by LID Admin | Nov 14, 2013 | Canberra Dentist, General Dental Care, Interesting Reading
So it has been about two weeks since I started oil pulling for oral health. I must say I am very impressed. Prior to starting this ancient method of keeping your mouth free from harmful bacteria and plaque, I was quite sceptical. But having read the numerous reviews claiming oil pulling to be the best thing since sliced bread, I had to give it a go. So what is the verdict? I am sold! I have been implementing oil pulling into my routine five times per week for two weeks. I have noticed a marked improvement in the colour of my teeth (yes it does help to whiten to an extent), I would recommend oil pulling for those who want to get an even better result with take home trays or Zoom Whitening as a kind of pre-measure, so that you may be able to achieve a few more shades lighter with your in-surgery whitening. It doesn’t end there though, I felt that my mouth overall felt a lot cleaner, my teeth felt polished rather than a bit rough as some of the molars at the back usually don’t get as good a clean as the rest of my teeth! Another improvement worth mentioning was that my gums stopped bleeding upon brushing, they look a lot healthier and a nice pink colour as I had one area which was looking a little worse for wear –it now has become healthy looking. I can’t wait to go to my next check up to have my dentist (Dr Davies – Lasting Impressions Dental of course) tell me how much my oral health...
by LID Admin | Oct 23, 2013 | Dental Decay Prevention, General Dental Care, Interesting Reading, Uncategorized
That’s right, coconut oil may improve your oral health! You may have heard a fair amount of praise surrounding coconut oil, from its would healing abilities to its high cooking smoke point – but have you heard what it can do for you oral health? The technique which is termed ‘oil pulling’ claims to do wonders for your teeth & gums and your overall oral health! Your next dental visit may not be as daunting as you thought when adding this to your daily dental routine. What is Oil Pulling? You must think I have gone bonkers but I have looked into this so called ‘oil pulling’ and it seems to be the real deal. I am currently trying it out myself so I will report back in a few weeks once I have given sufficient time to work its magic. At present I have done it for two days and I have to say, so far it has made my mouth feel much cleaner. Oil pulling is an age-old Ayurvedic remedy that uses natural oils to clean and detoxify teeth and gums. It has for some people even improved the colour of their teeth making them whiter and brighter. There has also been evidence that shows that it is beneficial in improving gums and removing harmful bacteria! So how do you ‘oil pull’? From my internet research most people use 1 teaspoon or a tablespoon of coconut oil of which you place in your mouth. The idea is to swish it around in your mouth for 10-20 minutes (no gargling). You swish and pull the oil through your...
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 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...
by LID Admin | Sep 16, 2013 | Canberra Dentist, General Dental Care
So you’ve just moved to Canberra and now you need to find a new dentist (among other things of course). Keeping up with your regular dental check ups can be tricky, especially when you have relocated and are looking for a good dentist. There are many things to consider; location, price, a practice that can take on your dental needs, and above all a dentist you can trust! Lasting Impressions Dental is Located in the Canberra City with plenty of parking available. We have two wonderful dentist’s Dr David Davies and Dr Edmond Truong – both very friendly chaps if I do say so myself! Some practices will not take on new patients but here at Lasting Impressions Dental our friendly staff love to welcome new patients to the practice. Looking after your teeth is taken very seriously as we want to help you maintain a healthy mouth full of pearly whites. Of course general dental check ups are key in maintaining good oral so we will try to keep you coming to your regular check up so we can avoid seeing you in an emergency dental situation. A little bit about our wonderful dentists: Dr David Davies Dr Davies is committed to providing ongoing, quality dental care of which is tailored to each individual patient. He has a gentle and calm approach which has in turn enabled many nervous patients to overcome their anxiety about dental treatment. If you are an anxious patient Dr Davies can offer Hypnosis to keep your anxiety at bay before and during treatment. Dr Davies had a special interest in Implant Dentistry and...
