We love our community, so every month, we will be keeping you up to date with the latest in how our practice can look after your family's dental health, keeping you informed.
Our aim is for your child to grow up with happy dental experiences, a pleasing smile free of fillings and to develop good dental habits for life. After many years of treating children, and being a mother herself, Dr Rogers continues to stress the importance of allowing a child to become familiar with the dental environment from an early age (around 6 months old). This familiarity makes the dental environment, with all its unusual smells and noises, one that is non-threatening, particularly if they should need some treatment in the future. Read More...
As parents we all want the best for our kids and many parents have been asking us how best to prevent or indeed attempt to reduce trauma to their children's teeth while playing sport.
Front teeth are particularly prone to being traumatized, as they tend to erupt at strange angles. With children being active in sports and running around a custom-made, well-fitting sports guard will not only protect the teeth, but also support the jaw and facial bones, so reducing the risk of facial fracture and even the risk of concussion.
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Any trauma to a child's face can be most distressing as copious amounts of blood are usually involved. Try to remain calm and compress any obvious wounds to stop the bleeding. If a tooth is knocked out, do not run it underwater as this may adversely effect the healing process and the subsequent reattachment of the tooth into its socket. Carefully remove any visible debris,like grass or dirt, and either place the tooth back into the child's mouth in the space between the cheek and gums so it is bathed in saliva, but NOT back into the socket, or place it in a glass of milk and contact us immediately.
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Cosmetic Dentistry has become a bit of a buzz word. Through the influence of the media, where all our celebrities boast dazzling smiles and “makeover” reality shows surround us, the public have become more demanding about what they expect from their dental care. Agreeably, not only should dentistry be functional, but it should improve a patient’s appearance too. Our belief about cosmetic dentistry is not to make patients look like they have had their teeth “done” or to be so extreme that they look ridiculous, but to subtly enhance their existing appearance.
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Dental braces are orthodontic devices used to straighten and align teeth to improve their appearance. Braces are also used for correcting the bite or jaw function. Braces are fitted by an orthodontist who is a dentist with specialist training in diagnosing and treating issues with teeth and jaw alignment. What are braces made of? Braces are made of metal or ceramic brackets which are bonded to the teeth and connected by wire. In some instances, small rubber bands are used between upper and lower braces to create extra pressure to move the teeth.Read More...
Dental Health Week (DHW) is the Australian Dental Association’s (ADA) major annual oral health campaign. This year it is the week of 7-13th August 2023. The campaign focuses on the importance of taking steps to care for your teeth and gums to help you keep your teeth and smile for life. This year, DHW is focusing on the mouth and whole-body connection. There are links between diseases in the mouth and diseases in the body. Bacteria in the mouth can travel to different sites of the body and inflammation in the mouth can increase the body’s overall inflammation.Read More...
This month was Dental Health Week and following on from our last newsletter, we are highlighting the importance of good oral health for our complete well being. Although the links between oral and whole-body, systemic health is now well understood within the profession, the Australian Dental Assocciation’s annual consumer survey has shown just how little awareness there is in the Australian general public, when it comes to the significance of their mouth health in their longevity and physical welfare. Read More...
The thought of spring is enough to make anyone smile, but if your teeth look less than fabulous, they could be due for a spring cleaning, both for your health and your confidence. Follow these easy tips on how to refresh your dental care regime.
Spring Clean Your Dental Care Products:
Now is a perfect time to throw out any toothpaste or mouthwash that has expired. Also, check to see if you need a new toothbrush. Most people need to replace their toothbrush every three months or sooner if it begins to look worn. Read More...
Caries, cavities, and tooth decay are terms that we will often hear when talking teeth. They are related, but not exactly the same thing. They do all refer to different stages of bacterial damage to a tooth.
The process starts when the bacteria in the mouth starts feeding on sugar from the foods you eat. Bacteria produce acids that begin to eat away at healthy teeth by leaching the minerals and weakening the enamel.Read More...
Dentures are popular because they are removable and make it easier for people to eat and speak properly. These appliances can also improve one's appearance.
An ideal candidate for dentures would be anyone who is missing just one tooth, through to all of their teeth!
Why would a person need dentures?
Other than the obvious aesthetic reasons, dentures can help with chewing and biting problems.Read More...
Print off this colouring in competition and show us your best artwork! Then come & drop it in at our practice at Rogers Dental in Woodvale Village by Thurs 28th March and you could be in the running to win an egg-citing prize! An electric toothbrush to keep those teeth safe with all that chocolate over this Easter period and there may be some choccy easter eggs thrown in too (but don't tell the dentists!) Download for here: https://bit.ly/RogersDentalEaster2024
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It's that time of year when sleigh-bells are ringing, children are singing and the last thing we tend to think about is our oral health. I mean, we're pretty sure no one is sitting on Santa's lap and asking for peppermint floss for Christmas. So why worry about our oral health? Well, that is where we can get ourselves into a bit of trouble. Oral health affects the entire body, since the mouth is actually a part of the immune system. Use these tips for looking after your teeth & body these holidays....Read More...
