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Find a good Dentist in Canberra

Sep 3, 2013

Finding a good dentist in Canberra or anywhere can be tricky these days as it seems a lot of dentists are in the’ business of dentistry’ and not in the ‘practice of dentistry’. Our dentists at Lasting Impressions Dental- Canberra City are here to practice dentistry for patients that need essential dental treatment not complete a bunch of treatments you don’t need. Do you find that when you visit the dentist that you had a lot more dental problems than you anticipated or that you have been quoted for cosmetic dental work that you weren’t even asking for? In today’s day and age many dentists will try and up-sell cosmetic dental treatments even when the patient hasn’t requested any concern about the aesthetics of their teeth. We wont push these treatments on you, our dentist’s will only carry out aesthetic cosmetic dental treatment if you request it. Here are a few tips on finding a good dentist: 1) Check that the dentist is a member of the ADA – Australian Dental Assossiation 2) Recommendation – If a friend, family member or colleague recommend a dentist they have been seeing for years they have done your homework for you 3) Location – Is your dentist close to home or work? 4) Examination – Does the dentist do a thorough check of your teeth and gums? 5) Cost – Does the dentist provide quotes for more expensive dental work? 6) Communication – Does the dentist make sure you are informed of the dental treatment you will be having and that you understand why it needs to be done. Does the dentist...

Need a great dentist in Canberra?

Sep 3, 2013

If you are looking for a great dentist in Canberra, look no further! Lasting Impressions Dental is located in the Canberra City with plenty of surrounding parking. We are your one stop dental practice for all your dental needs, we also provide emergency appointments available when you need it. Dr Davies and Dr Truong are here to treat your dental needs and if you are a little bit nervous Dr Davies offers dental hypnosis and happy gas to keep your dental treatment anxiety at bay. Haven’t been to see us before? Please check out our New Patients page, from here you can fill out our downloadable medical history form to take with you to your appointment. So you might be asking, what services do you provide? Here is a list of dental services that we provide in our Canberra dental practice. General Dentistry Dental Exams and Dental Check-Ups Dental Cleaning Dental Fillings Sports Mouthguards Nightguards Wisdom Teeth Dental Crowns Root Canal Treatment Dentures We also provide Canberran’s with cosmetic dental options from teeth whitening through to porcelain veneers Dental Implants – Do you have missing teeth that you want replaced with a permanent tooth fixture? Cosmetic Dentistry – Read more on our cosmetic dentistry page Dental Porcelain Veneers – Want to create a winning smile? Teeth Whitening – Brighter smile for spring/summer? Why not make an appointment and have that dental checkup you’ve been meaning to have, or perhaps you have a tooth that has been a little bit sensitive? Prevention is best and here at Lasting Impressions Dental Canberra City we want to keep your teeth healthy and decay free. Phone us...

Kids need regular dental check ups too!

Sep 2, 2013

It was disturbing to read in the accompanying article (click here to read article) that the level of tooth decay in Aussie kids is as high as in some third world countries. Not only should kids be brushing morning and night, they should also have regular dental check ups to ensure any decay is treated before it becomes serious. I know it’s hard to get the kids to brush without reminders, but if they get into the habit it can help prevent tooth decay and save you money. Even harder is get them into the habit of reducing their consumption of sugar- laden foods, but if they can be trained to finish off with an apple or a quick brush you will be doing their teeth a favour. We know it can be difficult scheduling a visit to the dentist during term time, so why not schedule a dental check up for the kids in the next school holidays? To make an appoint with Lasting Impressions Dental Phone us on 6249 8383 Lasting Impressions Dental, your Canberra City dentist...

RSPCA Cupcake day success!

Aug 28, 2013

  Thank you to our wonderful patients, neighbours and staff for making RSPCA Cupcake Day such a great success and raising $470 for this great cause. Our practice manager, Ashleigh, baked and decorated heaps of cupcakes which proved a great hit with our patients and visitors. Simone and Pip were also busy providing tantalising sugar hits to the many people who popped in on 16th August.For each new patient we donated $10 to the RSPCA and this long with donations by our patients and our neighbours in the building meant we were able to present RSPCA Canberra with funds to help them in the important work they do. Thank you so much to all...

Billions Worldwide Suffer from Major Tooth Decay

Aug 27, 2013

Billions Worldwide Suffer from Major Tooth Decay  Billions of people across the globe are suffering from major untreated dental problems, according to a new report led by Professor Wagner Marcenes of Queen Mary, University of London, published in the Journal of Dental Research. Professor Marcenes of the Institute of Dentistry at Queen Mary led an international research team investigating oral health as part of the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2010 study. The report shows that oral conditions affect as many as 3.9bn people worldwide — over half the total population. Untreated tooth decay or cavities in permanent teeth — also known as dental caries — was the most common of all 291 major diseases and injuries assessed by the GBD 2010 study, affecting 35 per cent of the world population. “There are close to 4bn people in the world who suffer from untreated oral health conditions that cause toothache and prevent them from eating and possibly sleeping properly, which is a disability,” comments Professor Marcenes. “This total does not even include small cavities or mild gum diseases, so we are facing serious problems in the population’s oral health.” The GBD 2010 estimated that the disability associated with severe tooth loss was between those reported for moderate heart failure and moderate consequences of stroke. Oral conditions accounted for an average health loss of 224 years per 100,000 people (years lived with disability or YLDs) — more than 25 out of 28 categories of cancer assessed in the GBD 2010 study. The study found that the global burden of oral conditions is shifting from severe tooth loss towards severe periodontitis and...

Soda and Illegal Drugs Cause Similar Damage to Teeth: Acids Erode Enamel

Aug 23, 2013

Soda and Illegal Drugs Cause Similar Damage to Teeth: Acids Erode Enamel Addicted to soda? You may be shocked to learn that drinking large quantities of your favorite carbonated soda could be as damaging to your teeth as methamphetamine and crack cocaine use. The consumption of illegal drugs and abusive intake of soda can cause similar damage to your mouth through the process of tooth erosion, according to a case study published in the March/April 2013 issue of General Dentistry. Tooth erosion occurs when acid wears away tooth enamel, which is the glossy, protective outside layer of the tooth. Without the protection of enamel, teeth are more susceptible to developing cavities, as well as becoming sensitive, cracked, and discolored. The General Dentistry case study compared the damage in three individuals’ mouths — an admitted user of methamphetamine, a previous longtime user of cocaine, and an excessive diet soda drinker. Each participant admitted to having poor oral hygiene and not visiting a dentist on a regular basis. Researchers found the same type and severity of damage from tooth erosion in each participant’s mouth. “Each person experienced severe tooth erosion caused by the high acid levels present in their ‘drug’ of choice — meth, crack, or soda,” says Mohamed A. Bassiouny, DMD, MSc, PhD, lead author of the study. “The citric acid present in both regular and diet soda is known to have a high potential for causing tooth erosion,” says Dr. Bassiouny. Similar to citric acid, the ingredients used in preparing methamphetamine can include extremely corrosive materials, such as battery acid, lantern fuel, and drain cleaner. Crack cocaine is highly acidic in nature,...

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