This article is the second of three articles that address the questions and concerns many patients have around private health insurance extras cover in relation to dental care. As a Gold Coast dentist who owns the longest operating dental practice in the Gold Coast region – and who has chosen not to put the private […]
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 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 MOREIs oral health the key to good general health? Part 2 (Why the mouth is the gateway to your best general health)
I’ve written previously about the connection between oral health and general health, so you might wonder why I’m doing another blog on a similar topic. You could be forgiven for asking: Didn’t we already cover this, Les? Well, yes, we did. But there’s more! And not only have I written about it, I spend my […]
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