Take-home tooth whitening can improve the appearance of darkened teeth and remove superficial staining. For many of our patients it’s a simple and effective way to enhance the natural beauty of your own teeth. Suitability Tooth whitening may not be suitable if: You have many older restorations (dental fillings) especially in your front teeth –
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As the old saying goes—use it or lose it. Your private dental health benefits that is! Should you use your dental health benefits before they expire? Absolutely! Your private health insurance annual dental health benefits may be expiring December 31st*. *Consult with your private Health Fund about your plan to ask about your benefits resetting
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A great time for a first dental visit is as soon as your child can communicate with us. Although some dental problems can be identified as early as six months old, there’s not a lot we can achieve without your child’s cooperation. That’s why we like to be able to talk with children – and
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With the colder days still looming in the Southern Highlands a common problem is sensitive teeth – especially to cold. What can cause tooth sensitivity to cold? This is where the dentine of a tooth (see image below) is exposed. This can be due to a number of different things ranging from incorrect tooth brushing,
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COVID-19 Update At Moss Vale Dental, the health and safety of our patients, and, our staff is our number one priority. Along with the rest of the world, we constantly monitor advice about the spread of illness caused by COVID-19, and what we should or should not do. We recently ‘stress-tested’ our infection control protocols
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So you’ve registered for your winter contact sports, paid your fees for insurance and you have a uniform organised. But, do you have your Mouth Insurance? A well-made mouth guard that fits properly is a must for any contact sport! It’s like insurance for your teeth! Before you decide, here are some questions to ask:
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Have you ever wondered what is the difference between electric and manual toothbrushes? Which is more effective, and how do I choose? These are questions Dr. Patrick Meaney and the team at Moss Vale Dental are often asked. There are lots of options to consider. Manual toothbrushes Manual toothbrushes have been around in one way
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Are you wondering whether health insurance is worth it? Do you ever think maybe it’s time to cancel? Premiums seem to go up while rebates remain the same. We so often hear patients commenting that their health fund doesn’t pay much or that they are confused by what level of cover they should have. Even
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Taking a trip? You plan EVERYTHING! (destination, tickets, connections, sunscreen, tell your relatives and friends, foreign currency, Australian currency!, credit cards, debit cards, travel cards, passports, visas, ESTA applications, insurance (you do get insurance, right?) BUT- do you plan for your oral health, and your teeth? Some points to remember: At Moss Vale Dental Centre,
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Do you suffer from Asthma and take medication? Due to the cold weather that we’re having at the moment and also that cough that hangs around, we thought that we’d talk about asthma and medications. Research has shown that people with asthma are at an increased risk of tooth decay, tooth erosion, gum disease and
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