-go bundle of calcium and phosphate, the two essential minerals that make up strong enamel. When your teeth are exposed to acid from food, drinks, or bacteria, they can lose these minerals—a process called demineralisation. Over time, this weakens the enamel and increases your risk of sensitivity, cavities, and erosion.
Read MoreMeet the team Monday’s we introduce someone who has been with Shumack Dental & Implants the longest, Lisa!
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Many parents are surprised to learn that night-time teeth grinding—known as sleep bruxism—isn’t just a bad habit. At Shumack Dental & Implants here in Wagga Wagga, we often explain to families that bruxism in children is now understood as a neurologically driven movement disorder, not simply a response to stress or misaligned teeth.
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