Issue 6 Winter 2012

Practice Catch Up
With the dropping temperatures and the beautiful cloudless days, Winter is well and truly here! We hope you had a lovely Autumn with all the public holidays, Easter long weekend and Mothers day, we certainly did! free interactive education sessions please contact us for more information.

WELCOME BACK!
As some of our patients would already know, we have recently welcomed back Belinda our wonderful Practice Manager. Belinda is back with us part time after giving birth to a beautiful baby girl, Samantha, last year.

WHATS BEEN HAPPENING

The last few months have been very exciting for the team. Invisalign is now here and all of our patients seem just as excited as we are about it! Alan our Oral Health Therapist has just started his Invisalign treatment, make sure you follow his progress on our Facebook page, well be posting his progress photos and asking him questions about his treatment, if you would like to ask Alan any questions about his Invisalign journey feel free to post on our Facebook page, or you can email us directly. Donna our fantastic treatment coordinator attended The Glen Wedding Expo in March and met some lovely Brides and their families. Donna is also busy at the moment organising Oral Health Education for the local schools, if your school is interested in taking advantage of our

QUEST AWARDS
Its that time of year again when Quest newspapers are recognising local businesses efforts with the Quest Business Achiever Awards. We are honoured to have been nominated within the Health Care category of the Southern Star awards. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and patient care and are so grateful that you have taken the time to vote for us. If you havent had a chance to cast your vote as yet, wed love your support before voting ends on June 12. Visit: www.questawards.com.au

DID YOU KNOW

THE FIRST BRISTLE TOOTHBRUSH WAS INVENTED IN CHINA DURING THE TANG DYNASTY (619-907)

Toothpaste Confusion
Purchasing toothpaste is fast becoming a dilemma for consumers with so many different brands and types, all claiming to do different things hitting our shelves. We are often asked by our patients, which tooth paste is best? and which one should I use? Here well uncover what you should look for in a toothpaste, to ensure youre using the right toothpaste for you.

from your dental professional. Whitening toothpastes are also becoming extremely popular with the promise of whitening your teeth in a week. While it may appear that the toothpaste is whitening your teeth, it is actually just removing the surface staining. Its not recommended to use whitening toothpaste for extended periods of time due to the abrasive properties that remove the surface staining can also harm the enamel if used on a regular basis. The right toothpaste for you is a matter of personal preference and depends on your individual oral health status. If youre still unsure what kind of toothpaste you should be using, ask your dental professional what is best to help you achieve optimal oral health at home.

WHAT? WHEN? WHY?

What you should look for in a general toothpaste is one that contains approximately 1000 parts per million (ppm) Fluoride. Brushing your teeth with a fluoridated toothpaste is important because it strengthens the tooth enamel and helps prevent dental decay (cavities). If you are at high risk of dental decay it may be recommended you use a toothpaste with a higher fluoride concentration, your dentist or hygienist will advise if this is the case. Ideally a general toothpaste that contains fluoride as well as antimicrobial properties which help kill germs that cause gum disease, used in conjunction with correct brushing technique will help to achieve optimal oral health. Also choosing a toothpaste you like the taste of will help insure you use it regularly. When dealing with tooth sensitivity the confusion about what toothpaste to use can sometimes be as painful as the sensitivity itself! Tooth sensitivity occurs when the dentine is revealed due to thinning enamel or receding gums. Recent breakthroughs in sensitive toothpaste technology now enables the toothpaste to instantly relieve sensitivity. Different toothpastes achieve a similar result differently. Sensodyne Rapid Relief uses potassium nitrate to block receptors that transmit hot and cold signals into pain. Colgate pro-relief uses pro-argin technology that plugs and seals dentinal tubules to provide instant relief. If tooth sensitivity persists you should seek advice

GETTING TO KNOW US
Jaimie-lee is one of dedicated clinical coordinators who works alongside both Dr Chang and Alan, as well as currently completing her Certificate III in Dental Assisting. Heres a few things you might not know about our bubbly team member. Born: Nambour, Sunshine Coast Raise: All over Queensland Favourite Food: chocolate and curry but not together! Food Dislike: PEAS!!! YUCK! Favourite Movie: The Little Mermaid Hobbies/Interests: Dance, family and friends, work (I really really do!) Pets: 2 miniature dogs, Mira and Marley

Whats On
This Winter school holidays entertain the kids at the Hills! June 27-30 at 11am and 1pm daily, come and see everyones favourite, adorable siblings from outer space, The Wot Wots Spottywot and Dottywot, and of course theyre special friend Skypod. Then during the second week of the school holidays (July 2-7) world famous Puppeteer David Hamilton is back, with his colourful action packed musical extravaganza at 11am and 1pm daily. For more information about whats on at the Hills visit the centre website. www.sbhshoppingtown.com.au

Sunnybank Hills Shoppingtown, Sunnybank Hills Qld 4109 Phone 3272 8833 | Email info@smilebrightdental.com.au

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