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Monday, June 29th, 2020
Healthy teeth and gums let you comfortably live out your day, to enjoy good food with a confident smile. With irregular care, your teeth can begin to decay and a slew of problems can come from that, causing more discomfort to you than just having stained teeth. Here we will go through the best practices for keeping teeth and gums healthy.
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The Mouth Body Connection – How dental health affects overall health
Tuesday, April 21st, 2020Dr Jason Pang discusses how the mouth is inseparable from the rest of the body. Looking after dental health is really looking after overall health as well. The importance of sleep, nutrition, exercise, water and sunlight and mental health as well as oral care products play a role in dental and systemic health.
Government regulations means dental procedures are more limited
Thursday, April 2nd, 2020
Government regulations means dental procedures are more limited
For your safety and our staff, routine and cosmetic dentistry will need to be deferred. Checkups, hygiene appointments, teeth whitening and simple fillings have been reappointed to May.
However, we are still allowed to perform any dental procedures that will help relieve pain or reduce distress.
So don’t wait until it’s the middle of the night and you can’t sleep.
If you have any discomfort give us a call straight away.
Corona Virus Update & Hand Hygiene
Monday, March 23rd, 2020
At CSLD we comply with the Australian Dental Association (ADA) recommendations of universal precautions with all patients, which involves thorough routine cleaning and disinfection strategies & use of personal protective equipment, gloves, masks, etc (PPE) with every patient at all times.
In addition our clinic also uses ozonated water as a pre-operative rinse which dramatically reduces viruses, bacteria and fungi within the oral environment to reduce aerosols.
The use of rubber dam for most procedures further eliminates the likelihood of exposure from our patients.
We remain vigilant for any signs of illness from any of our patients and discourage attending the surgery with any of the following presentations:
1) Fever or history of fever AND acute respiratory infection (shortness of breath or cough or sore throat) Similar to patients with other flu-like illnesses.
2) Epidemiological criteria
Any overseas travel in the last 14 days with or without symptoms
OR
Close contact within 14 days before illness onset with a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19
Even so, we recommend that if you have any health issues or are in a higher risk age group that you delay any non-urgent dental appointments.
For urgent treatment we are of course still available.
Basics of Preventing Disease Transmission
1. Cover your cough and sneeze. Use a tissue or sleeve to absorb the microdroplets that result from a cough or sneeze. Dispose of the tissue and then wash your hands.
2. Wash your hands. And if using hand sanitizer – a healthcare grade alcohol-based hand sanitizers is recommended. See hand washing poster attached.
3. Don’t touch the T-zone – ie. eyes, nose, and mouth.
4. If you’re sick, stay home.
Best Regards,
Dr Jason Pang & the Cosmic Smile Dental Team
ClearCorrect vs. Invisalign: How to Choose Between the Two
Saturday, November 9th, 2019
Metal braces, and the discomfort and inconvenience that with them, are very much a thing of the past.
Today there are numerous options to straighten your teeth. None of them require your orthodontist to reach into your mouth with a pair of pliers for their regular tightening or the smoothing of a piece of metal that had caused an ulcer because it had been rubbing against your cheek or gum.
The best and most effective options are Invisalign clear braces or Clear Correct in Sydney. Because both of these options are comfortable and barely noticeable they have become increasingly popular among adults. How much clear aligners cost is insignificant for many adults compared to the benefits. Adults are using invisalign or ClearCorrect because the confidence they gain from a healthy, straight smile is great for business and works wonders in their social life. Many adults claim that Invisalign and ClearCorrect have been one of the most significant transformations in their lives.
Invisalign
Some Tips and tricks for Invisalign Users
Friday, October 26th, 2018Cosmic Smile in Neutral Bay are specialists in Invisalign orthodontic therapy. Invisalign orthodontic therapy uses invisible plastic aligners to straighten and improve the appearance of your teeth. You can enjoy all the benefits of braces without having to sacrifice your smile and you can eat whatever you like subject to the normal recommendations applicable to good oral health. (more…)