You’ve probably heard of the term self-care on TV or read it somewhere in a magazine article. Maybe you’ve seen in a book title at a bookstore/library. You might think it’s a “buzzword” or something that isn’t for everyone. But let me tell you, it most certainly is for everyone! So, What Is Self-Care? Self-care […]
READ MOREStrategies to Manage Anxiety During a Dental Appointment: Dental Anxiety and Fear (Part 2)
Following on from our “What is Dental Anxiety and Fear?” blog, here we focus on real strategies that you can use during your next dental appointment to manage your dental anxiety. How Do I Conquer This Fear? Firstly, find out what’s making you feel this way at the dentist. What are the triggers? There is […]
READ MOREWhat is Dental Anxiety and Fear?
What Is Dental Anxiety and Fear? I know that 1 in 2 people who read this blog can relate to some parts of it, if not all. That’s because up to 50% of Australian adults have some sort of anxiety about the dentist. Dental anxiety, which is anxiety associated with the thought of visiting the […]
READ MOREThe Truth About Fluoride & Oral Health
Do you know the Truth about Fluoride? By now, most of us would be quite familiar with the word ‘Fluoride’. We may have learnt about it during a Grade 9 science class, seen it on a box of toothpaste or more than likely, heard the dentist bang on about how amazing fluoride is for your […]
READ MOREFun at St. Columba’s Wilston!
On Friday 22nd June 2018, we visited the FOUR Prep classes at St. Columba’s Primary School, just around the corner from us in Wilston! The visit was super special for us for two reasons. One – Dr. Grant actually attended St. Columba’s when he was growing up! And two – Grant and Jasmine’s nephew was […]
READ MOREHow To Halve Your Oral Cancer Risk: Smoking and Your Mouth
The Facts About Oral Cancer Most people are aware of the negative effects of smoking on their overall health. However, far fewer people are aware of the effects smoking can have on their mouth apart from the obvious teeth staining. Other less widely known effects of smoking on oral health include bad breath, dry mouth, […]
READ MOREWhat is a dental home?
A dental home is a dental practice where a child can get comfortable with their surroundings, learn about oral health and regular preventative maintenance and the family can get the best preventative oral health advice from a very young age. Why You Should Find A Dental Home Some kids are scared of doctors and dentists, […]
READ MOREWhy can’t I just get a clean at the dentist?
We get a lot of questions at Method Dental from our patients. One of the best and most common ones is “Why can’t a dentist just do a cleaning without a check-up?” The first thing to say is that treatment only follows proper diagnosis. Without diagnosing the health of your gums there is no way […]
READ MOREHard VS. Soft Toothbrushes
So many patients ask – should I use a soft toothbrush? Or a hard toothbrush? Well, the answer is pretty simple. Hard and medium toothbrushes might give you a really nice “clean” feeling but they can cause damage to your teeth and gums! Really? Damaged teeth and gums? Your gums may begin to shrink (called […]
READ MOREWhy do I need Dental X-rays?
As a dentist, I need to take x-rays to be able to see things that aren’t visible to the naked eye. Having practised dentistry for over 8 years now, I simply cannot count the number of times that I’ve found tooth decay or infections on x-rays that were not visible when looking into the mouth. […]
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