A New Look for the New Year

 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,

Cosmetic Dentistry: What Makes the Perfect Smile?

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 teeth are different shapes

Christmas Recipe: Bev’s Nutty Butter Balls

Looking for a tasty and very simple Christmas recipe? Try Bev's amazing Nutty Butter Balls! Ingredients:2 cups finely chopped pecan nuts or walnuts2 cups plain flour1 cup soft butter1/2 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon salt, optional1 teaspoon vanilla essence1 cup icing sugar Method:In a bowl place the finely chopped pecan nu

End of Year Reminder: Don’t miss out on your health fund benefits!

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 1 January the following year. Thes

Tooth First Aid

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

Adult Lifestyle Risks

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 yourself the best

Tooth Friendly Diet

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

Top causes of Tooth Decay

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 als