Another year signifies a fresh start, and as we age, it becomes more important to take care of our teeth. If you are wondering why, here’s what happens to your teeth as you age. First, let’s talk about the teeth Before we get into the effects of aging, let’s discuss how amazing your teeth are
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Good oral health care teeth may be linked to better brain health, according to a study published in the July 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study found that gum disease and tooth loss were linked to brain shrinkage in the hippocampus. This plays a role in
read moreWhat is gum disease? Gum inflammation, also known as gingivitis, is a very common finding when we look in people’s mouths for the first time. But what is it? Very simply, it is any bleeding from the soft tissues you commonly find in your mouth. The soft tissues have different names depending on exactly
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Cavities and toothaches have been the most common problems that we used to associate with poor oral hygiene. This can also lead to a much more significant health issue. Learn more about the possible health risks if you don’t start taking good care of your oral health. Why is it possible? Here’s what the expert
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Have you ever wondered whether third molars (wisdom teeth) cause your lower front teeth to be crowded? At Moss Vale Dental, we often see adolescents (and even people a little bit older) with crowded lower front teeth. These teeth generally arrive when our patients are around 17 or 18 years of age. Therefore, it is
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Without a doubt, almost all of us probably want whiter teeth. And with so many tooth whitening products on the market nowadays it can seem like an attainable option for anyone. Whilst many products work, there are some myths floating around out there that are not true. As professional dentists, we wanted to address those
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Regular patients here quickly realise there’s something odd about my workplace – I’m surrounded by women. It’s only a statistical difference to the normal 50/50 population, but all the same, I’m the sole bloke. That’s a good thing, obviously, but it also made me think that our patients are pretty well divided between male and
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Dental Hygiene Technology We’re excited to bring the latest dental hygiene technology to Dr Patrick J Meaney and Associates. Find out how Swiss-Made EMS AIRFLOW® and a Guided Biofilm Therapy treatment can benefit your smile! Our installed EMS AIRFLOW® Prophylaxis Master means that you can now experience stain-free, clean teeth without the pain! No more
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Small Things Can Make a Big Difference Do you have a small tooth repair that nags you—perhaps something no-one else notices (but that you notice?) That’s exactly what Brit said to me this week: Brit is a Moss Vale local and has marvellously healthy gums and lovely white teeth. A few years ago, she’d had
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Dr Patrick Meaney and the team at Moss Vale Dental offer a wide range of dental services including Cad-Cam Dentistry. Cad-Cam Dentistry Cad-Cam Dentistry is a way to use computers to make crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, and veneers-in fact, you can make a wide range of replacement parts for a host of different applications. CAD
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