Today we join many of you in remembering those who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice. Remembrance Day can be very solemn but also a way to reflect on the many freedoms we enjoy. Our thoughts and respect to all of you participating in the ceremonies today.
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Most adults can expect to have 32 teeth. However, due to our modern diet, breathing habits and facial development we often don’t have adequate room for our wisdom teeth so they are commonly removed because they do not grow into the mouth well or have poor alignment. It is very unusual to have wisdom teeth
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and as it draws to a close we are having a special morning tea to show our support. We have some pink cupcakes that are inspired by… can you guess? Let’s hope Mary leaves some for us. So many members of our community are affected by cancer and we
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Do you ever wonder why when you visit the dentist or hygienist they ask questions about your general health? At Mossvale Dental we are particularly keen to know if you have diabetes or heart disease or other health issues so we can gain a better understanding of your health in relationship to your dental health.
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Patrick has been out of the office this week attending the 80th birthday convention of the Pierre Fauchard Academy in Denver, Colorado. Who are they and what do they do? The academy is an international honorary group of dentists who “recognise and grow leaders in the industry”.” Where did the name come from? Dr Fauchard
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While contact sports are the obvious source of most dental injuries and accidents, these can also commonly occur as a result of roller blading, skateboarding, bike-riding and scootering. You can bet your life that just as if your child’s (very expensive) braces have come off or their adult front teeth have come through, they’ll get
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It’s going to be a great weekend for all of us that follow the football with both codes heading for grand final. Whether you barrack for the Bulldogs or the Swans, Sharks or Storm: we hope you have a fantastic and safe long weekend. Do you play contact sport? We can help you with a
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What a great week it was for cake at the office! We first celebrated the boss’s birthday on Friday: hope you liked your prezzie. Monday was a very big day as our wonderful Oral Health Therapist Magdalena Cree reached a very exciting milestone that she would prefer us not to mention. You can ask her
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We have had lots of cloud today so the tulips in Leighton Gardens have provided lots of cheerful colour. Hope everyone is ready for a fantastic weekend and enjoys some Springtime activities.
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Bushing our teeth twice daily is a habit that most of us have formed, having been taught from a young age to do so in the morning and in the evening. So we do understand how often we should brush; but have you ever stopped to think about the importance of when to brush? Some
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