by LID Admin | Feb 8, 2013 | General Dental Care
Colgate have created a very ingenious advertising campaign to promote their dental floss, but before I explain to you the main detail of these images, I will let you appreciate them quietly~ Alright, now that you had time to quietly observe the images, in the first one you will now notice that she has one finger too many in her hand, in the second one a phantom arm is floating there, and in the third one the man has only one ear… The campaign attained its purpose, because it proved that food remains on your teeth draw more attention than any physical defect… Very clever……I failed on all counts !!!!…… So now you know that not flossing and brushing your teeth properly can bring unwanted attention, make sure you brush & floss twice a...
by LID Admin | Jan 31, 2013 | Dentistry for kids, General Dental Care
1. Cushions teeth against impact Sports other than traditional contact sports can involve heavy knocks to the teeth and mouth. Wearing a mouthguard while playing any sport where there is a chance of being hit in the jaw or head will help prevent you from chipping, breaking or knocking out a tooth. 2. Protects against jaw joint injuries Wearing a mouthguard helps to absorb and spread the impact or blow to the face which may otherwise result in an injury to your mouth or jaw 3. Protects against soft tissue injuries Cut, grazed or bruised lips, cheeks and gums are likely to occur as a result of direct impact to the mouth area. The reinforcement of a mouthguard can help minimise soft tissue injuries. 4. Helps prevent neck & jaw injuriesAny impact to the neck or jaw can result in serious injury. Wearing a mouthguard at the time of impact reduces the likelihood of jaw dislodgement or neck trauma. 5. May help reduce concussionA head clash or trauma is not uncommon at both game time and in training. Make sure you have your mouthguard in at all times as it may help reduce the chance of concussion. *This information was extracted from: http://www.mouthguardawareness.info/ So there you have it 5 good reasons to wear a mouthguard. A Lasting Impressions Dental we tailor make mouthguards to fit the shape of your teeth and mouth. A mouthguard is a fantastic investment as you are protecting those pearly white assets from injury which in the long run can save you a lot of money. To contact us for a quote...
by LID Admin | Dec 18, 2012 | Emergency Appointments Christmas 2012, General Dental Care
At Lasting Impressions Dental, we provide many dental services from general check-ups right through to cosmetic work such as teeth whitening and veneers for a great looking smile. We are conveniently located in the Canberra City – University Avenue across from The School of Music. Whether you’re a student at ANU or work in a nearby office building we can cater to all your dental needs. We are the right choice for your dental needs in Canberra. We offer emergency appointments and try to keep these available everyday so that if a dental emergency arises we will be there to take the call and get you in as soon as we can, usually on the same day. Whether you’re an existing patient or a new patient we are here to provide you with our first class service to improve or restore and repair your teeth. Regular dental check-ups are paramount to keeping healthy strong teeth. Visiting your dentist frequently helps to bring your attention to preventing decay (dental caries) or catching it early, maintaining healthy gums, whether you’re flossing with efficiency and basically generally looking after not only your teeth but your whole mouth! And there is nothing like that ‘just went to the dentist clean teeth feel’. Give us a call to book in for your dental check-up or for an emergency appointment. We will try our best to accommodate your needs. Ph: 6249...
