Want to know your future?
Ask the all-knowing crystal ball!!!
We are unable to predict the future, though with the knowledge we now ‘know’, just how importa...
Plaque products: dental gimmick or serious diagnostic tool
Plaque products aren’t something most people think about, unless they’re a dentist or oral health therapist (or my wife, who is alw...
Tapping into Summer here at Dental as Anything – Calming th...
How long does it take to form a habit?
Is it 21 Days?
Do you have the answer?
The range can be anywhere from 18 – 254 days.
This is ...
Getting dentures, how to know if they can help you?
If you don’t have dentures, they’re not something you’re likely to give a second thought to.
We’re human, right? If somethin...
Pet dental health: have you booked your pet’s regular check and...
Pet dental health? It’s not really what you’d expect a dentist to be writing about, is it?
Our job is to care for our human patie...
Who doesn’t love the cooler weather?
Who doesn't love the cooler weather?
Our winters are so perfect that we are able to get out and about without the usual heat. Whether ...
Dental finance: what are your options and how to know what’s ri...
At Dental as Anything, we have a lot of patients who ask about dental finance.
When I hear that question, it does more than make me sm...
How to quit smoking: why working with your dentist can help kick ...
A challenge many people face is how to quit smoking.
As a dentist practising for over thirty years, I’ve seen my share of patients w...
What Peter Cottontail! Easter already? Aren’t you sweet enough?
We know you’ve been busy these past couple of months. What, with work, school, and life generally, sometimes it’s easy to let thing...
5 sugar facts that prove you’re already sweet enough
Sugar is a hot topic right now.
But it’s not a new thing.
For a long time - close to several decades - there’s been awareness abo...
Will you give yourself this at Christmas?
Like you, our breath is taken away by just how quickly this time of year has rolled around again. We’re already playing Christmas son...
Does the dentist near me think preventative and long term?
Does your dentist near me, known for wanting patients to stick to a regime of good oral hygiene?
More than just brushing and flossin...
Oral Health Therapist – What is the difference to a Dentist...
Patients frequently ask me to clarify the difference between a dentist and oral health therapist.
This question has emerged as the p...
Nitrous Oxide – How to Manage a Fear of the Dentist
Nitrous Oxide is used to overcome a fear of the dentist. It is common among people who’ve had negative dental experiences.
Maybe t...
Good as News! Here’s how to love Spring and YOU more!
Who isn't loving this warmer weather and brighter sunshine? Spring is such a great time of year, it's hard not to feel good, isn't it?
...
Is the pain at your dentist being managed this way?
Pain and dentists.
It’s an association experienced universally, is based on fear and is frequently misplaced. In the long term, it c...
Mouth breathing, snoring and kids: the connection and why it̵...
Mouth breathing, snoring and kids are not things we typically connect with each other, but it does happen, and more frequentl...
What is it about Amalgam fillings that is contentious?
Amalgam fillings are a contentious issue among dentists, but it never used to be that way.
Back in 1986 when Diana Ross sang the...
Why root canal treatment gets a bad rap?
Root canal treatment gets a bad rap, doesn’t it?
You only need to search Dr Google and you’ll discover why.
There is every my...
FLOSS IS BOSS – Dr Mark helps us mere mortals
End of financial year greetings
Is anyone else blown away by just how quickly this year has rolled around. It’s already nearing the ...
Sugar – are we in the midst of a war?
Sugar! Decay! Are you at risk?
While we are all at risk, and indeed many of us are consuming far more sugar than we should on a daily ...
When is Myobrace a good idea for straightening kids teeth?
When is Myobrace a good idea? Great question and a perfect blog topic for a Gold Coast dentist who wants to provide options for patient...
Dental as ‘Easter’ thing – Newsletter
Easter time and that means new life, right?!
Not feeling it? Let’s help you!
As the momentum of the year kicks in, it can som...
Invisalign or invisible braces is it worth it? A Gold Coast denti...
No doubt about it, Invisalign and invisible braces are a hot topic in dental and orthodontic circles.
For patients who’ve felt d...
7 Signs A Man Is Avoiding The Dentist
7 Signs A Man Is Avoiding The Dentist
I'm a man and I'm a dentist so I feel really confident writing this blog about men avoiding dent...
Australian dental researchers develop pioneering gum vaccine
In a move that could substantially reduce the need for surgery or antibiotics for people suffering from severe gum disease, scientists ...
World Oral Health Day survey exposes oral health myths
Today on World Oral Health Day, FDI World Dental Federation and the Australian Dental Association (ADA) are recognising how integral or...
Dental news – Newsletter – March 2017
Dental news to you!
It’s kind of hard to believe we’re already well and truly into the year with the beginning of March looming ...
Teeth whitening: The No. 1 dental tip for loving your smile
As a dentist’s wife, you have some funny conversations with people. Teeth whitening is almost always part of them.
Hardly dinner...
Gold Coast Dentist in Helensvale, Southport, Oxenford
Dental as Anything has been providing quality dental care on the Gold Coast for nearly 30 years.
In this video, hear directly from Dr ...
The scary dentist habit that should ring alarm bells with every p...
In a previous blog, I wrote about a patient whose reason for coming to me - a sore tooth - led to the discovery he was suffering from a...
Gum disease: innocent, sneaky or just plain sinister?
Gum disease: innocent, sneaky or just plain sinister?
The answer to the gum disease question posed here is actually “all of the ab...
Kids Teeth – Confessions of a Dentist Wife
How do I keep my kids teeth completely cavity-free without insane amounts of effort?
My kids teeth had cavities.
There, I said it. ...
Learn something new about your dental care!
Learn something new about preventative dental care.
Preventative dental is not just a message we teach and share with our patients. ...
Dental as Anything stylin’ is random acts of kindness
Dental as Anything? Random acts of kindness? Who does them? How long since you were on the receiving end of one?
Is it just a tire...
Teeth are surprisingly strong but not indestructible!
Our teeth are a signpost for our health as much as they are an indicator of the age and stage we're at in life.
We may not consciously...
Best solutions in preventing oral cancer
Did you know that dentist's can check for oral cancer?
We know how important it is to go to the doctor for regular check-ups and wha...
A dentist’s view on prevention
It may seem somewhat self-serving for a dentist to be sharing his personal views on prevention, after all it works in my favour if my p...
Why do people think dental crowns are a good idea?
One of the most satisfying aspects of my practice is working together with patients to craft a solution they are not only happy with, b...
Are dentures right for you?
Let’s start the “are dentures right for you?” question by asking a couple more questions.
Have you ever suffered the discomfor...
