Beyond the Chair
Here you’ll find regular posts full of helpful, jargon-free information about all things oral health.
Browse the posts for advice on keeping your smile in great shape between visits.

#18: 10 reasons why regular dental check ups are important….
The obvious one to check your teeth for decay. Dental decay, if caught in the very early stages has the possibility of being reversed. Basically explained- your tooth has three layers- 1. Enamel 2. Dentine 3. Pulp. If the decay is found just at the enamel layer, it is possible to ‘remineralise’ the ‘demineralised’ enamel and stop a hole happening in its tracks.

#17: Hypnotherapy and Dentistry!?!
We care about the well being of our patients. We wish that everyone would be confident and happy in the dental chair.But this isn’t the case, so…..*****drum roll please***** We are very excited to announce we now have a Hypnotherapist operating from our office!

#16: The Children’s Dental Benefit Scheme Explained!!
If you’re a parent and you’re confused about the Children’s Dental Benefit Scheme, believe me, you’re not the only one!Most eligible families receive a letter in their MyGov account. If like me, you don’t check your account very often – then fear not.

#15: Should my child wear a mouthguard?
Should my child wear a mouthguard? Summer school holidays are ending and school starts for most in the next week or so. Carefree nights of beach walks and bbq’s are soon to be a thing of the past. Mad

#14: How to handle common dental emergencies
How to handle common dental emergencies. While accidents do happen, a lot of dental emergencies are avoidable with regular dental checkups and wearing a mouthguard to protect your teeth when high impact/contact sports. Knocked out tooth: Handle it carefully-Pick the

#13: How to be the perfect patient
Perfect Patient This might be a little bit self serving but a question we get asked a lot is what can you do to make your dental treatment easier in the dentist chair…We are always grateful to patients who ask

#18: 10 reasons why regular dental check ups are important….
The obvious one to check your teeth for decay. Dental decay, if caught in the very early stages has the possibility of being reversed. Basically explained- your tooth has three layers- 1. Enamel 2. Dentine 3. Pulp. If the decay is found just at the enamel layer, it is possible to ‘remineralise’ the ‘demineralised’ enamel and stop a hole happening in its tracks.

#17: Hypnotherapy and Dentistry!?!
We care about the well being of our patients. We wish that everyone would be confident and happy in the dental chair.But this isn’t the case, so…..*****drum roll please***** We are very excited to announce we now have a Hypnotherapist operating from our office!

#16: The Children’s Dental Benefit Scheme Explained!!
If you’re a parent and you’re confused about the Children’s Dental Benefit Scheme, believe me, you’re not the only one!Most eligible families receive a letter in their MyGov account. If like me, you don’t check your account very often – then fear not.

#15: Should my child wear a mouthguard?
Should my child wear a mouthguard? Summer school holidays are ending and school starts for most in the next week or so. Carefree nights of beach walks and bbq’s are soon to be a thing of the past. Mad

#14: How to handle common dental emergencies
How to handle common dental emergencies. While accidents do happen, a lot of dental emergencies are avoidable with regular dental checkups and wearing a mouthguard to protect your teeth when high impact/contact sports. Knocked out tooth: Handle it carefully-Pick the

#13: How to be the perfect patient
Perfect Patient This might be a little bit self serving but a question we get asked a lot is what can you do to make your dental treatment easier in the dentist chair…We are always grateful to patients who ask