White Shirt Day – Tuesday May 8th.
Each year we like to raise funds for various charities just to put some goodness back out into this world. For the months of April and May we have chosen to help raise awareness and funds for The Ovarian Cancer…
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How often should I go to my general dental clinic for a check up?
You will most likely be attending orthodontic appointments 6 – 8 weekly during treatment. It is extremely important that you understand that these appointments do not change the need for you to visit your regular dental clinic every 6 months…
The relationship between your oral health and your general heath – Part 2 Cardiovascular Disease
A surprising relationship between oral health and general health, that is currently heavily researched, is how oral infections can affect cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is a general term which includes diseases of the heart, blood vessels and stroke. Some of…
The relationship between your oral health and your general heath – Part 1 Diabetes
Everyone knows that it is important to brush twice a day and to floss every night for healthy teeth and gums. But did you know that your oral health can affect your general health, and vice versa? Here are some…
I was told it is much easier to get dental cavities with braces on – what can I do to prevent it?
This is true – it can be much easier to get demineralisation (stage one of cavity formation – looks like white marks on your teeth) or cavities when you have braces on. This is because braces are retentive – plaque…
Enter our 2017 Christmas competition!
How to Enter? You need to correctly guess the amount of sticks of coloured elastics and floss are in the jars below. Once you have your guess, jump on your ipod, phone or computer and go to: www.peninsulaortho.com.au/guess and fill…
3D scanning with our 3D camera!
We have been using a 3D scanner for several months now and patients are loving it! When appropriate, it replaces the need to have an impression (or mould) done of your teeth. It’s faster and much more comfortable for the…
What are plates? How do they compare to braces?
A plate is a plastic appliance, often with wires and springs, which is worn on either the top or bottom teeth or both. They are generally used in children before they have their full adult dentition to correct simple orthodontic…
Am I too old to get braces or start orthodontic treatment?
Orthodontic treatment can be done at any age. In fact, we have more adult patients undergoing orthodontic treatment than ever. Often, parents see their children undergo treatment and realise that with modern technologies and techniques, orthodontic treatment is very tolerable….
At what age should my child see an orthodontist?
I often get asked by parents when they should send their child to an orthodontist. Parents are often confused – hearing that orthodontic treatment can only be done once the adult teeth have erupted whilst also seeing that young children…