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US thinks fluoride levels in water is too high
The US is set to lower the levels of fluoride in water supplies – the first change in nearly 50 years. While fluoride in the drinking water has been proven to reduce cavities and tooth decay, it can cause fluorosis in children. Fluorosis is an aesthetic problem of teeth where white and sometimes brown spots...
Read the full articleProfessional teeth whitening
Teeth whitening is a common procedure done by most dentists though generally considered within the realm of cosmetic dentistry. As we age, the inner layer (dentine) of our teeth naturally becomes darker and depending on the thickness and translucency of the overlying enamel this may become more noticeable. The enamel can also pick up stains...
Read the full articleSleep apnoea and Chronic Pain are related
Went to the Inaugural meeting of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain (AACP) Australian Chapter over the weekend at the Sydney Harbour Marriot. It was a fantastic event with many great speakers. The food was great and the discussions superb. Being a 3 day event it was quite draining but well worth it. Some of...
Read the full articleDental laser makes complex dentistry easy
I really love my dental laser. I honestly could not practice dentistry without it any more. It is every bit as important as my dental drill but much more versatile. The Hoya Versawave dental laser that I have is classed as a hard and soft tissue dental laser which means that I can remove decayed...
Read the full articleDental implants : A Primer for patients
Dental implants are specially engineered pieces of titanium that are placed into the bone of the upper or lower jaw to support an overlying structure. That structure can be a crown, a fixed partial denture or bridge, or a fixed or removable denture. Different sized dental implants are placed in different parts of the mouth...
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