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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]

Your smile and eyes are the most engaging features of your face. A smile can brighten up someone’s day, attract a partner or make a stranger a friend. So what is it that makes the perfect smile? Everyone’s teeth are unique and as such there isn’t one particular type of smile that is perfect. Our […]

Looking for a tasty and very simple Christmas recipe? Try Bev's amazing Nutty Butter Balls!   Ingredients: 2 cups finely chopped pecan nuts or walnuts 2 cups plain flour 1 cup soft butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 cup icing sugar   Method: In a bowl place the […]

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 used by 31 December one year is lost on […]

Sometimes an accident is unavoidable. However, equipped with the right information, you can minimise the impact of dental trauma by following these tips. Dental First Aid Medland Dental Centre can easily cater for Dental Emergencies, learn more

Drugs, alcohol, smoking. You know they’re bad for your general health, but they can also lead to major dental problems. The effect of nicotine on your oral health is presented in media advertising daily. Even if your decision is not to quit, there are still things you can do to lessen the effects and give […]

Kids love lollies. Kids teeth don’t love lollies! Baby teeth come and go, but the bacteria that causes decay in baby teeth sticks around to potentially affect your child’s permanent teeth. Developing healthy eating habits early in life will help ensure strong and healthy adult teeth. Rising decay rates in children have been related to […]

What is it that causes tooth decay? Top 6 causes of tooth decay: Sugary, fizzy and sports drinks Sweets and sugary snacks Snacking between meals Incorrect brushing technique Not brushing for 2 minutes or longer Not flossing Tooth decay is the most common health condition in Australia. Ironically, it’s also easily preventable with a little […]