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Don’t be an amputee
Don’t be an amputee Did you know that the most amputated body part is the tooth? I know it’s not something people think about every day. I couldn’t imagine having my hand, arm, foot, leg, or ear cut off; yet we are tearing out teeth like it means nothing. Last month 34 teeth were amputated…
Read MoreWhat to do when you have a toothache
Oh no, one of your teeth have started hurting. This can’t be good. It usually isn’t. By the time we feel any sort of pain, it means that something is wrong. Pain is one of the indicators of inflammation, of which its brothers are redness (rubor), swelling (tumor), and high temperature (febrile), and the body…
Read MoreCracks. We see them, but they don’t hurt. Who cares?
Cracks. We see them, but they don’t hurt. Who cares? One generation ago, pre fluoride in during the industrialisation of society and the automation of the food services industry, we saw a huge spike sugar being introduced in processed foods of today. This resulted in an increase in tooth decay, which lead to dental emergencies,…
Read MoreNo insurance, No problem
Our Alternative to Extras Cover When it comes to choosing a health fund with extras cover, there are many options options and limitations, resulting in much confusion to you, the consumer. Many of these health funds take a lot of time developing products in such a way that it is difficult to accurately compare them. …
Read MoreHow to prepare for your child’s first visit to the dentist
How to prepare for your child’s first visit to the dentist Bringing your child to the dentist for the first time can be overwhelmed with many emotions including anxiety, fear, uncertainty, all of which the child can easily detect (they are smarter than we know). Sometimes we lie with noble intentions to protect our children…
Read MoreWhy should we see a dentist?
Why should we see a dentist? I know, there are many other things that most people would rather do than see a dentist. Most males will happily go to a baby expo surrounded by pregnant women, new moms, and screaming kids than see a dentist. Most women would rather attend a lecture on particle physics…
Read MoreBotox penrith
Who would you prefer? Someone who does it sometimes, or all the time? Generally, whatever we practice, repeat, put a lot of time into, we get good at. For example, the children of Asian parents will get much exposure to piano lessons and Kumon math exercises – they get good at playing the piano and…
Read MoreIs it normal for the big tooth to take over the lost baby tooth?
The answer is YES. All teeth have roots. Even baby teeth have roots. As the adult tooth grows underneath, the sprout out towards the surface, and resorb the roots of the primary tooth. This is why when baby teeth fall out, all that is seen is the tooth, and no root. This is what I…
Read MoreThis tooth had a root canal. How could it get decay?
Teeth, like humans, have a life where they age along with us. And just as we generally don’t grow stronger as we grow older, neither do teeth. In fact, they are met with dangers throughout life, such as insult from the trauma of chewing several meals a day for many years; grinding and clenching during…
Read MoreForget teeth stains, coffee has benefits to your health
Many patients apologise to me for how much coffee they drink in a day. For some it’s their morning coffee, and for others they need 4 or 5 to thrive. This just came to my attention, so it’s like new stuff, but Prof Tim Spector, author of the Diet Myth, has been studying this for…
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