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custom_margin=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]Over the years, Dr Colin Priestland has found that patients find it hard to find reliable information on their particular dental problems and treatment and going online is not easy when you don\u2019t know exactly what you\u2019re searching for.\u00a0 He has therefore searched the web for information and re-written the information and re-presented it in a user-friendly and clear way trying to avoid the use of medical or dental terms.\u00a0 The leaflets are listed below with a brief explanation of the information they present.\u00a0 The leaflets are all numbered as Patient Handout series from 1 up to 66.\u00a0 There\u2019s something for everyone!&nbsp;PH-01 \u2013\u00a0Oral hygiene\u00a0instruction advising the use of a high frequency vibrating brush to reliably disrupt the plaque that forms on all surfaces in the mouth.&nbsp;PH-02 \u2013 The\u00a0mysteries of denture care\u00a0are explained because patients are frequently given their denture with little explanation on how to care for the denture, when to leave the denture out of the mouth and how often the denture ought to be checked.PH-03 \u2013\u00a0Single stage implant therapy\u00a0explains how an implant is placed in the jaw and the stages of treatment that must follow to achieve a tooth replacement using an implant and a crown.&nbsp;PH-04 \u2013\u00a0Two stage implant therapy\u00a0addresses implant insertion where it is necessary to submerge the implant and cover-screw beneath the soft tissues for the healing period, during which osseo-integration is to take place.&nbsp;PH-06 \u2013\u00a0Non surgical periodontal therapy\u00a0outlines the use of a non-surgical approach to the treatment of gum disease.&nbsp;PH-07 \u2013\u00a0Periodontal maintenance\u00a0therapy outlines how patients need to be maintained after they complete their initial non-surgical gum disease treatment to prevent recurrence of disease and maintain the initial resolution of inflammatory gum disease.&nbsp;PH-08 \u2013\u00a0Phase 2 periodontal therapy\u00a0discusses the further treatment stages that may be required after initial non-surgical gum disease treatment has been provided.\u00a0 This is not always required nut for those patients with extensive or severe gum disease it is likely that such additional treatment will be required.&nbsp;PH-09 \u2013\u00a0Obstructive sleep apnoea\u00a0is a fairly common abnormality in sleep patterns and has other far reaching general health side effects.\u00a0 This article discusses the condition and how a dental appliance is one of the treatment options that can help.&nbsp;PH-10 \u2013 Oral appliance therapy uses a combination upper and lower splint to exaggerate the forward position of the lower jaw to open up the posterior airway space and stop\u00a0obstructive sleep apnoea.\u00a0 This article discusses this treatment option.&nbsp;PH-12 \u2013\u00a0Immediate dentures\u00a0can be made and provided at the time of tooth removal.\u00a0 Such a denture can replace one tooth, several teeth or all the teeth.\u00a0 These dentures save a patient having to go without a tooth or teeth for 3-4 months as they used to, before they get a denture to restore their appearance and function.&nbsp;PH-14 \u2013 A\u00a0dry socket\u00a0is an unpleasant complication following the extraction of a lower posterior tooth.\u00a0 It rarely affects upper jaws.\u00a0 This article explains the problem and identifies how it occurs and how to avoid it.&nbsp;PH-15 \u2013\u00a0Third molars\u00a0\u2013 the whole story discusses the third molars also known as wisdom teeth.\u00a0 It identifies the reasons for removing such teeth and covers all aspects of the wisdom teeth including the potential risks and complications of their removal.&nbsp;PH-17 \u2013\u00a0What type of anaesthetic\u00a0is best for you looks at the options for anaesthesia for various dental treatments.\u00a0 It considers general anaesthetic in hospital or a day surgery unit, and the use of local anaesthetic in a practice alone or in combination with intravenous sedation.&nbsp;PH-18 \u2013\u00a0Keep children\u2019s teeth healthy\u00a0addresses the factors that parents can affect to try and prevent their children suffering dental decay. It addresses all the causative factors for decay and the preventive strategies available these days to help keep your children\u2019s teeth decay-free.