Mountain Top Dental in Buderim, Queensland | Dentist & dental surgery

Mountain Top Dental

Locality: Buderim, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 5477 1998

Address: 129 King St #6 4556 Buderim, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.mountaintopdental.com.au/

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26.01.2022 6 is a cool numberThis is also how many feet you should store your toothbrush from the toilet to avert airborne particles from accumulating on your toothbrush’s bristles.

22.01.2022 What Does It Mean If I Have a Tooth Cavity? A tooth cavity is tooth decay, meaning you have a hole in a tooth. It’s also called dental caries and is generally caused by bacterial buildup in your mouth. Everybody has mouth bacteria that are found in a sticky layer of dental plaque that coats your teeth. Whenever you eat something rich in sugars or carbohydrates, the bacteria in plaque turn sugars into acid. Over time, these acids gradually erode tooth enamel, which is the hard, outer coating on teeth that normally protects the tooth against decay. As your tooth enamel weakens, it exposes the dentine underneath, and which is more easily destroyed by bacteria. Eventually, bacteria can reach the tooth nerve, by which stage you will probably have a very nasty toothache. http://www.mountaintopdental.com.au//what-does-it-mean-if/

20.01.2022 Dads are the most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers, and singers of song Wishing all the Dads, granddads, stepdads, fathers to be, father-in-laws and Godfathers a very Happy Father’s day.

18.01.2022 Dental Cleanings and Check Ups Are Extremely Important Coming to see us for a regular check-up and clean is one of the most important factors in maintaining good oral health. Regular check-ups can prevent cavities, root canals, gum disease, oral cancer, and other dental conditions. Don’t wait until you have a problem before you see your dentist, help prevent problems before they happen.

17.01.2022 Keep your teeth for the rest of your life Cavities, gum disease and bad breath are all indicators of poor oral health. According to the Australian Dental Association's 2020 Adult Oral Health Tracker, nearly a third of the adult population in 2020 has untreated tooth decay, up from 25 per cent in 2018, while less than half the adult population report brushing twice daily or visiting a dentist in the last 12 months.... https://www.westernadvocate.com.au//tracking-our-oral-pr/

17.01.2022 6 is a cool numberThis is also how many feet you should store your toothbrush from the toilet to avert airborne particles from accumulating on your toothbrush’s bristles.

13.01.2022 Milk and hard cheese encourage saliva production, which neutralise the acid in your mouth and helps prevent staining. Also, the calcium and other nutrients protect tooth enamel from eroding. Apples, pineapples and strawberries are natural teeth-whiteners. Raw broccoli and celery are fibrous veggies, which help to clean your teeth while you munch.

12.01.2022 What Does It Mean to Have Deep Gum Pockets? A gum pocket is the space or gap between our tooth and its surrounding gum. Your hygienist or dentist will use a tiny little ruler we call a probe to measure the space between your gum and tooth, the pocket. Healthy gums will fit snuggly around the tooth and the measurement will be between 1-3mm. When there is plaque or tartar around or below the gum, it starts to pull away creating a deeper pocket due to inflammation and swelling from the bacteria. This is when the gum starts to have 'pockets' deeper than 3mm indicating some form of gum disease. These deep pockets now allow for bacteria to travel down further below the gum and can start to affect and damage the bone around the teeth. The deeper the pocket is, usually the more severe the inflammation or disease is.

12.01.2022 Don’t forget we’re heading into that time of year again. USE IT OR LOSE IT! Don’t let your health fund rebates go to waste. Please ring us on 07 5477 1998 to book in your appointment.

11.01.2022 Little Teeth Truths: Back to School Oral Health Tips for Parents Is your child’s dental health ready for back-to-school? When a child has a healthy mouth, it can improve their concentration and ability to learn at school. In contrast, untreated dental problems can be painful, and treatment may involve time off school. We’ve listed a few oral health tips to make sure your child is ready for school. http://www.mountaintopdental.com.au//little-teeth-truths-/

10.01.2022 Introducing Our Rhondair Air Purifying SystemThis year has certainly been challenging, but everyone has worked hard to find good solutions for keeping people safe, and Mountain Top Dental is no exception. Whenever you visit our dental practice for dental care, we want you to know we are doing everything possible to protect your health and the health of our dental team. As part of our COVID-19 protocols, we have invested in a Rhondair Air Purifying System, and we feel this is a critical piece of equipment for helping to prevent the transmission of viruses.http://www.mountaintopdental.com.au//introducing-our-rhon/

10.01.2022 What is Dental Hygienist? Dental Hygienists are your partners in prevention, encouraging brushing, flossing and rinsing to protect your oral and overall health. Dental Hygienists are primary health care providers who play a vital role in ensuring optimal oral and overall health for all Australians.

