What Sixty Years in Dentistry has taught us about Dental Fear Part Two
In Part One of this article, we highlighted the fact that the Australian Dental Association (ADA) reported that only 60.7%* of Australians visited a Dentist in the past twelve months, and only 55%* completed a dental examination and professional cleaning or active maintenance as we, at Medland Dental, know it.
These rates are concerning given the direct correlation between oral health and overall health.In light of this information, and with more than sixty years caring for patients, we reflect on what we have learnt about why people may choose to avoid the Dentist. Part one of this artic…
What Sixty Years in Dentistry has taught has about dental fear – Part One
It 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 (ADA) reported that only 60.7% of Australian adults attended a Dentist in the twelve months prior, and only 55.5% completed a dental examination and professional cleaning*, or “active maintenance” as we know it at Medland Dental. The importance of regular active main…
It’s nice to know you’re in safe hands
Medland Dental’s long history of commitment to technical excellence and exceptional patient care has firmly established us as one of Brisbane’s leading private dental practices. Our dedication to our patients is not only evident in the care we provide, in that special Medland way, but also by continually exceeding the requirements set by dentistry’s governing bodies. We are proud to have formalised our existing standards and are recognised as an Independently Accredited Private Dental Practice with Quality Innovation Performan…
The Benefits of Cleaning Your Tongue
Clean Your Tongue as Part of Your Oral Hygiene Routine
Hopefully, you’ve got a really good dental hygiene program in place brushing and flossing your teeth twice daily, but have you ever thought to clean your tongue? Bacteria can live and build up on your tongue just as it can on your teeth and if you don’t address the issue, this can lead to illness and bad breath.
Bacteria can hide on your taste buds and crevices of the tongue and with the constant array of foods and liquids passing through, these bacteria can multiply. If not cleaned, your tongue can build up a white film called a bio…
How to keep your teeth whiter with braces
Orthodontic treatment comes in many forms these days. Orthodontic treatment can correct a “bad bite”, enhance your smile and achieve amazing results. The most common form of orthodontic treatment, called braces, involves brackets that are bonded (“glued”) to the teeth for the duration of treatment as well as wires, springs and elastics. Why do my teeth look more yellow with braces?The elastic component of the braces can stain and change to a more yellow colour from the food and drink that you consume. If you are concerned about the colour of your braces, try …