The world really is a beautiful place and when we all band together that beauty shines. We’re certainly experiencing trying times and with this novel coronavirus pandemic on our doorstep it’s also a good opportunity to ‘level up’. With so much confusion and misinformation out there it can be hard to decipher it all. The […]
READ MOREWhy isn’t my dentist a preferred provider or member’s choice dentist?
This article is the first of three that address the questions and concerns patients have around private health insurance in relation to dental care. As a Gold Coast dentist who owns the longest operating dental clinic in the Gold Coast region – and who has chosen not to put the private health funds before my […]
READ MOREWhat causes bad breath? Insights and treatment tips to freshen up and feel confident
While we’ve all experienced bad breath at some time, many people aren’t aware of what causes bad breath. Without understanding what causes bad breath, it’s difficult to identify the right solution, including professional treatment provided by a dentist. Some people might only experience bad breath very occasionally. It could be the result of a big […]
READ MORETips for a tooth friendly diet: Discover which food is best for healthy teeth
If you’ve ever wondered which food is best for healthy teeth, there’s never been more information available to answer that question. The problem is much of the information about which food is best for healthy teeth is conflicting. Wherever you look – especially if Google is your main source – it seems there are differing […]
READ MORETips for a healthy mouth: What you need to know
As dentists, we share our tips for a healthy mouth with every patient who visits us at Define Dental. Particularly when it comes to regular hygiene cleans, we take the time to educate and raise awareness with patients by sharing tips for a healthy mouth that are specific to them. Like many things in the […]
READ MOREProtect your Teeth
Dental Health Week, takes place from 5-11 August, is the Australian Dental Association’s major annual oral health promotion event. Learn tips to protect your teeth through out your whole life.
READ MOREDiet and Nutrition
Dental Health Week, takes place from 5-11 August, is the Australian Dental Association’s major annual oral health promotion event. Learn how to take care of your teeth through diet and nutrition.
READ MORESugary drinks: Could the fizz permanently damage your teeth?
The rise of sugary drinks like soft drinks, energy drinks, sports drinks and even fruit juices has led to a host of corresponding health issues. Among these health challenges is the damage caused to teeth by sugary drinks. In my world, sugary drinks is a catch-all term for fizzy soft drinks, energy drinks, sports drinks […]
READ MORECan bone medications affect my oral health? 3 important things you should know about bone conditions and oral health
When people are diagnosed with a bone condition and prescribed bone medications, their first thought isn’t generally I’ll book an appointment to visit my dentist. And we completely understand this thinking. Diagnosis of bone conditions and the prescription of bone medications usually rests with our general practitioner (GP) or bone specialist. Our dentists isn’t the […]
READ MOREDiscoloured or stained teeth: What are the causes?
My recent blog on tooth discolouration and stained teeth sparked interest among our patients. Based on the feedback, it seems stained or discoloured teeth, or teeth changing colour, is a common problem. In this blog, which is part two on tooth discolouration, we discuss some of the less common things that will stain or discolour […]
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