To achieve the best outcome patients and dental professionals must work together! The call has been made, the appointment booked, now you have been ushered into the treatment room and into the dental chair by one of our lovely DA’s here at CDP. She introduces herself, explains the plan of action for today, pops the… Continue Reading
A note to my 15 year old self about orthodontic retainers
To my 15 year old self….. Having orthodontic treatment as a teenager is something many people may have experienced. Myself included. Except I have had orthodontic treatment twice. Twice? Why would I want to endure the time and cost associated with braces for a second time? Well, when I was 15, I wasn’t paying for… Continue Reading
Floss like a Boss – why you should!
Is flossing really that important for my oral hygiene? Should I do like the CDP shirt says and “floss like a boss”? Why floss? Every time you visit your dentist or dental hygienist for a checkup or clean you’re almost certain to be asked “Have you been flossing daily?” Let’s face it, the truthful… Continue Reading
Does my child have Chalky Teeth?
Have you ever heard someone say they have ‘chalky’ teeth? At CDP it is certainly something people say quite regularly, but it can mean different things to different people. What does Chalky Teeth mean? I would like to tell you about a recognised developmental defect called Enamel Hypomineralisation (called Hypomin for short) which is sometimes… Continue Reading
Fun facts about teeth!
Holiday Fun Facts: As we all know humans differ from the animal kingdom in a lot of ways, and some ways we are very similar. Teeth are no exception. Below are some facts about human teeth and about animals’ teeth. HUMANS One third of your tooth is in your gum You get two sets of… Continue Reading
ASD and Dental Care at CDP
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Dental Care What is ASD Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is classified as a life-long neurodevelopment disorder. The disorder can influence behaviours including social skills, social development, cognitive development and communication. Repetitive behaviours and specific fixations can also occur with self injuring behaviours causing damage to the oral cavity, including gingival trauma… Continue Reading
Dental Injuries – when trauma strikes!
Dental Injuries Accidents can occur to anyone at any age. Accidents can often involve injury to the teeth, gums, jaw bone and /or lips. Collectively, these injuries are referred to as dental trauma or dental injuries. If you saw someone have a dental injury, would you know what to do? This blog will help to… Continue Reading
Active Maintenance
You need to come back for your Active Maintenance! Huh? Have you ever heard the words active maintenance used at Chinchilla Dental Practice? There’s a good chance you have. This term refers to your regular check-ups with your dentist and your oral hygiene check with your oral health therapist. For most people this is recommended… Continue Reading
Why are my teeth yellow?
Do you think your teeth are yellow? Do you cover your smile with your lips, hide your smile behind your hand or turn your head away from people when you talk to or smile at someone because you are embarrassed by the colour of your teeth? You are not alone, and something can be done… Continue Reading
Change nothing and nothing changes
If you change nothing, nothing changes. This little bit of wisdom can be applied to your oral health. Prevention is better than cure! Great oral hygiene, having a nutritious diet and living a healthy lifestyle are habits which make a huge impact on your overall well being. We say many times a day that “prevention is… Continue Reading
