by admin | Nov 10, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
Tongue and lip tie (also known as “oral restrictions”) Tongue and lip tie is a fascinating subject but so much of the information relating to these oral restrictions remains unknown by many healthcare practitioners. This leaflet is aimed to provide a basic level of...
by admin | Nov 10, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
Crown-lengthening Surgery Teeth with deep or extensive restorations are often severely weakened. They can therefore suffer from fractures of the remaining tooth substance. Such fracture lines may extend deeply through the tooth below the gum margin. Treatment for a...
by admin | Nov 10, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
Inhalers and the health of the mouth “What asthma and lung disease patients need to know” Some important points covered in this leaflet: It is critically important to provide all known details of all your medications, naturopathic remedies and supplements to all...
by admin | Nov 10, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
Breast-feeding and oral health Breast-feeding and oral health Midwives, lactation consultants, child health nurses and other healthcare professionals give new mums and dads a great deal of advice, at prenatal classes. However, there is often relatively little specific...
by admin | Nov 10, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
What is an apicectomy? Root canal treatment and apicectomy When a tooth suffers from severe trauma, or extensive dental decay, or is subject to considerable cavity preparation using a dental drill to remove the decayed tooth structure, living tissues within the pulp...
by admin | Nov 10, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
What dental issues can occur once your reach your 50’s and beyond? Improvements in dental health For those Australians who have access to dental care and who can afford regular dental examination and treatment when required, it is likely that the current generation in...
by admin | Nov 10, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
What dental issues can occur in your 40’s? There are a number of oral health issues that can arise in your 40’s. Unfortunately, dental work doesn’t last forever so this is the decade when you might expect some tooth repairs. Life expectancy of fillings There are a...
by admin | Nov 10, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
Adverse effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs The risks of adverse effects are extremely low An association has been found to exist between non-steroidal anti-inflammatory dugs (NSAIDs) and raised blood pressure that can occasionally result in heart attack...
by admin | Nov 9, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
The dental hygienist, the central asset in our practice What does a dental hygienist do? Many patients appear to be unclear about the role of the dental hygienist and the amazing benefits that they can provide to patients in a dental practice. It is the intention to...
by admin | Nov 6, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
Summary of radiation dose equivalents for patients Summary of radiation dose equivalents for patients When a patient is irradiated in order to take an X-ray, an area of their body is exposed to “ionising radiation”. This form of radiation has the potential to damage...
