Quick & Easy Ways to Prevent Dental Problems
Toothache, abscess, gum disease….. ouch – these don’t sound like fun, do they? Dental problems are painful, unhealthy and costly to fix and you don’t have time for that! You want the best for your family and yourself, so how do you prevent these things? Here are my tips for helping to prevent dental problems […]
Is an Electric Toothbrush Better Than a Regular Toothbrush?
On average, you will spend around 852 hours or 35.5 days during your life brushing your teeth. That’s a lot of time! You want to make sure you’re doing the most you can to prevent dental problems for yourself and your family. So are these electric toothbrushes any good and are they going to do a […]
The New Tooth Decay Busting Superfood
Xylitol could mean 40% fewer cavities? It’s being touted as a new superfood for teeth, claiming to reduce tooth decay and is now being added to toothpastes and chewing gum for this reason. It isn’t just good for teeth; it’s recommended in the natural health community and in many anti-candida recipes and diets. It’s been […]
Mouthwash – Is it worth it?
You want to prevent dental problems, what about using a mouthwash? Are they any good? Does it ‘blast away dental problems, kill germs and fights bad breath’ like the adverts claim? If you just swish with mouthwash, all your dental problems just disappear. Sigh.. if only if it was like that. If only what they say […]
Tips and Tricks for Cleaning your Braces
Cleaning Your Braces As a dentist I know that many people who wear teeth braces struggle to clean them properly and get quite concerned about it. Some people hate the thought of getting food stuck in their teeth and it looking unsightly. We all know how embarrassing it is to have a piece of lettuce […]
I Need to Find a Dentist in Mackay for a Check Up or Advice about a Dental Concern
At check up appointments we will take the time to speak to you about your concerns; provide a thorough dental examination where we check your teeth and gums; perform a oral cancer check; take any necessary x-rays and intraoral photos (so you can see what is going on in your mouth). This appointment normally takes one hour. If time permits […]
Best and Worst Foods for Teeth, Some May Surprise You!
We find people are often surprised that they could have cavities, as they don’t eat any of the usual suspects (lollies) that cause tooth decay. Unfortunately a lot of foods, well almost all food apart from water and plain vegetables can cause tooth decay. What makes things worse is the frequency that these foods are […]
Cheat Dentist and How Preferred Provider Schemes Work
There is a growing trend these days for health funds to refer their members to so call ‘preferred’ providers or to their ‘own’ dentists in clinics owned by the health fund. This is how these ‘schemes’ work: the dentist signs a contract with the health fund, agreeing to provide the services at a lower price […]
What Are Loupes and Why Your Dentist Must Wear Them?
Loupes are the funny magnifying glasses that dentists wear, like those in the photo above. The main benefit is that they allow us to see everything in your mouth magnified and in much better detail. Dental treatment is very precise; 1mm can make a huge difference in terms of success or failure of treatment. So […]
