A Day in The Life of a Dental Assistant
The blue walls of the waiting room usually have a calming effect on patients but Mr T is different. The older gentleman exhibits some visual indicators of stress – he’s clearly nervous about his upcoming appointment. Luckily, Rachael Sorraghan knows just how to set his mind at ease. The job of a dental assistant is never done. “Mostly I suck spit all day”, Rachael claims, but it’s easy to see there’s so much more to it than that. There’s a certain something about the way she interacts with her patients that sets this practice, with Rachael at the helm as senior dental assistant, apart from others. Patients whose anxiety about dental procedures would normally make a visit like this a traumatic experience leave the practice calm and cared for. Just the way this senior dental assistant likes it. Rachael holds a Certificate III in Dental Assisting. She thoroughly enjoys...
read moreWhat Makes A Good Kids Dentist?
What REALLY Makes A Good Kids’ Dentist Searching for a great kids’ dentist can be like searching for the elusive needle in the haystack. With so many dentists to choose from, parents may wonder exactly what they should be looking for? The way your child feels about their first experiences at the dentist will set the scene for their outlook about dental visits for the rest of their lives! Choosing an experienced dentist ensures they have a positive experience from the beginning to secure a lifetime of good oral health. Easing dental anxiety for your child Children are often apprehensive about visiting the dentist. If it is their first time, the chair, tools and noises can seem overwhelming and even scary for a young child. If they have visited before and had an unfavourable experience, this can make it even more difficult for a subsequent visit! Kids are not...
read moreWhat To Do If Your Child Knocks Out A Tooth!
What To Do If Your Child Knocks Out A Tooth If your child knocks out his or her tooth, it can be a pretty scary situation for both you and your young one. What do you do, and how can you prevent any further damage to your child’s teeth? We’ve got a few simple steps for you to follow to ensure your child keeps their big, beautiful smile! Is it a baby tooth? If it’s a baby tooth that’s been knocked out, don’t worry – the situation is not quite as severe as with a permanent tooth. You still need to bring your child in to the dentist to have them examined, but there probably won’t be any treatment required. The dentist might decide to use a spacer to ensure that any teeth coming in don’t fill up the gap caused by the missing tooth, which could create further...
read moreWhat Happens When An Adult Tooth Comes In Behind a Baby Tooth?
What Happens When An Adult Tooth Comes In Behind A Baby Tooth? The loss of one of your child’s baby teeth is usually a very exciting time! They may have a tall tale to tell about how it came out and be awaiting a visit from the Tooth Fairy. However, it can become frustrating if the baby tooth refuses to budge. You may even notice another tooth beginning to grow from behind it. If you notice an adult tooth growing behind a baby tooth, don’t be alarmed! There is an explanation for this. How does it happen? Most of the time adult teeth come up underneath baby teeth, forcing them to fall out. This is how we end up with our permanent set of teeth. Sometimes an adult tooth will form and grow behind a baby tooth. Also known as shark teeth, this is a condition that can occur...
read moreTeeth Eruption Timetable For Baby And Adult Teeth
Teeth Eruption Timetable For Baby And Adult Teeth Teething. It’s every parent’s nightmare but an essential part of childhood growth and development. The following teeth eruption timetable will help to give you an idea of when and what to expect with your child’s teething. Like any milestone, the teeth eruption timetable is a rough guide; some children will teeth earlier or later than others. Some babies are already sporting a few shiny white teeth when they’re born! Baby vs adult teeth For most babies, their very first tooth will emerge around 6-8 months of age. They tend to emerge in pairs at either the top or the bottom. As a general rule, there will be four teeth erupting every six months until they have a total of twenty baby teeth: ten in the top and ten in the bottom at around the age of three. Baby teeth are also...
read moreReasons to Quit Sugar: It’s Not Just About Healthy Teeth
Reasons to Quit Sugar: It’s Not Just About Healthy Teeth? Are you a sugar junky and need some GOOD reasons to quit sugar for good – or at least take a holiday from it? Here are 7 reasons to quit sugar today. Reduce wrinkles A diet high in sugar can accelerate the aging process and lead to an increase in wrinkles, sagging skin and dark circles under your eyes. When sugar enters your blood stream it binds with proteins to form a complex known quite literally as AGEs. AGEs or advanced glycation end products are toxic compounds produced every time you eat sugar. They fast track aging and wrinkles by damaging collagen and elastin, the proteins that keep your skin soft, supple and youthful. AGEs also make your skin more susceptible to sun damage. Quit sugar today and kiss AGEs goodbye. Healthier from the inside out Every organ in...
read moreIs Sandgate Brisbane’s Home of Healthy Living?
Is Sandgate Brisbane’s Home of Healthy Living? What makes Sandgate Brisbane’s healthiest suburb to live? Here are 5 reasons why Sandgate simply can’t be beaten as the healthiest place in Brisbane. Exercise Whether you’re into running, walking, riding or even scootering with the kids, you simply can’t find a better place to get active outdoors than Sandgate’s waterfront. Why would anyone want to pound the pavement breathing in car fumes along busy main roads when you can jog for around 8km along the waterfront one way from Sandgate to Brighton. If it’s raining or you want to incorporate gym equipment into your fitness regime, there are several gyms and a health club in Sandgate, including a 24 hour gym. There’s also a local CrossFit gym and community at CrossFit 4017. If swimming is your thing then Sandgate Aquatic Centre has a 50 metre pool so you can swim laps...
read moreHealthy Sandgate September Has Arrived!
It’s the perfect place to enjoy an outdoorsy lifestyle - we love living in 4017 and we think it’s Brisbane’s destination for healthy living. We’ve teamed up with some of Sandgate’s other favourite health providers to help you get fit and healthy for Spring. Stay tuned all September for healthy options and tips for the 4017 area! Enter now to win some cool local prizes, including a full dental check up (including xrays) to get your teeth in shape too! a Rafflecopter...
read moreWhat Is Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome and How Can it be Treated?
What Is Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome And How Can it be Treated? If you’ve struggled with feeling tired and exhausted through the day, snoring and insomnia – speak with your dentist. You may be suffering from a condition called Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome. Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS) is like a milder version of obstructive sleep apnoea, although testing in sleep clinics will often not detect UARS. The disorder is more common in women and younger people and not unusual in the third trimester of pregnancy. It’s caused by difficulty breathing past obstructions in the upper airways, causing the brain to constantly rouse itself from the deeper, restorative stages of sleep. You may not even be aware of waking through the night; all you will know is that you wake feeling exhausted and you’re always tired, cranky and irritable. Symptoms of Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome The most common symptoms...
read moreEver Visited A Breath Clinic In Brisbane? Here’s What Happens.
What Happens When You Get Your Breath Tested At Our Breath Clinic in Brisbane? Find the answers and get solutions to your bad breath problems while you wait. At Robert Duhig Dentist, our state of the art bad breath analyser gives answers within minutes! The team at our breath clinic are Brisbane’s halitosis treatment specialists. Diagnosing the cause of bad breath is essential to treating the underlying cause and eliminating the problem for good. The Oral Chroma bad breath analyser is scientifically validated, non-invasive, pain free and suitable for both adults and children. Results are ready in minutes and treatment can be started straight away. How does the Oral Chroma bad breath analyser work? The Oral Chroma bad breath analyser works by measuring the different volatile gases responsible for bad breath. These gases are produced by various species of bacteria in your mouth and throat. It’s now clearly established...
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