An oral care hygiene routine you love probably isnโt something thatโs made its way to your to do list any time recently. I get that. Most of us learnt to brush our teeth as kids. Maybe you were shown a few times, told to brush morning and night, and if you were lucky, floss regularly. […]
READ MOREThe Surprising Truth About Dental Fillings: What Everyone Should Know
As a Gold Coast dentist, Iโve noticed some surprising – and misleading – perceptions around dental fillings over my 25+ years of practice. Where patients talk about fillings, I talk about restorations. Why is that? When Iโm treating a personโs teeth, Iโm hardly working on a piece of art. Or am I? A filling – […]
READ MOREWhatโs the difference between a filling and tooth restoration?
When people are looking to replace amalgam fillings, or need a new filling, Iโm often asked to explain the difference between a restoration and a filling. Iโm also asked to explain the benefits of tooth coloured versus silver amalgam fillings, particularly for people who are concerned about the health risks. You know, these are good […]
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