We understand that accidents and emergencies can often be difficult to navigate, so we’ve created a guide for you and your family to follow when dental emergencies happen. Download and print off your Dental Trauma Guide and keep it in an accessible place for when you need it. You can keep one on your fridge and one in your sports bag for weekends.
Don’t forget, we have emergency appointments available each day.
Most of us know attention deficit hyperactivity disorder by its common abbreviation – ADHD. This is a medical condition affecting one in every 20 children. Those that are impacted by ADHD can find dental appointments and day to day care challenging.
Children with ADHD can be especially prone to a range of dental issues:
You are the expert when it comes to knowing your child and their dentist is an expert in their oral health. As partners, you can reduce the likelihood of dental problems.
Book your regular appointment with your dentist today to discuss your child’s oral health care.
[1] https://www.adhdsupportaustralia.com.au/adhd-and-dental-care/
[2] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14684974/
[3] https://www.adhdsupportaustralia.com.au/adhd-and-dental-care/
Over the last few years cosmetic dentistry has evolved to become more affordable and accessible. So, if you’re like many people and not entirely happy with your smile, it may help to know you have options.
Having a beautiful smile is something which many of us consider important to our overall presentation and confidence. Just like eating a healthy diet and exercising helps us to feel and look our best, how we prioritise our teeth and oral health makes a huge difference to our appearance and general well-being.
You’re likely to find that at least a few of your friends have had some type of dental work done or are considering it, especially those with great teeth. Genetics, environment and good old-fashioned luck play a big role in the type of teeth and smile we have as individuals. Fortunately, we have a range of options when it comes to improving our smile and boosting our confidence.
The goal of cosmetic dentistry is to improve the appearance and function of the teeth, gums, bite or smile. It is generally focused on one or a range of treatments including crowns, bridges, veneers, tooth whitening, dental implants and tooth-coloured fillings. And although each treatment is different, the goal of cosmetic dentistry is essentially the same – to create a more natural smile, improving both the look of the teeth and the way they work.
[1] Some cosmetic work is relatively straightforward, for example, tooth whitening, while other treatments are more complex and build on a series of steps that progress toward an end goal such as clear aligners and orthodontics.
If you’re considering having dental cosmetic work done, book an appointment with your dentist. They can examine your mouth and provide you with options to improve your smile. Brushing twice each day, flossing daily and caring for your teeth and gums are dental care basics. Often, the success of any cosmetic treatment relies on good oral health foundations. Speak with your dentist about what’s right for you and start getting excited about having a brilliant smile!
Book an appointment with your dentist today to discuss your options for cosmetic or any other dental care.
While the cost of living continues to rise, many of us are keen to do what we can to save money, but sometimes this can end up being more costly. Reusing, replacing and recycling have become a mantra to live by. It was only a matter of time, before social media become saturated with recommendations around ‘do it yourself’ and ‘at home hacks’ for dentistry, otherwise known as DIY dental.
At the risk of stating the obvious, the hazards of getting health advice from self-proclaimed experts via the internet is fraught with danger.
Do-it-yourself dentistry may be intended as a means of saving money, though the reality is that it often becomes very costly to fix¹. Many dentists are now reporting they are seeing patients who have done significant damage to their mouth by doing their own dental procedures². Tooth and bone loss, gum trauma and major issues with tooth alignment are becoming commonly seen outcomes.
Videos on how to make homemade braces, tooth whitening, tooth reshaping and even how to make your own dentures are easily accessible. Often, with recommendations to use common domestic items as dental tools, e.g., rubber bands for braces, Magic Erasers for tooth staining and even nail files to shorten and reshape teeth. Much of the appeal of trying these at home remedies, centres around keeping things simple and saving money by not going to a dentist. But every one of these procedures is fraught with risk.
Book an appointment with your dentist if you are keen to learn more from an expert and avoid unwanted damage to your smile.
nib Dental Care, Woden has moved from Brewer Street to the convenience of Westfield Woden. You will find the new centre located on Level 2, near Kathmandu and David Jones in the same Dental Centre as Pacific Smiles Dental.
We made the move to make it easier for you to visit our centre, with daily emergency appointments, extended hours and open weekends for your convenience. Our caring and gentle dentists will still provide the same great service. This new location also offers you easy access and parking.
Close that appointment gap, book your next appointment or email the team directly at [email protected].
