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School Holiday Check Up Specials 23 Monday September to Friday 12 October 2013

Lasting Impressions Dental cares about kids’ dental health. That’s why we are offering special prices on kids’ check-ups over the next school holidays. And because ACT and NSW have different holiday dates, these specials will run for a massive 3 weeks! *      School kids’ check-up and clean $120 (usually $170) *      School kids’ check up and clean charged at health rebate only when parent also attends for a check up and clean at the same time. (Just let reception know that your child will also be attending so we can schedule your appointment for the appropriate time.) *      Pre-schoolers and under 5s receive a free check up when they accompany a parent to their appointment! They can jump into the chair just before or after your treatment for a quick checkup to make sure all is well. If you’ve been thinking about having your children’s teeth checked, now is the time to act as these specials are for the school holidays only. Book now on 62498383 or 62491689. Terms and conditions Accounts to be settled at time of treatment Specials apply on for the period 23 Monday September to Friday 12 October 2013 Should other treatment be necessary, normal fees will apply Xrays, if required, will be charged at the normal...

Have you had a dental check up recently?

Most Australians don’t have regular dental check ups. Here are some of the reasons many of us don’t get our regular dental check up  It ‘s expensive to have your teeth checked every 6-12 months  I don’t have the time  My teeth look fine so I don’t need a check up  I’m afraid of the dentist  Dental appointments are painful Those are just a few excuses people use to not attend their regular dental check ups, but here are some reasons why you really should and that discount the above excuses! A regular trip to your dentist will ensure you are looking after your teeth well and catch dental issues before they get worse. So in reality if you are having your teeth regularly checked, you will save money! In the long run if you avoid general check ups and then one day you are hit with a horrible tooth ache, it is more likely that you are going to need extensive dental work done. Having a dental check up generally only takes 30 minutes apposed to if you have a tooth ache and need an emergency dental appointment, you may need to wait to be seen, then depending on what is wrong with your tooth this could be an extensive and more expensive appointment! Just because your teeth look fine on the exterior doesn’t mean that they are fine in the interior. Routine x-rays are performed when needed during a dental check up and these can help detect if there is anything sinister going on with your teeth. So you’re afraid of the dentist, who hasn’t been at...

Need a great dentist in Canberra?

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...

Billions Worldwide Suffer from Major Tooth Decay

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

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,...

Cheese May Prevent Cavities

Cheese May Prevent Cavities  Consuming dairy products is vital to maintaining good overall health, and it’s especially important to bone health. But there has been little research about how dairy products affect oral health in particular. However, according to a new study published in the May/June 2013 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), consuming cheese and other dairy products may help protect teeth against cavities.     The study sampled 68 subjects ranging in age from 12 to 15, and the authors looked at the dental plaque pH in the subjects’ mouths before and after they consumed cheese, milk, or sugar-free yogurt. A pH level lower than 5.5 puts a person at risk for tooth erosion, which is a process that wears away the enamel (or protective outside layer) of teeth. “The higher the pH level is above 5.5, the lower the chance of developing cavities,” explains Vipul Yadav, MDS, lead author of the study. The subjects were assigned into groups randomly. Researchers instructed the first group to eat cheddar cheese, the second group to drink milk, and the third group to eat sugar-free yogurt. Each group consumed their product for three minutes and then swished with water. Researchers measured the pH level of each subject’s mouth at 10, 20, and 30 minutes after consumption. The groups who consumed milk and sugar-free yogurt experienced no changes in the pH levels in their mouths. Subjects who ate cheese, however, showed a rapid increase in pH levels at each time interval, suggesting that cheese has anti-cavity properties. The study indicated that the rising...

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