by LID Admin | Oct 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
As summer approaches for most Canberran’s we start thinking about getting fit and healthy and maybe losing some weight to get into that bathing suit for summer-time trips down at the coast. So while we are dreaming of getting our perfect body for summer we start to cut out some of those naughty sugary foods which is great news for your body and for your teeth! But why do we only get serious about being healthy when summer approaches? It’s not just your waistband that suffers during the cooler months – your teeth do too, not o mention your overall health! During winter people tend to hibernate and let their eating habits get the best of them and then summer comes around and suddenly we are in a mad rush to shift the weight. Being healthy should be an all year round kind of thing – added sugar really isn’t needed in our diets – as much as this news may hurt your ears, sadly it is true. The body can get all the natural sugar it needs from fruit – there is no need to add sugar to anything! I know some people love to have a couple of teaspoons of sugar in their coffee and tea – but that equates to a lot of added sugar in one year and possibly quite a few kilos of added fat to your body. Every time you take a sip of a sugary drink – this puts your teeth at risk of decay. So as you can see, cutting out at least the sugar in your coffee or tea can...
by LID Admin | Oct 14, 2013 | Canberra Dentist, General Dental Care
A teenage boy has come up with a remarkable way of saving on dental bills, by getting his teeth cleaned by shrimp! http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/2013/10/08/11/00/shrimp-clean-teenage-boy-s-teeth Or, if you prefer you can get one of our highly qualified and experienced dentists to give you a thorough clean and scale and also check your teeth for any problems. Phone 6249 8383 and book yourself in for a Spring Clean with a dentist not a shrimp! Please refer to Dental Cleaning page for more...
by LID Admin | Oct 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
The end of the year is fast approaching, so why not get in now and make an appointment for your dental check up at Lasting Impressions Dental. We are a friendly dental practice located in Canberra CBD, we have two wonderful, gentle thorough dentists – Dr David Davies & Dr Edmond Truong. At Lasting Impressions Dental we are currently taking new patients, so if you are looking for a great Canberra Dentist please phone us to make an appointment on 02 6249 8383. Towards the end of the year the practice tends to become quite busy as this is the time when people are planning end of year holidays and want to ensure their teeth are in good nick before they travel. So October is a good time to book in for a dental check up before we book out! Take care of your teeth his Summer and have them checked by one of our Dentists, we take the time to make sure your teeth and gums are in good health. Do you have a tooth that is a bit sensitive? Then it may be time to have it looked at by a dentist. Dental practices can book up quite quickly by the end of the year so get on the phone and make that appointment before it gets worse! Lasting Impressions Dental – your Canberra Dentists...
by LID Admin | Oct 4, 2013 | Canberra Dentist, General Dental Care
General dental care is so important yet most of us do the bare minimum when it comes to our oral health. The reason most patients are anxious when they come for their check up (or avoid it altogether) is due to the fact they know they haven’t been keeping up with good general dental care. At Lasting Impressions Dental – your local Canberra Dentist, we believe in teaching our patients to look after their teeth so that they don’t need to come to the dentist for treatment that could have otherwise been prevented. It’s never to late to start good oral hygiene. Just brushing your teeth twice a day isn’t enough to keep your pearly whites protected, so read below to make sure you are making your best effort to keep your teeth clean and free of diseases. So what does good general everyday dental care involve? Brushing your teeth (but we all knew that!). We should brush our teeth at least twice a day with a soft to medium brush. Do not scrub your teeth – be gentle, your gums can wear away with harsh brushing! Make sure you brush all of your teeth with a gentle circling motion ensuring you are brushing all the build-up on your teeth. Gently brush your gums too – but remember be gentle! If you can brush your teeth after lunch too – not just in the morning and evening. This gives your teeth the best chance of staying cavity free. Flossing (yes, you know this one too!) Floss in the morning and evening brushing your teeth alone cannot remove all the...
by LID Admin | Sep 17, 2013 | Canberra Dentist, Dentistry for kids, General Dental Care, Interesting Reading, Uncategorized
It is alarming to think that dental decay is the most widespread chronic disease in children and a study by the University of Adelaide under the leadership of Associate Professor Loc Do wants to know why and what can be done to combat it. Associate Professor Do points out that dental health cannot be viewed in isolation. Diet, general health and economic circumstances all play a role. He emphasised the role preventative dental care plays in good dental health. The study, to be undertaken of up to 1800 pre school-aged children, will yield information that can be used to focus on improvements to oral health. One sure way ensuring sound dental health is a regular dental check up. Children need regular check ups as much as adults do and these should form part of your family’s health plan. The dentists at Lasting Impressions Dental know that regular check ups are critical as potential problems can be detected early and treated before they become more serious. They know too, that it can be difficult finding the time to get the kids to the dentist with all the commitments kids and and families have these days. School holidays are a great time for kids to see the dentist. No clashes with sport, school, homework or after school activities and for the September/October school holidays we are offering a special deal on children’s checkups! So there really isn’t a better time to tick this job off your to- do list. Call 6240 8383 today. For full details of school holiday specials click here: http://lastingimpressionsdental.com.au/2013/09/16/school-holiday-check-up-specials-23-monday-september-to-friday-12-october-2013/ For details of the University of Adelaide...
