Do you feel nervous about visiting the dentist? You’re not alone. According to one study, as many as 1 in 6 adults and 1 in 10 children in Australia have high dental fear. Dental anxiety is fear, anxiety and stress associated with the dental setting. Many things can trigger dental fear, including a bad experience […]
Category Archives: Preventative Dental
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Aug
Aug
Dental Health Week is the Australian Dental Association’s major annual oral health promotion campaign. Its aim is to educate Australians about the importance of maintaining good oral health in every aspect of their lives. This year the question we’re asking is “How is your oral health tracking?!” You might think it doesn’t really matter if you miss a […]
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Jul
Jul
Periodontitis (gum disease) Periodontitis (gum disease) is a common cause of tooth loss, with the first symptoms being easy to miss or ignore. Bacteria contained in plaque that is not adequately cleaned from around the gums will cause gingivitis, or bleeding gums. If this is not treated, bacterial infection will eventually destroy the gum tissues, […]
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Apr
Apr
Regular dental examinations are very important and we recommend your child has their first visit by age two. Primary (baby) teeth are instrumental in helping your child learn to speak and eat properly as well as maintaining the correct amount of space for when their adult teeth erupt. In most cases, we will need to […]
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Feb
Feb
Childhood is the most important time for achieving and maintaining great oral health. To ensure your child receives the dental treatment they need, the Federal government has introduced The Child Dental Benefits Schedule. Dental Benefits Program This dental benefits program has been developed to help families with eligible children aged 2-17 years receive dental care. […]
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Jan
Jan
Tooth sensitivity is a common dental problem where the patient experiences discomfort or pain in teeth to hot or cold temperatures. Everyone is susceptible to tooth sensitivity. Healthy teeth are protected from sensitivity by a hard layer of enamel which covers the underlying, softer layer of dentine. However, if the enamel layer is worn down […]
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Dec
Dec
Regular dental reviews are an important and very straightforward way to help prevent disease and maintain good overall health. Your check-ups enable us to detect the earliest signs of any problems, often before they can cause unpleasant or painful symptoms. The benefits of regular check-ups include: During your examination, we will check the condition of […]
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Sep
Sep
Is your toothbrush soft? Small? If you have answered yes to both then right from the start you are on the right track. Tips to consider when buying your next toothbrush: Your toothbrush should be soft A soft toothbrush will lead to a much gentler clean, meaning much less risk of damage to the teeth […]
04
Jun
Jun
If your child has seen one of our dentists at Corner 32 Dental, it is most likely that you have heard about fissure sealants! Fissure sealants Fissure sealants are a fantastic preventative care treatment, aimed at protecting molar teeth from plaque and trapped food which can cause holes. It is prudent to fissure seal 6 […]
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May
May
How many times a day should you brush your teeth? Twice daily tooth brushing is essential! As soon as you finish brushing your teeth, the teeth begin to be coated with a sticky layer called the ‘pellicle’. This layer will automatically start to accumulate new plaque on the tooth surfaces. Plaque contains bacteria which is […]
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