09.01.2022 Tongue-tie treatments in Paediatric Dentistry Tongue-tie is referred to as an embryological remnant of the tissue in the midline between the undersurface of the tongue and floor of the mouth. This tissue is known to inhibit the normal flexible movements of the tongue. The attachments of this tissue can be normal or multiple variants of the normal. Many a times, tongue-tie presents with subtle signs which explains why more than frequently the condition is missed on evaluation ...and subsequent diagnosis by various professionals. Most common pointer that brings parents or the providers to check for the tongue-tie is speech alteration. Children with tongue-tie are unable to pronounce some of the speech sounds such as, CH, S, M, K, G, N, G, T, D, N, L , R, Z. They might stutter and may also be observed to avoid certain talking situations and words. Apart from speech alteration, there are many other signs and symptoms that start to surface from birth. These signs are divided into: baby’s signs and mother’s signs and experiences. See more

09.01.2022 Why Are Some of Us Born Without Wisdom Teeth? Not everyone has wisdom teeth. In fact, a study shows that up to 35% of people have missing wisdom teeth. There are three main reasons why wisdom teeth may be lacking inside the mouth: -They are present but still haven’t erupted yet. Wisdom teeth may never erupt if they are impacted (not enough space for them to grow) and may remain dormant in the jaw bone for many years. ... =The lack of wisdom teeth related to genes. A study recently carried out in Princeton University shows evolution has a large role to play in the absence of wisdom teeth. The study shows that the expanding brain size over hundreds and thousands of years, meant that the head was no longer large enough to accommodate a larger brain and an extra set of teeth, therefore a gradual shift in jaw engineering doesn’t allow a third molar to form correctly as they are no longer needed because we mainly rely on our first and second molars to do the chewing, so the lack of the third set won’t prevent you from eating without difficulty.

09.01.2022 What is Myobraces? The Myobrace System is a no-braces approach to straightening your teeth and jaws. Treatment uses myofunctional orthodontic techniques to address the poor oral habits (known as myofunctional habits) that are the real, underlying causes of crooked teeth and uses light, intermittent forces to align the teeth. Myobraces is suitable for kids as young as 3 years old up to 15 years old. ... For more information or to book in a consultation, please call us on 07 5477 1988

09.01.2022 Wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy Valentine’s Day!

09.01.2022 A tiny jaw from Greenland sheds light on the origin of complex teeth Scientists have described the earliest known example of dentary bone with two rows of cusps on molars and double-rooted teeth. The new findings offer insight into mammal tooth evolution, particularly the development of double-rooted teeth. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releas/2020//201013124056.htm

08.01.2022 Did you know? If you're right handed, you will chew your food on your right side. If you're left handed, you will tend to chew your food on your left side.

08.01.2022 Cosmetic Dentistry: How We Can Help Improve Your Smile Cosmetic dentistry is becoming increasingly popular, and there is a wide range of exciting treatment to help improve your smile. Some, such as teeth whitening, dental bonding and white fillings, and crowns, bridges and veneers, are relatively quick to complete. Others, like braces and dental implants, take longer but can provide results that last for years or life. http://www.mountaintopdental.com.au//cosmetic-dentistry-h/

07.01.2022 Straws can save your teeth! Did you know that soft drinks and fruit juices are the biggest culprits of tooth decay in children. This is due to the erosive effect of citric acid, which destroys the tooth enamel. Getting your child to drink through a straw means it bypasses the teeth and instead goes onto the tongue and roof of your mouth. Also limiting fruit juice to meal times, when they produce more saliva, will help to reduce the effects of harmful acid attacks.

06.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

05.01.2022 Today is National R U OK day, Across Australia and the world people are facing an unprecedented situation as our health authorities and governments act to manage the spread of COVID-19. Some people in your world might be feeling anxious, worried or be physically unwell or concerned about their health and wellbeing. It is more important than ever to listen with an open mind and ask R U OK? And what you can do to help if you are concerned about someone you know or love. https://www.ruok.org.au/

02.01.2022 Lets talk the 101 on Mouth guards When it comes to Mouthguards you really only have two options; 1. Boil & Bite Mouthguards... 2. Custom Fitted Mouthguards Boil & Bite mouthguards, often the more cost-effective method when compared to Custom Fitted Mouthguards the Boil & Bite is a great alternative if you are playing social sport or sport that isn’t high impact like Basketball, Netball and Soccer. These mouth guards are found at your local sporting goods store. Although these mouthguards are quick and easy to fit as well as cost effective, they offer potentially less protection (when compared to custom fitted mouth guards) and can be looser fitting. Custom fitted mouthguards, are perfect for high impact sports such as Soccer. Rugby Union, Rugby League, Field Hockey and Boxing. To get a custom fitted mouth guard, you simply need to make an appointment with us, so your dentist can make a custom mould of your teeth and get your mouth guard made. Custom fitted mouth guards are a little more costly and time consuming than the standard boil & bite mouthguard, however it offers more protection against those higher impact sports and wont impact breathing whilst you are playing.

