Casey’s Invisalign treatment- part 3

Casey O'Brien

It is time to check in with Casey’s Invisalign treatment and her progress. It is hard to believe that Casey is now just 2 months away from complete her active phase of treatment. Casey has had some exciting progress over the past month, with treatment for the lower arch complete! Casey herself was surprised at…

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Tooth Grinding

Bruxism, commonly known as the clenching and/or tooth grinding of the teeth can affect all ages, from children to adults and is becoming more prominent. The clenching and grinding of teeth often occurs without the person even realising they are doing it, and can occur both during the day and most commonly at night. Clenching…

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Sports drinks and your teeth

This week is Dental health Week and this years focus is on Sports drinks and your teeth. Today sports, health and exercise are hot topics and while keeping fit and exercising is fantastic for general and mental health, it can impose a threat to your dental health. With the rapid rise to popularity of sports…

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Casey’s Invisalign Treatment- Part 2

Casey O'Brien

Casey is almost 4 months into her Invisalign treatment and we can start to see some subtle but exciting changes to her teeth position. Highlighted on her progress photos we can see that her front tooth that was pushed back and was the main concern Casey had before the start of Invisalign has moved forward…

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Gum Disease

Gum disease is a growing area of concern in dentistry, particularly with older adults. The National Survey of adult Oral Health in 2004-2006 looked at all areas of dental disease in Australia and found that 22.9% of adult Australians had moderate to severe gum disease or periodontitis, with more than half Australia adults over the…

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Casey’s Invisalign Treatment

Casey O'Brien

Dentalspa Geelong receptionist Casey has begun her Invisalign treatment recently and will be sharing with you her experience through blogs and videos to give you an inside view on what Invisalign treatment involves and helps those currently undergoing Invisalign with some tips and tricks to help you through your own journey. Why Casey chose Invisalign…

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Dentalspa Geelong gives back to the Geelong Community

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Dental Geelong has a long history in Geelong for providing excellence in dental treatment and customer service, but Dentalspa Geelong gives back to the Geelong community. As you may not be aware we are also active within the local community where we live. In past years we have participated in the Bellarine and Geelong Kid’s Expos, Run Geelong…

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Mouthguards and Dental Injuries in Sport

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Dental injuries in sport are common and can vary from soft tissue damage to chipped teeth or even complete loss of a tooth. A sports mouthguard is a vital accessory for anyone participating in a sport where contact with the mouth and face is possible. While it is compulsory in sports such as football, there…

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Halitosis- Bad Breath

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Halitosis, or more commonly known as bad breath can be a difficult subject to discuss and can be the cause of embarrassment and negatively affect self esteem and social confidence for some people who experience bad breath. A lot of people don’t even know that they have it! With Valentine’s Day fast approaching- now is…

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Back to School Dental Tips

As many parents and children get ready to head back to another school year, it is time to spare a thought to getting your teeth school ready as well. In this blog we will share with you some back to school dental tips to kick start the 2015 school year and keep you smiling all…

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Dental Christmas Survival Guide

The holiday season is under-way and now more than ever we are tempted by chocolate sweets and bubbly treats that at this time of year are difficult to resist and avoid. But there are some things you can do this Christmas time to minimise the risk of dental decay in the New Year with our…

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Oral Piercing Risks

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Are you considering a tongue or lip piercing? Are you aware of oral piercing risks? Oral Piercings of the lip and tongue can be a symbol of self expression with young adults. While it may be the ‘trend’ or ‘cool’,  tongue and other oral piercing can affect your teeth and gums. Before getting a piercing, be…

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