Plaque products aren’t something most people think about, unless they’re a dentist or oral health therapist (or my wife, who is always searching for new blog topics for me). Without the profile of other dental diagnostic tools, plaque products can be underestimated for their value. This is especially the case when you know the damage
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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 the question that was asked of the team at our ‘Team 2018 Vision Day’ where we got to spend a whole day away from our
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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 it’s to go for a stroll around the Broadwater or Surfers Paradise, hop on a bike and explore some of the lovely bike paths or head up to the Gold
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Does your dentist near me, known for wanting patients to stick to a regime of good oral hygiene? More than just brushing and flossing, a good dentist near me wants to instil a regimen of regular hygiene visits. For some people (like your dentist, hopefully), this stuff is a no brainer. But for others,
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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? In this seasonal news, read about: > Self-care tips that will save you during the downhill run to the end of year > How grandparents can help kids have straighter
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Patients frequently ask me to clarify the difference between a dentist and oral health therapist. This question has emerged as the popularity of hygienists – or oral health therapists (OHT) – has escalated in recent years and is now considered the gold standard. It’s useful for patients to understand their differences so they can make
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Nitrous Oxide is used to overcome a fear of the dentist. It is common among people who’ve had negative dental experiences. Maybe these less than happy experiences occurred as a child (sometimes many years previously). Or they may have happened because a treatment didn’t go well as an adult. Fear of the dentist could even
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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 myth under the sun perpetuated by people who may not have a full understanding of the causes and effective treatments. We’re fortunate to live at a time, and in a place, where
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Amalgam fillings are a contentious issue among dentists, but it never used to be that way. Back in 1986 when Diana Ross sang the number one hit Chain Reaction and I graduated from dental college, amalgam fillings were the only fillings we worked with. As time went on, amalgam was joined by white resin fillings
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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 basis, teenagers face the biggest threat. The good news is most of the extra sugar intake is coming from soft drinks, energy and sport beverages, fruit and
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