&nbsp;PH-19 \u2013\u00a0Gum disease\u00a0\u2013 the basics explained does just that; it addresses what gum disease is, what affects it, how it progresses and how it can be treated.&nbsp;PH-20 \u2013\u00a0Keep your teeth healthy\u00a0aims to be a set of guidelines to help everyone to look after their teeth and gums and to prevent them suffering from dental diseases.\u00a0 It is written as a broad advice document with useful information on how to avoid decay and gum disease.&nbsp;PH-21 \u2013\u00a0Intravenous sedation\u00a0is a technique whereby anxious and phobic dental patients receive medications intravenously that eliminates their anxiety about dentistry enabling them to accept treatment willingly.\u00a0 It also outlines how this technique can eliminate gagging that can be very embarrassing for patients and can make receiving dental treatment impossible.\u00a0 The article covers all aspects of sedation including the way in which it is managed in Australia.&nbsp;PH-22 \u2013\u00a0Implants\u00a0\u2013 the whole story covers every aspect of implant treatment.\u00a0 It covers the development of implants, and the risks and potential complications, along with the numerous benefits of implant therapy for the replacement of teeth.&nbsp;PH-23 \u2013\u00a0Over-dentures\u00a0are a form of denture worn over either cut-back natural teeth or dental implants to provide the denture with stability and retention.\u00a0 The benefits of over-dentures are discussed to allow patients to understand why the dentist is considering providing a denture over retained roots of teeth or using specialised retainer devices fitted to implants.&nbsp;PH-24 \u2013\u00a0Preventive advice for young adults\u00a0offers young people advice on how to care for their teeth and how to avoid dental diseases.\u00a0 It explores various treatment regimes that can stop decay occurring or can heal early lesions of decay avoiding the need for fillings.&nbsp;PH-25 \u2013\u00a0Dental Caries\u00a0\u2013 it\u2019s a population-wide issue is a stark reminder of the prevalence of dental decay in our population.\u00a0 It looks at the reasons behind the spread of decay and it considers many options available to help reduce decay, its severity and improve the dental health of individuals and the nation.&nbsp;PH-26 \u2013\u00a0Gum recession\u00a0is a very specific problem that can affect a single tooth or multiple teeth.\u00a0 This article looks at the various factors that cause the problem and how the problem can present.\u00a0 Solutions are discussed to help avoid symptoms like pain with cold drinks and surgical options to cover the exposed root surfaces that may be an appearance problem at the front of the mouth.&nbsp;PH-27 \u2013\u00a0Regular checks\u00a0\u2013 minimum intervention is a leaflet discussing how regular dental examination and a preventive dental routine can prevent dental problems and minimise the need for any dental treatment.&nbsp;PH-28 \u2013\u00a0Frenectomy\u00a0is a procedure that is much misunderstood.\u00a0 A\u00a0tongue tie\u00a0can be a real problem for some babies and prevent good feeding, it can make breast-feeding impossible or ineffective and can have detrimental effects on the mother and her bond with her baby.\u00a0 It is often easy to treat the physical tissue and this may make an enormous difference to the babies feeding, health and attitude.\u00a0 Minor frenectomies can also be beneficial in the prevention of recession where gum is literally pulled away from the root surface of the tooth.\u00a0 Early diagnosis is key to successful and minimal treatment.&nbsp;PH-29 \u2013\u00a0Trauma to teeth\u00a0addresses the various degrees of trauma that can affect teeth.\u00a0 It seeks to explain the rationale for treating injuries to the teeth.\u00a0 It gives simple advice for parents so they know what to do if a child falls and damages their teeth. Sports injuries also frequently involve dental injuries and this article helps with advice on treatment.&nbsp;PH-30 \u2013\u00a0Xrays\u00a0are a very necessary part of dental investigations for dental decay, dental and facial injuries, assessing the degree of gum disease present, treatment planning for dental implants, and identifying the presence of abnormal lesions growing in the dental and facial region.