Play it Safe this #Mouthguard March

Play it Safe this #Mouthguard MarchEach year, thousands of adults and children are treated for dental injuries that could have been prevented or minimised by simply wearing a properly fitted mouthguard. Every March, Medland Dental, in conjunction with the Australian Dental Association, aims to spread the word - Play it Safe this #Mouthguard MarchIf you play a

To seal or not to seal? What are fissure sealants?

To seal or not to seal?Naturally deep grooves or ‘fissures’ occur primarily in the back teeth (molars and premolars) in both the primary and permanent dentition.  Despite our best toothbrushing efforts, these teeth can retain food and plaque (bacterial build-up) placing them at a much higher risk of developing tooth decay.  One way to help pre

When should my child see an oral health therapist, dentist or paediatric dentist?

Kids playing over the school holidaysIt's school holiday time again!During the school holidays, we often welcome more of our school-age patients into the practice. At your child's active maintenance appointment, their Dentist may discover that treatment is required or recommend preventive treatment for your child.Have you ever wondered why your child is cared for b

What Sixty Years in Dentistry has taught has about dental fear – Part One

Man running away from a monster with the image title being what sixty years of dentistry has taught us about dental fearIt is safe to say that we as humans are driven to seek pleasure and avoid pain, and in the past Dentistry undoubtedly was considered to be in the latter category. While Dentistry has moved forward in leaps and bounds, it seems that some people are still avoiding regular dental care. In fact, the Australian Dental Association

Focus on: Fractured teeth

Man with toothache holding the side of his face Tooth Fractures - Medland Brisbane's Trusted dentistNew toys, trampolines or just kids being kids can lead to a broken or chipped tooth over the holiday period. If you or your child chips or knocks out a tooth, click here for emergency information and details of what to do to minimise the trauma.However, it is not just accidents that can cause teeth to chip, fracture or break.

Active Maintenance Is The New Check-up

Active maintenance with our dental hygienists - MedlandMost of us don’t think twice about taking our cars for regular servicing and maintenance. We understand that the time and effort of booking a service is outweighed by the inconvenience and cost of having a breakdown.It’s easy to overlook this approach in other areas of life, and unfortunately, many people (65% of Australians