Ask the all-knowing crystal ball!!! We are unable to predict the future, though with the knowledge we now ‘know’, just how important our dental health is. We have the ability to prepare for a more predictable future. Hindsight and knowing what has already been in the past is where we discover what is of concern
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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 who have reached the point of wanting to kick the habit for good. One thing I’ve learned when seeing these people is: it’s my job to be humble. We all know
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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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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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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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When is Myobrace a good idea? Great question and a perfect blog topic for a Gold Coast dentist who wants to provide options for patients. Is it the next big thing? When you’ve been in practice as long as I have – more than 30 years – you learn to be cautious about new technology emerging on the market. One
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No doubt about it, Invisalign and invisible braces are a hot topic in dental and orthodontic circles. For patients who’ve felt discomfort, embarrassment and crooked teeth – sometimes for a lifetime – it’s easy to understand why. Invisalign and invisible braces is a real solution for straightening teeth that works. Yes, there’s a price tag, but we’ll get
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Today on World Oral Health Day, FDI World Dental Federation and the Australian Dental Association (ADA) are recognising how integral oral health is to our over wellbeing by busting the myths around what people around the world believe to be good oral health practices, in the process encouraging Australia to become better informed and take
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How do I keep my kids teeth completely cavity-free without insane amounts of effort? My kids teeth had cavities. There, I said it. That secret I’ve been holding onto for, well, a really long time (because my kids are all grown up now) is finally out in the open. Is it such a big deal?
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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 tired, old cliche? Or could a random act of kindness be a genuine opportunity to connect with another human, just because? These are questions we contemplated at Dental as Anything
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