Preventive Care Archives

Your Trusted Gold Coast Dentist: Treatments Offered at Define Dental

Looking for a Gold Coast dentist that offers high-quality care with a friendly, family-focused approach? Tired of other dental practices pushing you out the door, leaving you feeling like just another number? Well, that’s not us! At Define Dental, we combine dental expertise with a fun and welcoming environment. It’s exactly why Gold Coast locals […]

How often is enough? Why & when should you visit the dentist for your checkup and clean?

Why should you visit the dentist for your checkup and clean? There is an old dental joke: Patient … ‘Which teeth do I have to clean doc?’ Dentist … ‘Only the ones you want to keep!’ Funny at first, but quite ‘real’ when you look at it closer. Most things will deteriorate without maintenance and […]

Which toothbrush is best? 4 great tips for choosing the best toothbrush for you

“Which toothbrush is best, Dr Les?”. It’s a question I’m asked regularly by patients, parents, and people at barbecues. Yes, people even ask about toothbrushes at barbecues. As a dentist, I get it. Why wouldn’t people ask which toothbrush is best? It’s not the question I’m asked which surprises me. What’s concerning is that so […]

How To Brush And Floss Your Teeth Properly

Dental Health Week, takes place from 6-12 August, is the Australian Dental Association’s major annual oral health promotion event. The aim is to educate Australians about the importance of maintaining good oral health by advocating these key messages: Brush twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste Clean in between teeth at least once a day […]

Not enough saliva? Here’s how to manage a dry mouth

A dry mouth is a topic I’ve written about previously. Surprisingly common, and affecting people of all ages, a dry mouth can cause people anxiety. It can also be a challenge to manage. Although there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to manage a dry mouth, there are some guidelines a dentist might prescribe to a patient who […]

Why asking for a second opinion for dental treatment saves teeth and money

From time to time, I’m asked by patients to provide a second opinion for a dental treatment prescribed by another clinician. Why seek a second opinion for dental treatment? It’s an opportunity to assist that I take very seriously. From the patient’s perspective, a second opinion for a dental treatment is worth pursuing if you […]