Cool truths about the tooth
Monday, 16 October 2017
Some impressive tooth facts here. Please note we don’t endorse #8! #6 is also worrying. Be sure to contact us if you have any concerns about your teeth.
- Published in Dental Tips
Growing rate of dental decay and disease
Thursday, 06 July 2017
“As dentists, we see first-hand the growing rate of dental decay and disease. With the increasing rate of dental decay in children, we are particularly concerned about the oral health of future generations,” stated Dr Karin Alexander, ADA President. “As the report states, poor childhood oral health is a strong predictor of poor adult oral
- Published in Latest News
What is a dental implant?
Tuesday, 11 April 2017
The diagram below shows how a dental implant is used in place of a natural tooth.
- Published in Dental Implants Brisbane, Dental Implants Sunshine Coast
Facts About Dental Implants
Friday, 08 July 2016
Despite improvements in dental care, millions of people suffer tooth loss — mostly due to tooth decay, gingivitis (gum disease), or injury. For many years, the only treatment options available for people with missing teeth were bridges and dentures. But, today, dental implants are available. Dental implants are replacement tooth roots. Implants provide a strong foundation for
Overweight and obesity impact on periodontitis
Thursday, 23 June 2016
Overweight and obesity have been associated with increased periodontitis risk. However, uncertainty persists regarding the causal relationship of such conditions. In this study, participants were followed periodically since their birth. Anthropometric measures and habits were assessed during the life-course. Periodontal examinations comprised a full-mouth probing at six sites per tooth using a PCP2 probe. Two
- Published in Periodontist Brisbane, Periodontist Sunshine Coast
Managing complications of gingival and periodontal diseases
Friday, 17 June 2016
At Foundation Dental Services, once we have stabilised your periodontal disease, with active periodontal treatment, we will tailor a supportive care programme for you according to your ongoing risk of recurrence.
Dental Implants
Wednesday, 01 June 2016
There is no question that over the last two decades dental implants have revolutionised tooth replacement and the practice of dentistry. The concept of dental implants is not new, the earliest recorded attempts of their use were discovered in the Mayan civilization dating back to 600 A.D. Today’s highly successful dental implants consist of root
- Published in Dental Implants Brisbane, Dental Implants Sunshine Coast
Pancreatic cancer risk linked to changes in mouth bacteria
Tuesday, 17 May 2016
The presence of certain bacteria in the mouth may indicate a raised risk for pancreatic cancer – a disease that often begins with no symptoms and for which there is no routine screening test. This was the main conclusion of a study led by NYU Langone in New York, NY, presented at the American Association
- Published in Dental Tips, Latest News
Dental Implants – what you need to know
Tuesday, 03 May 2016
SOURCE: Dear Doctor It is widely accepted that over the last two decades, dental implants have been instrumental in revolutionizing tooth replacement and the practice of dentistry. Did you know that the concept of dental implants is not new? The earliest recorded attempts of their use were discovered in the Mayan civilization dating back to
- Published in Dental Implants Brisbane, Dental Implants Sunshine Coast
Perio and General Health – The Vital Connections
Sunday, 17 April 2016
We are an essential link in overall general health care. Healthy gums = healthy body!
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