The Benefits Snoring Many people who snore find a reduction in snoring on the first night they wear their mandibular anterior-positioning splint, however others may have to have the splint adjusted before they enjoy this benefit. Tiredness and daytime sleepiness...
General Information
Guided Biofilm Therapy
A New Approach And A Real Game Changer For many years little has changed in the approach to the prevention of dental decay and gum disease and the treatment of gum disease. The simple message for all patients has always been, and must remain, “eat less sugars and...
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea – PH-09
Snoring key points: Snoring is extremely common resulting from partial collapse of the soft tissues around the upper airway with a resulting “vibrating” of the soft tissues leading to the snoring sound. Snoring is often associated with episodes of obstructive sleep...
Lecturing Background by Dr Priestland
Dr Colin Priestland has been involved in oral surgery for over 30 years and implant dentistry for 20 years. Over that time, he has benefited from working with some highly experienced surgeons, prosthodontists and researchers who have been his mentors. Colin continues...
Breast-feeding & Oral Health: Information & Benefits
Breast-feeding and oral health Midwives and other healthcare professionals give new mums and dads a great deal of advice at prenatal classes. However, there is often relatively little information provided on breast-feeding and oral health including: Mother and child’s...
Crown-Lengthening Surgery helping make smiles bigger
What is Crown-lengthening Surgery Defined as “the surgical procedure to expose additional tooth height by removing bone around the tooth and then re-positioning the gum further down the root”. Using crown-lengthening surgical techniques dental surgeons are able to...
50 years and beyond – Dental issues to be aware of
Improvements in dental health for patients 50 years and older For Australians who have access to dental care and can afford regular dental examinations/treatments when required, it is likely that the current generation in the workforce will retain a large number of...
Snoring & Sleep Apnoea (OSA) Explained
Snoring key points: Snoring is extremely common resulting from partial collapse of the soft tissues around the upper airway and is often associated with OSA Snoring is a frequent cause of bedroom-stress due to difficulty of partner sleeping Snoring often results in a...
40s & loving it – what dental issues to be aware of
In your 40s, there is much dental work to be aware of. There are a number of oral health issues that can arise in your 40s. Unfortunately, dental work doesn’t last forever, so this is the decade when you might expect some tooth repairs. Replacing old fillings There...
30s and beyond – What dental issues to expect.
Your 30s and beyond - What dental issues to Expect. There are a number of oral health issues that you may experience in your 30s. These can arise for a number of reasons. Dental neglect in adolescence During your 30s is the time when dental repercussions arise from...
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