Child Dental Benefit Scheme – Up to $1000 again!
EDIT: The CDBS amount has since been updated. Click here for more details. Great news everyone! The cap of $700 on the Child Dental Benefit Scheme has now been restored…
What’s the Difference Between GUM DISEASE and DENTAL DECAY?
Over the past week, a few clients have asked the difference between dental decay/holes in the teeth, and gum disease. Are they the same bacteria? Is it because the bacteria…
TemporoMandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome (TMJPDS) explained
What is the TemporoMandibular Joint? The temporomandibular joint (or TMJ), as the name suggests, is the joint that connects your temporal bone on the skull, and the mandible (jaw bone).This small…
The BUGS!
Following the previous post which discussed dental decay because of: amount of sugar, and the time/frequency of sugars in the mouth, this post will discuss another aspect of why and how…
What are Dental Vouchers?
If you are on the waiting list for public dental treatment, you may be offered a voucher to be used at a private dental practice. This new Queensland Health scheme can…
Dental Health for Children with Heart Conditions
A few days ago, we examined the teeth of a child client who had recently gone through heart surgery. It is very important that you inform your dentist about any…
