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It’s never too late to take care of your teeth
If you have missing teeth, you are not alone. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian adults have an average of 4.5 missing teeth. The most common causes of tooth loss are gum disease, tooth decay or trauma. For many people, poor oral health that began during childhood has lead to dental disease and tooth loss in adulthood.
How is a dental prosthetist different from a dentist?
The term “prosthesis” means replacement and “dental” means dealing with teeth. So, dental prosthetics is an area of dentistry focussed on dentures as a replacement for tooth loss.
JCU: Oral cancer warning
Did you know that oral cancer (cancer in or around the mouth) is a serious and potentially deadly disease that affects a rising number of Queenslanders each year?
Could a denture reline improve the fit of my denture?
If a dental prosthesis doesn't fit as comfortably as it used to, it may be time to talk to your dental practitioner about relining your denture.
Toothbrush hygiene in the tropics
Living in tropical North Queensland means very hot and sometimes very rainy summers are a part of life. When the heat and humidity rises, it can be a challenge to keep even the most well-ventilated bathroom completely mould-free. What does this mean for our toothbrush?
Dentures and dry mouth
Saliva is more important than we might think, it plays a crucial role in supporting the health of our mouth. Saliva regulates the ‘germs’ (micro-organisms) that can cause oral infections and it is our saliva that makes speaking, chewing and swallowing more comfortable.
Temporary or immediate dentures after tooth removal
Provisional dentures, also called immediate or temporary dentures, provide a short-term solution to meet your dental needs while you are waiting for your mouth to heal after having decayed teeth removed by your dentist.
Staying up to date with Dental Prosthetics
We love taking continuing education courses as a way to stay up to date in dental prosthetics for our patients. Not to mention that continuing professional development (CPD) is something that every dental professional is required to do on an on-going basis to meet their registration standard with the Dental Board of Australia.
The importance of oral care for older adults
Good oral health is vital for senior Australians' overall health, wellbeing and quality of life. The need for dental care increases as people age, but deteriorating health, cognition and mobility can leave them unable to maintain good dental hygiene - therefore more vulnerable to oral disease.
How to keep your dentures in perfect condition
We know you want your dentures to be super comfortable. But, in fact, sometimes people are surprised to know that dentures need just as much care as your original teeth did. Daily gentle cleaning of your denture and a weekly soak provides you with longer comfort and durability of your denture.
Townsville Sailing Regatta 2022 Green Fleet Challenge
We are proud to support youth sailing in Townsville. 2022 has been our fourth year sponsoring the Townsville Sailing Regatta – Green Fleet Challenge. The fleet opening slightly smaller than previous years, but with just as much intensity.
Bisphosphonates and Anti-Angiogenic Medications in Denture Wearers
A recent development in medications used in bone health or certain cancer treatments is the use of Bisphosphonates and anti-angiogenic medications.