18

Jan

2024

Oral Health Your Gateway to Overall Wellness

Have you ever considered the profound impact that your oral health can have on your overall well-being? Rawson Epping Dentist invites you to delve into the interconnectedness of oral health and systemic health as we uncover the six chronic conditions closely linked to the health of your mouth. Discover why prioritizing your dental care is crucial for maintaining a healthy body and mind. 1.Heart Disease: The journey of bacteria from your mouth to your bloodstream can trigger inflammation, potentially contributing to the development of heart diseases. At Rawson Dental Epping, we emphasize the significance of regular dental check-ups and cleanings…

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07

Dec

2023

Orthodontics Unveiled: What Orthodontists Actually Do

What’s the difference between your Epping Dentist and an orthodontist? In other words – what does an orthodontist do? An orthodontist is a trained specialist dentist who diagnoses teeth misalignment and then uses a range of treatments to correct it. Properly aligned teeth are better for chewing, talking, and cleaning! People feel more comfortable about smiling then. Nowadays, orthodontic treatment can start after a child is about seven if a developmental problem would otherwise occur. Children have a mixture of baby and adult teeth then, so it can be an ideal time to steer the growth process towards a healthier layout.…

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14

Nov

2023

Dental Armor Showdown: Mouthguard or Night Guard?

What’s the difference between a mouthguard and a night guard? Do I need both?” you might want to ask your Epping Dentist. The short answer is that you might need neither, one, or both guards, but let’s unpack them a bit so you can see what they’re used for. You’re more likely to have heard of a mouth guard. People wear one on their upper teeth while playing contact sports, particularly for all the football codes, hockey, boxing, and karate — and perhaps gymnastics — to protect their teeth, lips and face jaw from injury. A night guard is different.…

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11

Oct

2023

Say No to Cracked Teeth!

If someone in your family gets a cracked tooth, a child or an elder, perhaps, please bring them to us at your Dentist Epping as soon as you can. It could have been caused by biting some hard lollies, ice, popcorn, nuts, chewing gum, or teeth grinding at night. Or from a sporting injury or accident, or physical violence. Perhaps it was from a fall or just old age. In any case, even if the crack appears very fine and isn’t painful, please come to us so we can check how long and deep it is in the tooth and if…

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20

Sep

2023

Your Guide to Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

You might be a little shocked one day to discover a blistery rash on your young child’s hands and feet and blisters in their mouth. It doesn’t look good, and your stomach drops as your child had vague flu-like symptoms. What’s happened now? Your Dentist Epping can reassure you – it’s probably only hand, foot, and mouth disease, which is usually mild. This illness has two phases – initial flu-like symptoms for a couple of days followed by a blistery rash. The rash is usually itchy, but in the mouth, the sores can be painful. The rash usually clears up in…

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