02.01.2022 Tips on how to floss Our dentists here at Mountain Top Dental are the most qualified to instruct you on how to floss correctly, but there are some basic tips that you can follow: Tip 1. Wind approximately 45cm of floss around your middle fingers and grip it tightly between your thumbs and index fingers.... Tip 2. Keeping the thumb and forefingers close together, gently guide the floss between the teeth, taking care not to cut or damage your gums with abrupt movement. You should use a side-to-side motion to ensure the sides of both teeth are cleaned equally. Tip 3. To clean the neck of the tooth, which is the point where it meets the gums, curl the floss and insert it gently under the gum. If sticking your fingers into your mouth with a cord of thin filament strung between them isn’t your idea of fun, then consider using either a less invasive floss threader (a nylon loop which you thread the floss) or a floss pick (the floss is held taut between two prongs on a handle) to do the job.

02.01.2022 Dentists are seeing an uptick in cracked teeth during the pandemic Pandemic-induced stress is taking a toll on our mental health, physical health, and overall well-being. Now dentists are now having to combat an unexpected consequence of stress, as more people come into their offices with cracked teeth https://www.insider.com/dentists-see-uptick-in-cracked-teet

01.01.2022 Myth or Fact? Taking care of my child’s baby teeth isn’t really necessary - MYTH Yes, your child will lose his or her baby teeth as time passes, but those baby teeth are paving the way for the permanent teeth to come, Neglecting to take proper care of your child’s baby teeth can cause problems with their bite and the health of the permanent teeth.

25.12.2021 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

23.12.2021 Dental Cleanings and Check Ups Are Extremely Important Coming to see us for a regular check-up and clean is one of the most important factors in maintaining good oral health. Regular check-ups can prevent cavities, root canals, gum disease, oral cancer, and other dental conditions. Don’t wait until you have a problem before you see your dentist, help prevent problems before they happen.

19.12.2021 Symptoms of a cracked tooth Some types of damage are harmless and do not necessarily require treatment. However, if a person experiences the following signs, they may have more extensive damage that needs dental treatment: pain when chewing or biting... swollen gums around the cracked tooth teeth that have suddenly become sensitive to sweetness and hot or cold foods pain that comes and goes discomfort around the teeth and gums that is hard to distinguish See more

06.12.2021 Wishing you and your family a happy Easter!

02.12.2021 Six Dental Tips for Keeping Your Teeth Happy This Easter Families everywhere will be celebrating Easter, and we have some tips to help protect your family’s dental health and help you navigate this sugary celebration. http://www.mountaintopdental.com.au//six-dental-tips-for-/

20.11.2021 School holidays are the perfect time to visit us, Claim up to $1000 in Child dental benefits for free CDBS, ask us about your eligibility today!

07.11.2021 Our Easter trading hours. We will be CLOSED from Friday the 2nd- Monday the 5th, reopening as normal Tuesday the 6th April

31.10.2021 By making the #SwitchforNature this Earth Hour, you’ll be joining millions of Australians taking part in the largest global environmental movement. Are you switching off?

20.10.2021 Dental Injury and Sport, How to Gain the Most Out of Your Mouthguard Did you know that most dental injuries occur while people are enjoying sporting and recreational activities? Those aged under 25 are more at risk. Unfortunately, a dental injury can be painful and expensive to treat and can harm the appearance of your smile. It can result in knocked out or chipped teeth, a broken jaw, and cut lips, gums and cheeks. You may need to take time off school or work to recover, and the lifelong costs of restorative dental treatment can add up quickly. We much prefer to help our patients prevent these kinds of injuries by supplying a well-fitting custom mouthguard. http://www.mountaintopdental.com.au//dental-injury-and-sp/

12.10.2021 Be Proud of your mouth. This year, we want to inspire change by focusing on the importance of oral health for overall health, because good oral health can help you live a longer, healthier life. And that is something worth taking action for. http://www.mountaintopdental.com.au//be-proud-of-your-mou/