You’ve been in agony for days, maybe weeks, and finally, you make it to the dentist only to be told you have just two options on the table to rid you of that torturous pain.  One is cheaper – the other costs way more! You have minutes to decide before your allocated appointment time ends.  […]

In any industry, there are good and bad professionals.  It can be hard to spot the warning signs to avoid walking through the wrong door.  Never fear! Once you tick the boxes to these five key considerations you’ll be in the loving arms of your perfect dentist in no time. When searching for a #dentist […]

Do you consider yourself a coward when it comes to visiting the dentist?  Don’t worry, you’re not alone.  In fact, 1 in 6 Australian adults have varying degrees of fear associated with going to the dentist, with an estimated 5% suffering from severe dental phobia, impacting their quality of life. Fortunately, in today’s modern medicine […]

No dentist can get through a week without being asked by a patient, “why is dentistry so expensive!?”  We’re here to give you a behind the scene look at why your dental bill is higher than you might expect, and how to manage your budget to get the best care for you. Being in private […]

August 3rd marked the beginning of Dental Health Week in Australia and this year’s message is clear!  We’re NOT a ‘sugar savvy’ nation.  The latest data shows 73% of young people age 14-18 years, and 47% of adults, consume too much sugar. But is sugar really to blame for our population’s chronic poor health?  Let’s […]

As a dentist in private practice for the last 15 years, this is a question that is very common. Dentistry can be quite expensive especially if you find you need regular treatment on top of the normal dental check-ups and dental cleaning. There are some really good options out there to help you save, just […]

Have you ever hired a professional for a job around the home, or visited a business for services you need, and been completely satisfied with the first one you picked?  Of course, you have!  We seem to manage to find the perfect person for the job at hand the first time around all of the […]

As a dentist, I do agree that we take a lot of dental x rays in comparison to other health professionals as part of the ongoing care for our patients.  I see patients express many concerns ranging from safety, need and cost. This article will go into some of these concerns to help you make […]