Does Your Child Have Dental Anxiety?
Does Your Child Have Dental Anxiety? Struggling to get your child to the dentist? Dental anxiety in kids is a common issue. Luckily there is something you can do about it! Why do children have dental anxiety? It’s perfectly normal for your child to worry about the dentist. If they are yet to visit a dentist for the first time, the stories they’ve heard or images they’re conjuring up in their mind could be quite different from the reality. Or, if your child has already undergone oral procedures he or she was not fond of, this can cause dental anxiety for future visits. Aside from that, your child’s dental anxiety could stem from the seemingly scary big chair, noisy machines and strange metallic instruments that are not found anywhere but the dentist’s rooms. These are big things for small people. Finally, it’s possible that you or other relatives in your...
read moreStudy Finds Bad Teeth Can Ruin Your Career
It seems that the old adage that “straight teeth in your mouth is more important than the words that come out of it” remains true - at least when it comes to job interviews and promotions. A recent study by the The British Dental Association found that bad teeth can dramatically hinder job applicants at interview. When surveyed, 83% of respondents agreed that visibly decayed or missing teeth and bad breath would disadvantage applicants to a client facing role (eg. customer service, reception, solicitor). In fact, respondents would rather see an interviewee looking unkempt than lacking in dental hygiene. Bad teeth and breath were found to be the biggest hurdles to career advancement. Bad teeth and career prospects The report found that: 70% rated visibly decayed or missing teeth as a hindrance to gaining employment in client facing roles 62% rated bad breath as a hindrance to gaining employment in client facing...
read moreGot Sleep Apnea? We Can Help With Your Sleep Disorder Treatment
Suffer From Sleep Apnoea? This Is How We Can Help With Sleep Disorder Treatment Are you tired of waking up in the morning still feeling exhausted? Sick of wondering why after eight ‘solid’ hours of sleep you are still tired? You aren’t alone! It may be time to consider sleep disorder treatment. You have worked hard all day and cannot wait curl up in bed and get a good night’s sleep. Unfortunately, if you’re one of the 5% of Australians affected by sleep apnoea, a restful night is far from your reality. The good news is that you can get help and minimise side effects with effective sleep disorder treatment. How do you know if you suffer from sleep apnoea? As the name suggests, sleep apnoea occurs when you are sleeping. During sleep the walls of your throat come together, which ultimately blocks your airway. This results in breathing...
read moreWhat’s a Snoring Mouthpiece? I’m Glad You Asked!
What Is A Snoring Mouthpiece? A snoring mouthpiece is a non-invasive, comfortable and affordable option for treating moderate sleep problems and disorders. If you snore, wake up feeling tired, constantly feel fatigued, or suffer from broken sleep, a snoring mouthpiece can be a simple and effective way to treat your sleep issues and help you say goodnight to interrupted sleep. How do snoring mouthpieces work? A snoring mouthpiece is an oral appliance, which positions the lower jaw forward. Moving the lower jaw forward allows the back of your throat to open, preventing your airway from collapsing during sleep and reducing your ability to snore. The mouthpieces can be customised and your dentist can assist you to ensure your snoring mouthpiece fits comfortably within your mouth. The devices are user friendly and easy to insert and remove. Why a snoring mouthpiece? When it comes to treatment options for sleep issues...
read moreInvisalign Vs Braces - Information For Parents
Invisalign Vs Braces – Information For Parents It’s time to get your teen’s teeth straightened, but you can’t decide whether Invisalign vs braces is the best option. We take a look at these two teeth straightening methods to help you decide which is suitable for your teen. What is Invisalign? Invisalign uses clear, custom-fit trays to straighten teeth. The trays, known as aligners, are contoured to move teeth to the correct position. Aligners should be worn approximately 22 hours per day, but can be removed when required. Aligners are worn for about two weeks before your teen progresses to a new set of aligners. Progress is monitored every six weeks with average treatment time approximately one year. Invisalign is an alternative to braces for straightening teeth, resolving overcrowding, and closing gaps. Invisalign vs braces While Invisalign and braces are both effective options in straightening your teen’s teeth, they have...
read moreWhat Diseases Can A Dentist Diagnose?
