The Wisdom Tooth
Advice, opinions and discoveries in the dental world from Medland’s experts.
Dr Lillicrap’s Christmas recipe
6 December 2015
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
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Ensure you only create happy memories on your holidays
1 December 2015
Over the years we have seen many people return from overseas after having had a dental "holiday" and we have helped them through the associated problems that have unfortunately occurred with their treatment.
Recently there was a lot of media attention regarding the introduction by a major Australian health fund of dental and me
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Christmas Holiday Activities for Kids
20 November 2015
The Wonder of Christmas Brisbane. Image from Brisbane City Council
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
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The Toothbrush Debate
7 October 2015
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
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Don’t lose your health fund benefits for 2015
1 October 2015
The end of the year is quickly approaching. This is the time of year when most health funds reset their annual benefits. Most health funds do not roll over the benefits that are left unused as at 31 December, so the portion of your benefits not use
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Focus On: The Jaw Joint – Clicking, Locking and Pain
30 June 2015
The jaw joint (as known as the temporomandibular joint or TMJ) is a very hard working part of our body. It is involved with all aspects of our life – talking, eating, breathing, swallowing and laughing (not to mention grinding, clenching, fingernail or pen chewing....) The joint can absorb a surprisingly large amount of forc
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Does having a baby draw the calcium out of my teeth?
8 June 2015
The association between pregnancy and damage to a mother's teeth is not a new concept. The old wives tale that “You lose a tooth for every baby” still causes Mothers to fret about their oral health – despite the tale being completely false!
Similarly,
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Focus on: That Sugar Film
28 March 2015
With Easter on our doorstep, maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet often hops out the window along with the Easter bunny!
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) urges all Australians to watch “That Sugar Film”, which aims to raise awareness of the effects of a high sugar diet on a healthy body.
“That Sugar Film”
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Focus on: Dental Developmental Defects – “Chalky Teeth”
26 February 2015
Developmental Dental Defects (D3) is a term used to broadly describe anomalies that occur during the formation of the tooth inside a child’s jaw. Several different types of defects can occur, depending on which process of development is affected. Some D3s affect all of the teeth, whereas others only affect a few, and they vary
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Helping You Enjoy The Best Dental Health Possible
1 February 2015
Spread the cost of your dental treatment!
At Medland Dental your health and happiness are our priority, and we believe that necessary and proactive treatment should be affordable for all our patients. We do understand that some important dental treatments can take "a bite out of your budget" and we wanted to share some excit
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A New Look for the New Year
12 December 2014
If you’ve visited us recently, you would’ve started to notice a few subtle changes – we’re getting ready to unveil our new look for the New Year! A lot has changed since Medland Dental first opened its doors in 1959. Not only have we grown from a single dentist practice to the one we are today,
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Kids Club Activity: Magic Reindeer Food
6 November 2014
Help guide Rudolph and his team of reindeers to your home this Christmas Eve. Sprinkle this easy to make ‘magical reindeer food’ on your front lawn. The glimmer in the moonlight will help light the way for Santa and his sleigh.
Magic Reindeer Food
Ingredients
½ cup of rolled oats
1 tsp of edible red glitter
1 tsp of edible
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Occlusal Splints and Bruxism (Grinding)
30 September 2014
Occlusal splints are generally recommended for people who grind or clench their teeth: a condition called "bruxism", and for people that have had extensive dental treatment due to bruxism.
What is bruxism?
Some people grind their teeth and clench their jaw muscles during their sleep. This is called bruxism and is an involuntary
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Sausage Sizzle to support MS Australia
16 September 2014
The team at Medland Dental don’t just specialise in dentistry, did you know we also put on a sensational sausage sizzle?On Sunday, 31st August, the team descended on Bunnings Rocklea to host a fundraiser to support our special cause, the fight to cure Multiple Sclerosis. Dressed in red, the team cooked 55kgs of sausa
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