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Author Archives: Tijana
Wisdom teeth: should they stay or should they go?
Wisdom teeth are probably the most misunderstood teeth in dentistry.People either assume that pain-free is problem-free, therefore their wisdom teeth should be left alone, or that all wisdom teeth should come out. Both opinions are wrong, most of the time. Continue reading
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Tagged dental health, dental pain, dentist, dentist sydney, impacted wisdom teeth, painful wisdom teeth, recovery after wisdom teeth surgery, surgery, teeth, the dentist at 70 pitt street sydney, wisdom teeth
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Some common medical conditions and dental problems. Part 1: Diabetes
In the blogs so far, I have written a lot about the complex nature of dental diseases and the many different factors which can cause or be associated with these diseases.This article series summarizes some ways in which medical conditions affect our dental health. Continue reading
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Tagged dental health and overall health, dentist sydney, dentistry, diabetes, diabetes and dental health, hygiene treatment, medical conditions and teeth, periodontal disease, periodontal treatment, teeth, the dentist at 70 pitt street sydney, type II diabetes
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Antibiotics and dentistry
I am boggled by the statistics of prescribed antibiotics use in Australia. I feel that a lot of it is not the public’s fault, but also the fault of their health professionals, who may find the use of antibiotics as the quickest way to ‘treat’ their patients. I know that this can also be tempting in a dental emergency, where dentists or medical GPs may not be able to accurately diagnose or haven’t got enough time to treat the affected tooth or gums. This article summarises the dangers of antibiotic overuse and misuse and gives some tips on how we can all help protect our community from the ‘superbug’ attacks. Continue reading
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Tagged abscess, anti-bacterial, antibiotics, antibiotics in dentistry, bacteria, bacterial resistance, best dental pain relief, community health, dental health, dental pain, dentistry, health, superbugs, sydney morning herald antibiotic article, teeth, the dentist at 70 pitt street sydney, toothache
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Concerned about recent media reports regarding dental Xray exposure? Read this!
If you don’t know what to make of the recent media reports linking dental xray exposure to meningioma tumours in the US population, read this communication document from the Australian Dental Association, recently circulated to all of us, dentists. It is business as usual for the Australian dental profession, as long as high ethical and quality standards are observed. Keep calm and carry on:) Continue reading
Online Dental Check Up
We all know we can do most things online. These days I opt for online shopping, online socializing, online information gathering, online bill payment….Well, now you can even have a dental check up online! You must be thinking I have … Continue reading
Making your family’s dental care more affordable! Part 5: Budget tips.
Fees at your dentist are much like the prices in your supermarket, at the hairdresser, at your local cafe. Just like you budget for your groceries, power bills, entertainment, you can also budget for your dental care. The best way … Continue reading
Making your family’s dental care more affordable! Part 4: Your entitlements
Most health funds will allow new members to claim immediately on preventative care items. Even though this sounds great and often comes with other ‘sweeteners’ in the highly competitive market, consider shopping around for a health fund which suits your dental condition, to avoid getting ‘stuck’ in a fund and then ‘adapting’ your dental condition to suit their rebates! Continue reading
Making your family’s dental care more affordable! Part 3: Know “what you’re in for”.
We are now getting to the exciting part where it becomes a lot clearer how almost everyone can afford best quality dental care for their whole family without worrying about the financial implications. If you have followed our advice thus … Continue reading
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Tagged affordable dental care, cost of dental treatment, dental care, dental health funds, dental insurance, dentist sydney, dentistry, family dental care, health funds extras, private health insurance, the dentist at 70 pitt street, Tijana Fisher, treatment plans
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Making your family’s dental care more affordable! Part 2: think long term!
Knowing what we know about the cost of dental treatment should be an incentive enough for us to avoid any need for treatment. However, teeth and mouth are a part of the rest of our bodies and are usually the … Continue reading
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Tagged children's dentistry, children's teeth, dental costs, dental treatment, dental treatment plans, dentistry, family health, health budgeting, health costs, teeth, the dentist at 70 pitt street sydney, Tijana Fisher
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Making your family’s dental care more affordable! Part 1: Why is dentistry ‘expensive’?
Even if high quality dental care seems completely out of reach, there is hope. There are things you can implement in your daily life which can help you afford best quality dental care, whilst ensuring that you minimise any need for extensive treatment. You don’t need to ‘shop around’ for the cheapest dentist or wait until a painful problem appears, to seek advice or treatment. In this series of articles, we will give you some advice on how to take responsibility for your family’s dental care while keeping your bills and your dental problems at a minimum, which almost anyone can afford. Continue reading
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Tagged budgeting for dental care, cost of dentistry, cost of living, dental health, dentist, dentistry, family budget, family health, good quality dental care, private dentists, teeth, the dentist at 70 pitt street sydney, why is dentistry expensive
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