Chronic inflammation is can be damaging for our body and is important in conditions like heart disease and diabetes, . The effects of chronic inflammation can be reduced by making changes to your dental health. Inflammation and the Mouth When we’re dental unfit, our mouths are one of the top sources of inflammation and this can
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We love our special Rudolph Reindeer who was carved for us by our patient Henrick Lund whose work is available at the Milk Factory Gallery in Bowral. His antlers are adorned with decorations made by another kind patient Ken Sullivan who exhibits at the lovely Gallery on Track in Goulburn. Thankyou for adding some Christmas
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Have you ever wondered what the connection is between your oral health and your general well being? Patrick has found this article from the New York Times (sponsored by Phillips) that has some great information and graphic explanation of why looking after our mouths is so important. We hope you enjoy reading it. If you
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Patrick attended the ADA NSW convention at Bathurst recently. The convention, run every two years, attracted dentists from all over the state. Apart from the lectures, there was the interesting views from the hotel, built right on Conrod Straight at Mount Panorama. Patrick also recorded some interviews for the federal ADA’s Dental Files series. This
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After much lobbying the ADA has confirmed that the Childhood Dental Benefits Scheme will continue into the New Year which is great news. We were expecting an announcement that it would finish at the end of the calendar year. What is not clear is how long it will remain in place and what form it
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Have You Got The Most Common Disease in The World? You try your best to keep fit and healthy, you eat a balanced diet and follow all the latest medical advice and yet the chances are you are probably suffering from the most common disease in the world……. Gum disease. Gum disease affects an astonishing
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Tooth decay occurs when acids produced by bacteria in your mouth dissolve the outer layer of your teeth, which can result in cavities, toothache or abscesses. Everyone’s mouth contains bacteria, and when we consume sugary or high-carbohydrate foods and drinks the bacteria produce they decay causing acid. You need to brush your teeth regularly to
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23/11/16 Yellowing Teeth As we get older, our teeth get more yellow, so it’s an immediate giveaway of age, no matter how good the rest of your face looks. Smoking, as well as tea, coffee, red wine, fizzy drinks and juices can lead to discolouring. Anything that will stain a white shirt will
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Here we are nearly at the end of November and so much has happened. We had a very exciting milestone birthday for Renee (more on that next week!) and our Shelly had a birthday on Friday. She decided the best way to spend it was here at work with us. On her day off. She
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We are always looking at ways to improve our service at the office and recently we made the big decision to change our practice management software. Gary from Ultimo Medical Technologies came from Melbourne to spend two days training us in our new system. We are all still wearing our L plates but hope to
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