Dental Health Week has arrived! This year the Australian Dental Association's (ADA) theme is on "Women and Oral Health". The ADA’s campaign focuses on the significant way that pregnancy hormones can wreak havoc with a woman’s oral health, and discusses whether there is an affect during puberty, menstruation and menopause. I
The association between pregnancy and damage to a mother's teeth is not a new concept.
The old wives tale that teeth become "chalky" during pregnancy due to the baby drawing the calcium out of the teeth, is completely false! Unlike the calcium in our bones which can be depleted if needed elsewhere in the body, our teeth remain
Just like the rest of your body, your teeth, gums and mouth are affected by hormonal changes during pregnancy. You will usually notice changes in the health of your gums around the two month mark.
These hormonal changes alter the body’s natural response to plaque (a sticky film made up of bacteria and its waste products that
If you’re going through menopause, which most women undergo between the ages of 47 and 55, you may have noticed a pronounced decline in your hormone levels. Just like hormonal changes during pregnancy has an affect on your mouth, so can the hormonal changes during menopause. During menopause these changes may lead to a range o
Osteoporosis is a common disease in Australia with 1.2 million people estimated to have osteoporosis and further 6.3 million with low bone density.
Whilst this disease can affect any bone in the body, it is the bones in the hip, spine, and wrist that are most often affected. However, there is some evidence to suggest that it ca
Recent health insurance premium increases have raised the question of whether health funds are cashing in on poor value extras cover. On April 1 the average price of private health insurance increased by an average of 5.59%, prompting both leading consumer group Choice, and the Australian Dental Association QLD (ADAQ) Branch to
Medland Dental will remain open over the Christmas and New Year period with modified hours of operation.
Opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period:
Monday 21 December: 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 22 December: 8am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 23 December: 8am - 6pm
Thursday 24 December: 8am - 4pm
Friday 25 December: Closed
Saturday 26 Dec
With Christmas just around the corner it 'tis season for a little indulgence! The Team at Medland Dental always look forward to Dr Lillicrap's "Baileys Balls" a delicious twist on the classic rum ball.
She has been kind enough to share her recipe for these delicious treats. Please click here for the full recipe.
Merry Christma
[caption id="attachment_2922" align="alignnone" width="690"] The Wonder of Christmas Brisbane. Image from Brisbane City Council[/caption]
The children won’t get bored theses school holidays with the "The Wonder of Christmas" extravaganza - four weeks of free Christmas events and performances throughout The City and
Our hygienists at Medland Dental are often asked, “What type of toothbrush should I use?"
Whether you brush your teeth manually or use a power-operated toothbrush, the most important step to maintaining healthy teeth and gums is brushing twice per
Dental Health Week has arrived! This year the Australian Dental Association's (ADA) theme is on "Women and Oral Health". The ADA’s campaign focuses on the significant way that pregnancy hormones can wreak havoc with a woman’s oral health, and discusses whether there is an affect during puberty, menstruation and menopause. I 
The association between pregnancy and damage to a mother's teeth is not a new concept.
The old wives tale that teeth become "chalky" during pregnancy due to the baby drawing the calcium out of the teeth, is completely false! Unlike the calcium in our bones which can be depleted if needed elsewhere in the body, our teeth remain 
Just like the rest of your body, your teeth, gums and mouth are affected by hormonal changes during pregnancy. You will usually notice changes in the health of your gums around the two month mark.
These hormonal changes alter the body’s natural response to plaque (a sticky film made up of bacteria and its waste products that 
If you’re going through menopause, which most women undergo between the ages of 47 and 55, you may have noticed a pronounced decline in your hormone levels. Just like hormonal changes during pregnancy has an affect on your mouth, so can the hormonal changes during menopause. During menopause these changes may lead to a range o 
Osteoporosis is a common disease in Australia with 1.2 million people estimated to have osteoporosis and further 6.3 million with low bone density.
Whilst this disease can affect any bone in the body, it is the bones in the hip, spine, and wrist that are most often affected. However, there is some evidence to suggest that it ca 
Recent health insurance premium increases have raised the question of whether health funds are cashing in on poor value extras cover. On April 1 the average price of private health insurance increased by an average of 5.59%, prompting both leading consumer group Choice, and the Australian Dental Association QLD (ADAQ) Branch to 
Medland Dental will remain open over the Christmas and New Year period with modified hours of operation.
Opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period:
Monday 21 December: 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 22 December: 8am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 23 December: 8am - 6pm
Thursday 24 December: 8am - 4pm
Friday 25 December: Closed
Saturday 26 Dec 
With Christmas just around the corner it 'tis season for a little indulgence! The Team at Medland Dental always look forward to Dr Lillicrap's "Baileys Balls" a delicious twist on the classic rum ball.
She has been kind enough to share her recipe for these delicious treats. Please click here for the full recipe.
Merry Christma 
[caption id="attachment_2922" align="alignnone" width="690"] The Wonder of Christmas Brisbane. Image from Brisbane City Council[/caption]
The children won’t get bored theses school holidays with the "The Wonder of Christmas" extravaganza - four weeks of free Christmas events and performances throughout The City and 
Our hygienists at Medland Dental are often asked, “What type of toothbrush should I use?"
Whether you brush your teeth manually or use a power-operated toothbrush, the most important step to maintaining healthy teeth and gums is brushing twice per 
