Amalgam – Material made from mercury and other alloy mixtures used to restore a drilled portion of a tooth. Anaesthesia – Medications used to relieve pain. Anterior teeth – Front teeth. Also called incisors and cuspids. Arch – The upper or lower jaw. Baby bottle tooth decay – Caused by sugary substances in breast milk
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… and some scary bitsDental tourism has escalated at an exponential rate in the past few years. Have a great holiday and get cosmetic surgery done at a fraction of the cost back home? How can you resist that thought? Flash your gleaming white smile while sunbathing in the beaches of Phuket? Irresistible! Dental tourism
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The phrase “mad as a hatter” comes from the past use of mercury in curing felt for hat-making. Hatters exposed to mercury poisoning in their work developed neurological and psychiatric symptomsMercury in any form is poisonous. These days, the occupation most likely to be exposed to mercury is dentistry. Not only are dental workers at
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Are you a dental phobic? Are you time poor and cannot keep multiple appointments? Sleep dentistry may be just what you are looking for. If you answered yes, Sleep dentistry might be the answer for you.We’re the best dentists at Sunshine Coast that like to see patients who don’t like to see the dentist. Whether
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Dental emergencies could occur at the worst possible time. Whether it’s a sudden toothache at night or a chipped tooth right before an essential event, dental troubles can cause great pain and discomfort. At Oris Dental, we understand the urgency and unpredictability of dental emergencies. That’s why we offer emergency dentistry services through our after-hours
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