by LID Admin | Sep 2, 2013 | General Dental Care, Interesting Reading
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...
by LID Admin | Aug 28, 2013 | Charity
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...
by LID Admin | Aug 27, 2013 | Interesting Reading, Uncategorized
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...
by LID Admin | Aug 23, 2013 | Dental Decay Prevention, Interesting Reading, Uncategorized
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,...
by LID Admin | Aug 14, 2013 | Charity
With only 2 days to go before Lasting Impressions Dental’s Cupcake Day to raise funds for the Canberra RSPCA things are hotting up in the kitchen. Recipes are being trialled, bowls being licked and the final touches put on the icing. Please pop in on on Friday 16 August and sample one (or more) of our fabulous cakes. In addition to cupcakes were are also offering Dr Davies’ home grown limes, just thing to flavour your baking or as addition to your Friday night G&T! Plus we will make a donation of $10.00 for all new patients who see one of our dentists on the day. So please help us to help the RSPCA in the wonderful job they do in looking after all creatures great small. Together, we can make a...
