Dental Health Week, which takes place in the first full week of August, is the Australian Dental Association’s major annual oral health promotion event. Its aim is to educate Australians about the importance of maintaining good oral health in every aspect of their lives. It has three main objectives: – Promote oral health education and
read moreWe had our doubts but they did it! Congratulations Mary and Olivia for making it through Dry July. The lights may have dimmed in the pubs and bars of the Southern highlands last month but it’s business as usual again. They estimate that they will donate around $300 to people living with cancer.It’s not too
read more
Warm your soul on a cold Winter’s night with this healthy option for a dessert or snack – Yum! Oat and Berry-Stuffed Baked Peaches Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Serves: 2 1/2 cup (45g) rolled oats 1/3 (45g) cup dried cranberries 2 tablespoons dried blueberries 1 tablespoon shredded coconut 1 tablesppon pepitas
read moreWho do we have here? It’s our favourite patient Dr Patrick Meaney doing a test run of our latest piece of equipment that was recently installed. So cooperative! We are very excited that Patrick has invested in the Schick 33 Sensor which is a wireless device for taking intra oral radiographs. Why so exciting? This
read more
What are wisdom teeth? Wisdom teeth are the third and last molars on either side of the upper and lower jaw. They are also the last teeth to come through and usually appear during the late teens to early twenties. How do I know if I have wisdom teeth? Not everyone develops wisdom teeth, and
read more
Root canal therapy is sometimes indicated to save a badly decayed and infected tooth. Your dentist or dental specialist will remove the infected pulp (nerve), clean the inside of the tooth and seal it up. Like all dental or medical procedures, there are several steps involved and certain instructions that you will need to follow
read more
A very common scenario in our office is a request to have a “quick look”. “I’m leaving on a trip the day after tomorrow and I want to be sure everything’s OK-don’t want any surprises when I’m away”. No-one wants a dental problem to flare up, whether they’re going to Europe or Alaska, so when you’re
read moreIt’s that time of year when winter sport is in full swing. Do you or your family play contact sport? Whether it AFL, Rugby, NRL, Soccer, Hockey, Boxing or Karate an essential part of your kit should be a well fitting mouthguard. Yes you can buy one over the counter and heat it to fit but
read more
Irritated, sore gums can have a negative effect on your whole day. If you’ve noticed blood in the sink when you brush and floss or feel sharp pains when eating or drinking, it’s likely that your gums are unhealthy. Oral health has been linked to your overall body health, so it’s a good idea to
read moreThere are many areas where women’s oral health factors may differ from those of men, the obvious ones being related to reproduction. Puberty, pregnancy and the oral contraceptive pill Puberty, pregnancy and use of “the pill” all give rise to hormonal fluctuations in women. Gingival (or gum) tissues in the human mouth have receptors for
read more
Privacy policy • Copyright © 2024 •Dr Patrick J Meaney & Associates • Website by viewpointdigitalmedia.com.au