e.g. I have a broken tooth, My crown fell out, What are alternatives to floss?…
Best Health Fund for Dental Queensland 2018
Having a health fund, specifically extras cover, can be hit and miss for value for money. Whether you come out on top depends on how often you decide to use your cover and for [...]
How long should you wear retainers after getting braces off?
So you have been to your orthodontist or dentist, had braces or invisible aligners and have been given a removable or fixed retainer. Here are some common questions we are asked by our patients. Why [...]
How long do fillings last?
When discussing treatment options with patient a question that often comes up is “How long will my filling last?” While I have seen some fillings in service for 40 years I have seen others which [...]
I Have Tonsil Stones and Bad Breath
Quite often we have patients who see us with concerns regarding tonsil stones they have developed. Most have had a tonsil stones for a number of months to a number of year but a common [...]
My Crown Fell Out
So you are having lunch on a Sunday afternoon, bite into sandwich and end up with a missing crown. We see issue quite often and this can be a bit of a shock to many [...]
Is There an Alternative to Flossing?
You may have heard all about it before, "You need to floss more". Yes, flossing can be time consuming and awkward, but it does get easier with practice. While flossing with string floss or dental [...]
I have been an dental educator, lecturer and clinical mentor for the majority of my career, but nothing makes me more passionate than clinical dentistry; helping and informing patients, one mouth at a time.
Healthy teeth and a healthy mouth lead to a healthier life. Without being accurately informed it is difficult to separate fact from fiction. Great dentistry involves well informed patients along with a fantastic dental team committed to evidence based information and quality care.
This is why I’ve created this online space to answer your questions.