3 Ways to Avoid Stress When Brushing Kids Teeth
A question Iโm regularly asked by parents is, โhow do I get my kids to brush their teeth?โ Itโs a common dilemma in most households with young kids. In the morning chaos before kindy and school, and then again before bedtime, parents everywhere are stressed out by what should be just a simple exercise. Kids […]
3 Ways to Create an Oral Care Hygiene Routine You Love
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. […]
The 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 – […]
Whatโs 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 […]