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How to choose a dental practice
There are a few things to consider when you are looking for a dentist. According to the Australian Dental Association, it’s advisable that you visit you dentist regularly for check-ups and preventative care. This, along with brushing twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between your teeth with floss…
Myofunctional Exercises for Myofascial and TMJ Pain
Many headaches and orofacial and/or neck and shoulder pains are caused by over-activity of muscle groups. At Future Dental, we have a range of exercises that we recommend to help ease headaches and pains created by muscular overactivity. The importance of these exercises You might ask: Why are we asking…
What can I eat after dental implant surgery?
It is best to stick to soft and liquid foods following dental implant surgery. Dental implant surgery is a major dental procedure that can often require a significant amount of recovery time. In most cases, you will need to avoid certain foods and drinks while your implants are healing. In…
What is tongue-tie in babies?
Tongue-tie is a birth condition that restricts the range of movement of the tongue. Tongue-tie (technically known as ankyloglossia) is a congenital condition thought to affect between 3 and 5 percent of babies. Tongue-tie restricts the movement of the baby’s tongue and may affect feeding, breathing and the development of…
What are the symptoms of TMJ disorders?
The symptoms of TMJ disorders include jaw and facial pain, as well as headaches. The symptoms of TMJ disorders are often hard to pin down because they can be generalised. This means that you may not know what is causing the pain, but it will feel like a general soreness…
How do I know if I am receiving value for money with my dental treatment?
When we have nothing else to compare the value and quality of our dental treatment to apart from comparing fees, it is natural for us to presume that the cheaper the fees, the better value we receive. However, this is not entirely true. Read on to find out why it…
What is gummy smile treatment?
A gummy smile can be effectively resolved with a gum contouring treatment. It’s no secret that a beautiful, balanced smile is a real asset. If you are concerned about the amount of gum that is revealed when you smile, you could be a suitable candidate for gummy smile treatment. The…
Can you eat after having a root canal?
Choose soft, easy-to-chew foods while you recover from a root canal. Root canal therapy is performed in order to repair teeth that have been severely damaged by decay, trauma or illness. During the procedure, infected, inflamed or dead tooth pulp is removed and the damaged or weakened tooth is often…
What do mandibular advancement splints do?
Mandibular advancement splints (MAS) can be used to manage the effects of sleep apnoea. Obstructive sleep apnoea is a common health concern that can have some serious implications. Some of the most common symptoms include snoring, chronic headaches, daytime fatigue and a dry mouth upon waking in the morning. If…
What to eat for your oral health
Some foods help to strengthen teeth, while others can cause serious damage. If you are looking for ways to improve your oral health, it is worth considering the role that nutrition plays in the condition of your teeth and gums. Certain foods can help to keep teeth strong, while others…
What causes sleep apnoea?
Obstructive sleep apnoea has a number of possible causes, including excess weight, lifestyle habits and genetic factors. Obstructive sleep apnoea is a serious condition that, if left untreated, can lead to various health complications. While excess weight is the most common cause of the disorder in adults, there are a…
Is sleep apnoea genetic?
Obstructive sleep apnoea is caused by several factors, including genetics. Obstructive sleep apnoea is a breathing disorder that occurs when the airways collapse throughout the night during sleep. When the airways collapse, one’s breathing pauses temporarily, which results in less oxygen reaching the brain. If left untreated, the condition can…
What are the signs of sleep apnoea in children?
Sleep apnoea can affect toddlers and children. Obstructive sleep apnoea is a serious condition that can lead to a range of health issues if left untreated. The condition causes involuntary pauses in breathing during sleep when air flow is disrupted. Generally, airflow is stopped because the airway is obstructed in…
Dr McIntosh talks in-depth about sleep-disordered breathing
Listen to Episode 40: David McIntosh, MBBS, PhD, FRACS (ORL) - Part 2 from The Untethered Podcast on Apple Podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-40-david-mcintosh-mbbs-phd-fracs-orl-part-2/id1469164954?i=1000466837163
Diagnostic Sleep Studies for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
It may have been suggested that you have a sleep study done to determine if you have Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, OSA. OSA is a condition where partial or complete obstruction of your airway during sleep causes lack of Oxygen reaching the brain and all other parts of the body. OSA…
How to Detect and Prevent Coronavirus
The global spread of coronavirus has impacted just about everyone in the world, and it has led to significant changes to the way we live our daily lives, how we work, how we socialise and even how the healthcare systems of different countries have had to act. It’s safe to…
Recognising Poor Sleep Quality Factors
In this PubMed article, the authors of "Recognising Poor Sleep Quality Factors During Oral Health Evaluations" look at: "Oral health practitioners routinely perform oral health assessments for the dental patient to determine if oral disease is present. Systemic health is often a contributor to oral health concerns. One area in…
How Home Sleep Study Platforms Work
Wondering what the best sleep tracking device for curing sleep disorders is? It has been said that you can’t fix or improve what you cannot track, and that’s very true for one of the most essential functions in our lives, sleep. Over the last 5 years, we’ve all become well…
Freshen Your Breath: How To Cure Bad Breath
Wondering what causes bad breath, and how to have fresh breath? You’re not alone. Bad breath is a dental issue faced by many people, creating stress and social anxiety for them. It can feel like a problem that they just cannot overcome, but it doesn’t have to be. There are…
Foods and drinks to avoid this Christmas
For the sake of your oral health, there are some foods and drinks that you should stay away from this festive season. The festive season is here at last, and there’s no better time to celebrate with family and friends. Whether you’ll be attending parties or hosting your own, there…
Five tips to make your child’s dental visit easier
At Future Dental, we believe that it’s important to bring your child in to see us from a young age. Unfortunately, dental decay is a common issue in children and can have a considerable impact on their overall health. For this reason, we urge our patients to bring their little…
Foods to avoid this Halloween
Don’t forget to take care of your oral health this Halloween. Halloween is fast approaching, and while it should be a fun time for you and your family, it’s important that you don’t forget about your teeth and gums when you snack on seasonal treats. Here’s what to avoid for…
What to look out for when it comes to children and sleep
by David McIntosh at ENT Specialists Australia. Parents - we know that children do not come with an instruction book. We know that you can’t know everything. So we’ve put this list together. It’s a list of things that are NOT normal and should not be ignored when it comes to…
Family Oral Health Tips – Dental Health Week 2019
Here at Future Dental, we are promoting Dental Health Week 2019 by providing our patients with essential oral health tips and tricks. The best thing for your oral health is to have your natural teeth for life. We know that prevention is always better than a cure and for this…