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Dr. Peter Maloney leads a boutique-style dental practice committed to clinical excellence and exceptional customer service.
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Hey kids! Hope that you have been having a great School Holidays. For those that have been playing the new Pokemon game, we have even had a few stop by for a dental visit! Check out this Poliwhirl who stopped by this morning. If you are due for a checkup, there is still time to organise an appointment before going back to school, just call us on 9448 6255
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Oral Health for Young Children By age 6, 55% of Australian children have already had dental decay in one or more baby teeth. This is a large figure for something which is largely preventable. See the picture for some helpful info on starting young children in the right direction for healthy teeth for life!
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Thanks everyone for all the excellent entries into our colouring in competition! The competition closes soon so make sure to drop off your entries before coming Friday :)
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Happy World Oral Health Day!! Some top tips for looking after your teeth: -Brush twice a day for 2 minutes -Floss every day -Regularly attend dental check-ups -Minimise frequency of sugars and acids in your diet
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Mouthguard time! With the winter season fast approaching, now is a great time to organise your mouthguard. Custom fitting mouthguards made at the dentist provide the best protection to the teeth, lips and jaw joints. By taking an accurate impression of your teeth we can ensure that the mouthguard fits well, is comfortable and will act as an even shock absorber if your lower jaw is hit. We have 35 great colours to choose from and we can include your name and phone number into the mouthguard in case you accidentally lose it!
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Toothbrush Abrasion Often patients are surprised to hear that it is possible to "overbrush" their teeth. Brushing your teeth plays an important role in maintaining oral health however in some cases it is possible to cause damage to the gums and teeth. Scrubbing too hard in a back and forward motion can over time contribute to gum recession which exposes the root surface of the tooth. The root surface is less wear resistant than enamel making it more susceptible to being worn away by brushing too hard. This leads to a characteristic notch defect developing in the side of the tooth near the gumline which can cause tooth sensitivity or in some cases weaken the tooth. A few tips to prevent "overbrushing" include: - Use a soft toothbrush - Brush your teeth using a gentle circular motion when brushing the sides of the teeth. Avoid scrubbing back and forward - Avoid brushing your teeth within 30 minutes of consuming any acidic drinks such as fruit juice because the surface of the tooth is less wear resistant. - Many electric toothbrushes have pressure sensors to alert you if too much pressure is being applied. - Regularly attend dental check-up appointments because we can detect and manage early signs of abrasion If you have any dental questions that you would like answered, feel free to send us a facebook message :)
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Hi everyone, Hope you are keeping cool through the recent hot weather! We are excited about the new solar panels that were installed this week. They will provide most of our power, helping to make our practice more environmentally friendly!
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