Teeth are extremely strong and put up with incredible forces every day to help us with eating and speaking. These strong forces are constantly putting pressure on the teeth and sometimes result in cracked teeth! Risks of a cracked tooth A cracked tooth can seem like it happens suddenly and maybe from biting down into […]
READ MORETeeth Grinding And Jaw Clenching
Are your teeth starting to look shorter? Do they feel worn down? Do you wake up with a sore jaw? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then you might be teeth grinding. Grinding or clenching your teeth and jaw, also known as bruxism, is more common than you think! It is present […]
READ MOREMissing a tooth?! What are my options!
Missing a tooth? The good news is that there are several options for missing teeth. Here at Dentistry on Coolum we aim to save teeth wherever we can however, in some instances saving the tooth is not always possible. Replacing A Missing Tooth: Considerations There are three things to consider when replacing a missing tooth. […]
READ MOREWhy Oral Health Is Important During Pregnancy
Dr. Bryn’s Oral Health Advice for Expectant Mothers Becoming a mother and parent is an incredibly exciting time in a persons’ life. This momentous occasion brings many challenges while oral health and hygiene may be far from your mind; however, oral health and dental hygiene during this time and beyond is something that should be […]
READ MOREBad Breath? What this could mean for you?!
Periodontal Disease: Signs That You Need To Visit Your Dentist Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is an extremely common disease in dentistry that may go unnoticed for some time unless you attend routine dental checkups and cleanings. Periodontal disease is often the cause of bad breath. Periodontal disease affects the supporting structures of the teeth. […]
READ MORE5 Ways To Relieve Wisdom Tooth Pain
Why is it that Wisdom Teeth can cause so much pain when they are coming through? And how can we relieve wisdom tooth pain until they are ready to be removed? Wisdom Teeth are the last teeth to come through. There are usually 4 of them and are also known as the Third molars. They […]
READ MOREWe Are Fully Open – All Dental Treatments!
It’s official! All restrictions have been lifted! We are now at Level 1 Dental Restrictions, which means, as long as you have not been in a COVID-19 risk situation and don’t have a cold or flu symptoms we can provide all your regular dental treatments. This includes examinations, checkup and cleans, restorative procedures such as replacing missing […]
READ MOREOral Cancer – Dr. Bryn’s Insight into Screening and the Dentist’s Role
One thing you may not be fully aware of is that any time you have a dental exam, we at Dentistry on Coolum complete an oral cancer and oral pathology exam and assessment! Oral Cancer Exam The oral cancer exam that we do at Dentistry on Coolum involves a comprehensive exam of your head and […]
READ MOREWe Are Open – Many COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted
We are open to see your smile! We can see you all now from 26 April 2020! The government along with the Australian Dental Association have announced they will be easing dental restrictions from level 3 down to a level 2 as of April 26th. This means we will be able to attend to a […]
READ MORE5 Ways to Protect your Teeth in Self-Isolation!
Enjoy Life and Protect your Teeth During COVID-19 The COVID-19 has had an unprecedented effect on our daily lives. Whether we like it or not, it’s allowing us to spend A LOT more time at home than we normally would. I am certainly getting the hang of the ‘social distancing’ and ‘self-isolation’ techniques however I […]
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