&nbsp;PH-31 \u2013\u00a0Hygienists save implants\u00a0is a leaflet that addresses the importance of a dental hygienist or oral health therapist in the long term maintenance of dental implants by helping patients to maintain the optimal degree of plaque control and by offering detailed cleaning around the implants at a regular interval.&nbsp;PH-32 \u2013 TMJ dysfunction (Sore jaw joint) affects many people, particularly those who suffer from phsychological stress.\u00a0 This leaflet outlines the signs and symptoms of the condition and seeks to explain the condition and how treatment works at alleviating pain and muscular activity that can lead to muscular cramping and headaches.&nbsp;PH-33 \u2013\u00a0Tooth wear\u00a0occurs naturally over time.\u00a0 Those with a heavy bite and an abrasive diet will suffer natural tooth wear but other people who grind their teeth together constantly will cause far more severe wear and this may lead to symptoms.\u00a0 Treatment is required for these patients otherwise their teeth will fail and tooth loss will result.&nbsp;PH-34 \u2013\u00a0Crowns\u00a0are explained in this article.\u00a0 It breaks down the various types of crown explaining the pros and cons of each type.\u00a0 It also addresses the reasons why crowns are provided for patients and the benefits they may have in strengthening weakened teeth.&nbsp;PH-35 \u2013\u00a0Your medical history\u00a0and surgery is a leaflet that covers many aspects of general health and disease and explained the relevant factors and how medical conditions can influence dental treatment, dental surgery and the drugs used in dentistry.\u00a0 It focuses on the most common conditions like osteoporosis, diabetes, blood pressure and various medications.&nbsp;PH-36 \u2013\u00a0Sports drinks and nutrition products\u00a0are advertised as part of the healthy lifestyle but beware they can have a very negative impact on the dental health.\u00a0 Read this article to find out more.&nbsp;PH-37 \u2013\u00a0Blood clot risk with NSAIDS\u00a0(anti-inflammatory drugs) outlines a risk that has been found to exist with commonly used drugs like Nurofen (Ibuprofen).\u00a0 This article explained the risk and puts it into context.&nbsp;PH-38 \u2013\u00a0Frequently asked questions after tooth extraction\u00a0or oral surgery is a useful leaflet that probably addresses the questions many patients may have after their procedure.\u00a0 It is well worth reading.&nbsp;PH-39 \u2013\u00a0Fixed and removable tooth replacements\u00a0looks at different dental appliances that can be provided to replace missing teeth.&nbsp;PH-40 \u2013 Summary of\u00a0radiation dose equivalents\u00a0for patients to help demystify the doses of ionising radiation experienced when having Xray taken and providing some equivalence to understand the dose.&nbsp;PH-41 \u2013 The\u00a0role of the dental hygienist\u00a0sets out the enormous benefits derived from having a dental hygienist in the practice to offer preventive dental care services to patients, to spend time with patients helping them understand their particular dental health issues and offering a dental cleaning service second to none.&nbsp;PH-42 \u2013 Many drugs including\u00a0non-steroidal inflammatory drugs have unwanted side effects.\u00a0 This leaflets addresses the specific side effects of NSAIDs as they are frequently used for patients with dental problems.&nbsp;PH-43 \u2013 This leaflet tries to address the\u00a0most common dental issues\u00a0seen in people in their 40\u2019s around the early middle age.&nbsp;PH-44 \u2013 This leaflet looks at the\u00a0more common dental problems\u00a0that arise in later middle age in the 5th\u00a0decade of life.&nbsp;PH-45 \u2013 An\u00a0apicectomy\u00a0is a surgical procedure.\u00a0 In this leaflet the procedure is explained including an outline of the reasons for the procedure.&nbsp;PH-46 \u2013 The dental and more general\u00a0health implications of breast-feeding\u00a0are discussed in this article.&nbsp;PH-47 \u2013 The use of\u00a0inhalers\u00a0is common for those who suffer from asthma.\u00a0 Patients who use them on a regular basis may suffer from\u00a0some minor adverse oral side effects.\u00a0 This article is a brief over view of the effects inhalers may have on patients.