In Part 1 of our intermittent fasting series, we explored how fasting affects your body, your metabolism, energy, and overall wellbeing. But what many people donโt realise is that intermittent fasting may also have meaningful benefits for your oral health. At Define Dental, your trusted Gold Coast dentist, we take a holistic approach to dentistry. […]
READ MOREIs Intermittent Fasting Good for Your Teeth? Part 1 โ Intermittent Fasting Basics & Health Benefits
What Is Intermittent Fasting? Intermittent fasting has become a popular health trend, but the idea itself is far from new. Humans have been fasting throughout history.ย Sometimes because food wasnโt available, and other times as part of cultural or religious practices centred on discipline, cleansing or reflection. Today, intermittent fasting has returned to the spotlight […]
READ MORETravelling Soon? You really want to avoid these 4 things from happening to you!
Images of relaxing beach sunsets or visiting exotic locations are common expectations when most people travel. Never, have I ever heard of someone looking forward to searching for a dentist due to an emergency while on holiday. The reality is, that Iโve been involved in helping people out in this department on more occasions than […]
READ MORE3 Life Saving Tips to Learn About Your Gums. Do these things to improve your health.
When was the last time you looked at your gums? I mean really looked at them. Theyโre covered by your lips and unless you have a huge smile or stretch your lips out with your fingers, you generally donโt notice them. They don’t bother you, right? Why should you even care? The best way to […]
READ MOREDo you wake up feeling tired? Part 2. What you can do about it.
Ok, so itโs time to do something about your own, or possibly your partnerโs snoring. Youโre sick of feeling sleepy or tired during the day, or maybe your doctor told you that your sleep may be a problem. Have you been diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Weโre here to partner with you to improve your […]
READ MOREDo you wake up feeling tired? Part 1. Maybe thereโs something you can, or need, to do about it!
Does your partnerโs snoring keep you awake at night? Do you snore? Do you feel sleepy or tired during the day even though you think you had a good nightโs sleep? Do you ever wake up with headaches? Do you feel irritable or have difficulty concentrating? Has your doctor told you that your blood pressure […]
READ MOREMaintaining Optimal Oral Health as You Age. Why is this important?
Maintaining Optimal Oral Health as You Age.ย Why is this important? โEverythingโs working and doing its job.ย Why do you want to go through a renovation?โ my patient posed the question. Yes, he was right, everything was working โฆ but I could see how it could be better.ย Only in the middle of my career, […]
READ MOREIs it normal to clench or grind my teeth? [Bruxism and grinding teeth]
Is it normal to clench or grind my teeth? You might be surprised to discover this is actually an age old question. Even as far back as a couple of millenia, you will find references to the โgrinding and gnashingโ of teeth in the bible. So weโre aware itโs been happening in humans for thousands […]
READ MORETips for a tooth friendly diet: Discover which food is best for healthy teeth
If youโve ever wondered which food is best for healthy teeth, thereโs never been more information available to answer that question.ย 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 […]
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