The Wisdom Tooth
Advice, opinions and discoveries in the dental world from Medland’s experts.
Focus on: Fractured teeth
9 September 2024
New 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.
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Introducing Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) – the gentler way of cleaning cleaning your teeth
3 August 2024
Your active maintenance appointment may look and feel a little different at Medland Dental.Medland Dental is excited to introduce professional tooth cleaning using Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) to our patients.Utilising the latest technology, GBT will allow us to complete professional cleaning that is more comfortable than ever
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Active Maintenance Is The New Check-up
3 June 2024
Most 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
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Focus on: School Lunches
10 December 2023
Coming up with healthy, tasty and kid-friendly lunches can be a challenge, as every parent knows. Keeping these lunches tooth-friendly as well can make it even more of a challenge!Be careful of so called health bars, muesli bars, fruit roll-ups and dried fruit as they contain large amounts of concentrated sugar in the form of ra
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The Significance of Adequate Chewing
9 July 2023
While brushing, flossing, and regular active maintenance appointments at Medland Dental are vital for maintaining oral health, we shouldn't overlook the importance of adequate chewing. Thoroughly chewing your food not only aids in digestion but also plays a crucial role in preserving optimal dental health. This article will delv
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The Ten Most Common Dental Issues and How to Prevent Them
12 June 2023
At Medland Dental, we know that maintaining good oral health is essential for overall well-being. Regular dental care and preventive measures can help you avoid common dental issues that lead to discomfort, pain, and expensive treatments. This blog post will discuss the ten most common dental problems and provide practical tips
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April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month!
29 March 2023
Welcome to Oral Cancer Awareness Month!
Cumulative sun damage from the harsh Australian climate is a well-known risk factor for developing skin cancer. The importance of visiting a Doctor or Dermatologist for routine skin checks is something that is familiar for most Australians.
Did you know that when you visit Medland Dental
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Increasing hydration: or the risk of tooth decay?
26 September 2022
Our Oral Health Therapist Eliza recently received a newsletter from her son's daycare which featured an article that captured her interest.
I have always been very happy with the staff and the care that our son receives at daycare! The centre emails out a monthly newsletter to keep parents updated on various events and seaso
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Finger or thumb sucking: Is it a habit worth breaking?
26 September 2022
The infant-sucking instinct is essential for survival and can start in the womb. Sucking fixations in infancy provide stimulation that is essential and normal for a baby’s growth and development. Thumb and/or finger sucking can help infants adjust to their new world. The behaviour allows infants to gain a sense of control, cal
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To seal or not to seal? What are fissure sealants?
26 September 2022
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
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Introducing Guided Biofilm Therapy – the gentler way of cleaning your teeth!
22 August 2022
Your active maintenance appointment will soon look and feel a little different.
Medland Dental is excited to introduce professional tooth cleaning using Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) to our patients. Utilising the latest technology, GBT will allow us to complete professional cleaning that is more comfortable than ever before.
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Dental Health Week 2022 – Love your teeth!
1 August 2022
This year for Dental Health Week (August 1st - 7th) the Australian Dental Association is asking Aussies to show their teeth some love!
You might think it doesn't really matter if you miss a bit of flossing, skimp on the thoroughness of your brushing, or tell your dental professional "thanks, but no thanks, I'll see you in 202
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What can I do about bad breath?
10 November 2021
It's a topic that's a little on the nose!
Halitosis, or chronic bad breath, can't be solved with a mint or mouthwash. It's bad breath that hangs around longer than the strong smell that lingers after a garlicky meal or the 'morning breath' we experience as a result of the natural decrease in our saliva production overni
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More than just baby teeth.
1 October 2021
Baby teeth or “primary teeth” may be small, but they have a big role to play in your child’s general health and development.
The importance of children’s baby teeth is often underestimated. Deciduous teeth or ‘baby teeth’ are with us for much longer than just our ‘baby years’. In fact, some of these teeth r
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