&nbsp;PH-48 \u2013\u00a0Crown lengthening\u00a0is a surgical procedure that is explained in detail and the benefits of the surgery are also discussed in this article.\u00a0 It has many uses and some of the reasons for the procedure are examined.&nbsp;PH-49 \u2013\u00a0Tongue-tie is common\u00a0and so are tight soft tissue connections under the lip to the gum margin.\u00a0 The procedure to free these attachments is explained and the many benefits to release of tongue ties are addressed.\u00a0 It is a wide ranging subject and therefore is summarised to give the reader an overall view of the subject.&nbsp;PH-50 \u2013\u00a0Connective tissue grafting\u00a0is a procedure to achieve thicker more robust soft tissue around a tooth or dental implant.\u00a0 This article discusses the reasons for the procedure and the procedure itself.&nbsp;PH-51 \u2013\u00a0Dry mouth\u00a0known as xerostomia is not an uncommon problem and can be the result of medication side effects, or disease of the salivary glands.\u00a0 This article addresses the condition and its management.&nbsp;PH-52 \u2013\u00a0Tooth whitening\u00a0is very popular and this article looks at the pros and cons of the procedure and the various treatment products and methods of their use.&nbsp;PH-53 \u2013\u00a0Guided Biofilm Therapy\u00a0is the most modern approach to the treatment of gum disease.\u00a0 This article discusses the benefits of this new approach versus the older approaches.\u00a0 This new approach is a game changer for all patients.&nbsp;PH-54 \u2013 The\u00a0placement of dental implants\u00a0requires adequate bone to support the implant.\u00a0 Sometimes it is necessary to \u201cgrow\u201d additional bone to make the treatment possible.\u00a0 This article looks at bone grafting and discusses the benefits it offers.&nbsp;PH-55 \u2013\u00a0When the last teeth are failing, it is important to take the patient from their situation to one that allows them to function socially as quickly as possible.\u00a0 This involves the removal of the last teeth and the immediate provision of a denture to provide the patient with enhanced appearance and the ability to eat.\u00a0 This article covers the whole subject.&nbsp;PH-56 \u2013 Some patients are so\u00a0phobic of dental treatment\u00a0that they cannot accept treatment other than when they are asleep.\u00a0 An alternative way to offer care to these patients avoiding the costly involvement of a day surgery unit, hospital and an anaesthetist is to use either intravenous or oral sedation or a combination of both.\u00a0 This brief article is to accompany the drug Lorazepam that is used as an oral sedative used in combination with intravenous sedation for extremely anxious patients.&nbsp;PH-57 \u2013\u00a0Gum recession\u00a0often accompanies gum disease.\u00a0 It can be a real appearance problem at the front of the mouth and this article addresses the treatment of this condition achieving coverage of the exposed roots and improved appearance.&nbsp;PH-58 \u2013 Older patients often suffer from\u00a0exposed root surfaces\u00a0and these surfaces are especially\u00a0susceptible to decay.\u00a0 This article looks at the problem and its prevention and treatment.&nbsp;PH-59 \u2013\u00a0Tooth sensitivity\u00a0is a big problem and this article explains the condition and discusses various treat options.&nbsp;PH-60 \u2013\u00a0Human papillomavirus and oro-pharyngeal carcinoma\u00a0are discussed.\u00a0 It is an increasing problem in parts of the community.&nbsp;PH-61 \u2013\u00a0Nutrition\u00a0and its close relationship to our general health and oral health are important subjects that this article addresses.&nbsp;PH-62 \u2013 To understand the dental reports written for our patients, this article has been provided to enable patients to understand the\u00a0international tooth numbering system\u00a0so they can interprete the report and understand which teeth are being discussed.&nbsp;PH-63 \u2013\u00a0Oral care\u00a0is extremely important for patients who have been diagnosed with\u00a0cancer\u00a0and are about to embark on treatment.\u00a0 This article is a wide-ranging discussion on the importance of oral care for patients receiving cancer treatment.&nbsp;PH-64 \u2013 The most recent\u00a0classification of periodontal disease\u00a0is outlined in\u00a0this 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