A simple visit to your dentist could give you early warning of serious diseases. Your dentist will examine your teeth, gums and your mouth overall and can check for signs of problems with your general health. At Robert Duhig Dental, we are passionate about patient health, and it doesn’t just stop with healthy teeth! Dental diagnostics for thousands of systemic diseases Your mouth can tell a thousand tales! There is mounting evidence that up to 90% of systematic diseases manifest oral symptoms, suggesting your dentist should be the first port of call for disease diagnosis. To ensure the best possible dental treatment, patients should: Choose a dentist and stick with that dentist Choose a dentist who is highly observant, and never “rushed” Make an appointment immediately if you notice any changes in your mouth Inform your dentist of any recent illnesses or symptoms Follow through with any further testing or...
read moreHappy Anniversary - 33 Years in Sandgate!
On June 1st, 1983, Robert Duhig opened his dental practice here in Sandgate. Back then, he was at Laurel’s Arcade at the other end of our little high street. In 1993 Robert Duhig opened in the current site, just opposite the Town Hall. In 33 years, we’ve been proud to provide the highest quality dental services to the folks of Sandgate, and now treat four generations of some of the local families! Sally Ann Atkinson was on the rise. Image Credit 33 years is a long time! It was the year that Malcolm Fraser was granted a double dissolution in parliament. It was the year Bob Hawke became prime minister. It was the year we won the America’s Cup. The average wage was $319.60 per week. Electric trains had been coming to Shorncliffe for just a year. There was no Gateway Bridge, so trips down to the...
read moreWhat happens at a halitosis test?
Halitosis can be a serious condition. It can be a sign of something wrong in your digestive system or an early indicator of diseases of the mouth. It’s one of the most ignored signs of disease because sufferers find it an embarrassing condition. There’s a simple halitosis test that is non-invasive, quick and scientifically proven to get to the heart of the problem – and Robert Duhig Dental has one of the few testing apparatus in Queensland. Testing bad breath for chemical signatures A halitosis test is designed to detect chemical signatures in your mouth. These signatures can then be used to determine the kind of bacteria causing sour breath so we can put a treatment plan in place. Bacterial imbalance in the mouth is usually caused by anaerobic bacteria that cause minor breakdowns of tissue in the mouth, the results are hydrogen sulphide, methyl mercaptan and dimethyl sulphide...
read moreGet Oral Probiotics In Brisbane
Get Oral Probiotics In Brisbane Probiotics are the name given to the good bacteria that live throughout your digestive tract. You’re probably aware that probiotic supplements can help with all kinds of digestive problems, but did you know that you can get specific oral probiotics formulated to keep your mouth healthy and even help combat bad breath? If you’re in Brisbane, you can now buy the world’s first probiotic developed to maintain a healthy mouth and throat. Bad breath is caused by sulphur producing bacteria Only 1% of bad breath is due to food and diet; a whopping 90% is due to various factors that allow bad bacteria in your mouth to proliferate and produce the volatile sulphur compounds that are responsible for bad breath. Healthy mouth bacteria A healthy mouth should be populated with abundant numbers of the oral probiotic bacteria, Streptococcus salivarius. Poor oral hygiene,...
read moreAlcohol Causes Bad Breath
Alcohol Causes Bad Breath But Not For The Reasons You Think Most people are familiar with ‘hangover halitosis’, the seriously nasty alcohol breath that occurs after a prolonged session on the booze. But even if you’re not a big binge drinker, alcohol could be contributing to your bad breath problem. You probably associate alcohol breath with either a hangover or the short term lingering effects of beer or wine breath, but it’s far more insidious than this. Alcohol and other lifestyle choices cause bad breath by promoting the growth of bacteria in your mouth that produce some decidedly unpleasant aromas. Bacterial balance is the key to fresh breath By far the biggest contributor to the daily battle with bad breath is the volatile sulphur compounds produced by certain bacteria in your mouth. The levels of these bacteria determine the degree of bad breath you experience. Volatile sulphur...
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