Articles posted by Mendelsohn Dental

Dental Implant

Dental implants have become an important part of modern dentistry. People who have missing teeth may benefit from techniques that allow artificial teeth to be secured firmly in the mouth. These techniques may range from replacing one missing tooth to replacing every tooth in the upper and lower jaws. An implant fixture is inserted into

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Are you flossing correctly?

Flossing is an essential part of looking after you oral hygiene. Brushing and flossing your teeth combined with regular dental assessments is your best defence against fighting plaque and gum disease. Contrary to popular belief, brushing alone will not prevent tooth decay; so without flossing, you’re leaving as much as half of the plaque on

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Pregnancy and the Dentist?

Visiting a dentist whilst pregnant is highly recommended for your well being and that of your unborn child. Routine dental treatment is safe during pregnancy, although some procedures or medication should be avoided in the first 3 months, but this is something that Dr Mendelsohn can discuss with you at the time. We are a family

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Why you should wear a custom fitted Mouth Guard

A mouth guard, custom-fitted by your dentist, can reduce the risk of dental injuries. Sport, leisure and recreation activities are the most common cause of dental injuries. Dental injuries can be painful, disfiguring and expensive to treat. Dental injuries may result in time off work or school to recover, and lengthy dental treatment. A mouthguard,

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Australian parents are unknowingly putting their children’s teeth at risk!

Australian parents are unknowingly putting their children’s teeth at risk, as many are unaware of the irreversible damage sports drinks can have on juvenile dental health The Australian Dental association recently released some very disturbing statistics about Australian children and their oral health, specifically related to Sports drinks and Mouth guards. After reading the article

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Toothache while diving!

So why does toothache while diving occur?  I have been diving for many years now and have from time to time come across people who report pain from their teeth while diving. This is usually followed soon after by a Facebook argument of the possible cause culminating in experts (every man and his dog) reporting

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