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What dental filling materials do we use at Courtney Dental

1/9/2021

 
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When getting a filling/restoration done there are choices over what material can be used. White composite, silver amalgam, porcelain or even gold. They all have their advantages and disadvantages, and in some cases we have to use a particular material for the area we are restoring. Read below to learn about the different types of dental restoration materials.


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How often should children visit the dentist?

21/6/2021

 
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School Holidays are the  perfect time to have your children’s teeth checked. Children should have their teeth checked and cleaned just the same as adults. Every 6-12 months as recommended by their dentist, therapist or hygienist. 

We have school holiday appointments available!

Prevention is always better than a cure, no parent wants to see their child in pain or discomfort. Regular check ups can help avoid decay and early loss of baby teeth. If you feel your child needs instruction or help understanding the importance of brushing, flossing and diet please let our clinicians know so we can support you with this.

Please call us on 4725 3366 to make an appointment
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Your child may be eligible for dental funding through medicare. Please ask us for more details and we can help you find out if your eligible for the CDBS medicare scheme. 

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How to clean lingual retainers

15/2/2021

 
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Hygienists love the satisfaction of seeing these before and afters. At home cleaning of fixed lingual retainers can be difficult. But done correctly you can delay the build up of calculus. These retainers are necessary after orthodontic work to maintain the lower teeth position. Without this wire there is a high chance your teeth would move back towards their original position. Your lingual retainer may not look like this one either, they do come in different sizes and shapes. 

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Things you didn’t know your dentist and hygienist were doing at your check-up

27/7/2020

 
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​When you visit your dentist and hygienist you’re probably thinking they’re just going to look at the health of your teeth and gums, and that that’s all they’ll be concerned about. You may be surprised to learn they pay attention to a lot of tiny details during your visit that give them clues about your overall dental health. While watching for cavities and ensuring you’re practicing good dental hygiene are certainly central to their concerns, below you’ll find a list of other things that they look out for.


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What would you like to learn more about?

22/6/2020

 
At Courtney dental we love continuing education, we love learning and passing on this knowledge to our patients. The purpose of our blog is to keep our patients informed and up to date with information regarding dentistry. We understand that coming to the dentist can be an overwhelming experience for some, especially when you don't understand the process, or what is happening to your own mouth. The team at Courtney Dental are hear to help.

What are your concerns, your questions? We want to know! We are asking you our patients what you would like to learn more about. Is there a topic, a procedure, or even a product that you would like us to cover? 

On our Facebook page in the comments section please leave your suggestions with the topic you want to learn more about and in the coming weeks we will try to cover as much of these as possible.

As always if you need any help please call our friendly team on
 07 4725 3366 

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Should I use a mouth rinse? Which one should I use?

8/6/2020

 
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​Mouth rinses are a popular oral hygiene product, but many are unsure which one to use and why. Mouth rinses can provide a benefit to your overall oral health when used correctly.  

Brushing removes most food, bacteria and plaque from the surface of your teeth. Flossing gets in between your teeth (where your brush can’t reach) and can even scrape your tongue clean.
So when and why should you use a mouth rinse? 


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Dental radio graphs at Courtney Dental

29/1/2020

 
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​WHY X-RAYS ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR DENTAL EXAMINATION
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Radio graph examination of the mouth and teeth is important in the diagnosis and management of many dental conditions. Radio graphs (X-Rays) are used to detect problems that may not be seen during your routine dental examination before signs and symptoms occur.
Examples of such dental conditions can include cysts, infection, tooth decay,  tartar under the gums and  bone loss from gum disease.

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Sugar and tooth decay

4/9/2019

 
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At Courtney Dental we really need to work on practicing what we preach because we are well known to enjoy a treat or 2. 
Dental plaque is a sticky invisible film containing thousands of bacteria which grows on teeth in areas we miss when brushing and flossing.

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What does a Dental Hygienist do all day?

12/2/2019

 
Townsville dental hygienist Nicole Marshall at Courtney Dental
So what does a Dental Hygienist do all day? (Other then have tea breaks). Ruth and Nic are the Dental Hygienists at Courtney Dental and work alongside Dr Craig, Dr Dave and Dr Maddi to inspect and clean our patient’s teeth and gums. 

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I haven't been to a dentist in years.

8/10/2018

 
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At Courtney Dental, we welcome new patients at every stage of life. If you haven't been to see a dentist for years, please don't put it off any longer.

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