The long road to recovery

By world standards, Australians we are well-educated community and health-savy bunch. Ask them what it takes to live healthy and they will readily mention the importance of a balanced diet, regular exercise and having downtime to de-stress from our “always on” lifestyle. What if we did everything we are meant to do but still feel extremely fatigued and tired? It is often at these cross-roads that patients need the guidance of an open-minded health practitioner to search the clues for answers. Looking at routine blood tests, reviewing patient scans and performing a physical examination are simply a starting point for diagnosis. Ask questions, lots of questions and search for the “WHY?”

The changing face of cosmetic dentistry

Bedazzled by the avalanche of cosmetic solutions now available to improve your teeth? You are not alone! The face of cosmetic dentistry has changed rapidly. While it would seem that most people would jump at the thought of improving their smile, the strong emotions of fear, embarrassment and anxiety stops many of us from even getting close to a dentist, …

Let’s rethink the “germ theory” of disease!

Have you ever wondered where our modern-day thinking of germs and diseases comes from? Before Louis Pasteur put forward his “germ theory” of disease in 1861, it was commonly thought that diseases of the body started spontaneously. The thought of humans being the cause of diseases spreading was unheard of. Medical doctors of the time would routinely examine a deceased …

Eliminating Dental Stress

Afraid of the dentist? Do you put off your dental appointments due to fear or anxiety? You are certainly not alone! True dental phobia is a problem amongst 2.5 million Australians according to some surveys.  The most recent survey conducted by Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health in 2008 made some interesting observations. It turns out that of those …

Movement disorders and the mouth

Australians who suffer with movement disorders frequently experience involuntary and unpleasant bodily movements such as tremors, an abnormal posture and difficulty walking. In some cases it even affects their speech.  This blog will discuss how your mouth can play a vital role in various movement disorders. There are some conditions that can be greatly improved by providing proper jaw support! …

Poor breathing and reflux: The link

Since I began looking into people’s mouths some 20 years ago, a disturbing number of them often showed signs of severe acid damage on their teeth. The question we asked our patients back then was, “Do you drink lots of acidic beverages (like coke) or do you have reflux?”. If the answer about the drinks was negative then a referral …