Mint Dental

This week has been Dental Health Week, with a focus on gum health!
A special thank you to Dr. Bina for spreading the word about the importance of oral hygiene.

Remember to:
• Brush twice a day
• Floss daily
• Eat healthy
• Visit your dentist regularly

Keep those pearly whites shining! 😁

You can book your next dental visit online at www.mintdental.com.au.

As the end of financial year approaches, don’t forget to utilise your dental health insurance benefits before they run out!

Online bookings available: www.mintdental.com.au

Healthy eating tip for your teeth!
Fibre rich foods for healthy minerals. The high fibre content helps in mineralising your teeth naturally.

Healthy eating tip for your teeth!
Fibre rich foods for healthy minerals. The high fibre content helps in mineralising your teeth naturally.

It’s Dental Health Week!

Dental Health Week (DHW) is the Australian Dental Association’s (ADA) major annual oral health campaign. It takes place each year in the first full week of August. The campaign focuses on the importance of taking steps to care for your teeth and gums to help you keep your teeth and smile for life.

This year, DHW is focusing on the mouth and whole-body connection. There are links between diseases in the mouth and diseases in the body. Bacteria in the mouth can travel to different sites of the body and inflammation in the mouth can increase the body’s overall inflammation. Six conditions have been explored in how they link with the mouth:

- Heart Disease
- Diabetes
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
- Lung Conditions
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease

To learn more about the link between these conditions and the mouth visit teeth.org.au

Time flies! As the end of financial year approaches, don’t forget to utilise your dental health insurance benefits before they run out!

Conveniently book online (link in bio!)

Baby teeth are so important!
They act as placeholders for permanent teeth, help with chewing and the development of facial bones and muscles, aid in speech development, and help teach good dental care. Baby teeth also play a role in a child’s confidence and self-esteem.
Be sure to bring your child into the dentist for regular checkups to ensure that their teeth develop healthy.

Love your SMILE! This year is already moving by so quickly! Don’t forget to schedule in your regular checkup and clean to maintain good oral health 🙌🏼😀

You can conveniently book online!

This is your new year to shine bright! There’s nothing better than a positive attitude, doing the things you love for yourself and others around you. Happy New Year! 🥳
#2023

Did you know that for a lost of dental health funds, annual benefits will expire by the end of next month?

Now is the time to make sure that you make the most of it by maintaining your oral health, or completing any existing dental treatment you may have been putting off.

October is international breast cancer awareness month 💕 It provides an opportunity for us all to focus on breast cancer and its impact on those affected by the disease in our community.

Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among Australian women (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer). Survival rates continue to improve in Australia with 89 out of every 100 women diagnosed with invasive breast cancer now surviving five or more years beyond diagnosis.

Take the time this month to find out what you need to know about breast awareness and share this important information with your family, friends and colleagues.

To find out more visit canceraustralia.gov.au

Did you know that children between the ages of 0 and 17 may be eligible for free dental care? Through the Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS), they can have up to $1026 in services every two years. Your family must receive a government benefit such as the Family Tax Benefit Part A for your child to be eligible.

Lung cancer continues to be one of the most common cancers worldwide, claiming more lives yearly than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined. It is estimated that lung cancer accounts for nearly one in five cancer deaths globally.

What can you do?

1. Adopt healthy habits
Avoid smoking, plant more trees around you, get air-purifying houseplants, and help others quit using to***co products too. Do what you can to make the environment a lung-friendly one, for both you and your loved ones.

2. Push lung cancer screening
Know anyone with symptoms of lung cancer? Encourage them to screen for lung cancer, as recommended by experts. Lead by example and make a screening appointment for yourself too.

3.Join the fight against lung cancer
Check out what local cancer clinics and medical institutions have in store for this day. Contribute your way by sharing your knowledge of this day and its cause.

Open up and say “Ahhhh, it’s so nice to see you!”

Chewing ice is quite common and some
people think it's completely normal…
Well it's not good for your teeth!

• Chewing ice can damage your teeth
• Can damage restorations (fillings, crowns) and braces
• It creates huge stress on your teeth and your jaw (temporoandibular joint)

So think before you go to chew on a block of ice next time! 😬

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Fiber rich foods for healthy minerals.

Have fruits and boiled veggies at the time
of breaking fast. The high fiber content
helps in remineralizing your teeth naturally.

Did you know that Dental Sealants on permanent molars can reduce cavities by up to 80%? Speak with us about great preventative options like dental sealants at your next visit!

Say Cheese!

Women smile more often than men do. Yep. According to a Yale Research, the average woman smiles 62 times per day, while the average man smiles only 8 times a day. The research also points out that the difference in both genders’ smile rate is bigger when they are younger, specifically in their teenage. Although this difference is modest when individuals enter adulthood.
Many reasons have been cited for this difference: women tend to be more expressive, empathetic, and naturally emotional; amongst other factors.
The most important thing? Just smile and be happy!

Previously unknown health risks for Australians – that gum disease suffered by one in three Australian adults could increase the risk of serious cardiovascular events, Type 2 diabetes and adverse pregnancy outcomes – are now coming to light following decades of dental and medical studies.

The Australian Dental Association (ADA) wants to alert Australians to the very close links between what goes on in their mouths and the far-reaching effects on the rest of the body.

The latest research across a range of studies has shown that people with advanced gum disease (periodontitis) have a much higher risk of a heart attack than people without it.



(Source: Australian Dental Association. Read more at ada.org.au)

Just because your teeth don’t hurt yet, that doesn’t mean you should postpone your routine check-up. Preventative dental care is the only way to ensure you do your best to prevent cavities and promote good oral health.

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As 2021 draws to a close, we reflect back on another year and look forward to all the good times ahead in 2022. We hope that you stayed safe and well through all of the challenges we faced as a community, and appreciate all of the love and support shared with our wonderful patients.

Happy and safe holidays to you and your loved ones!

Opening hours during this period:

Malvern Location – Closed public holidays and 31st of Dec. Open 29th and 30th Dec 10am-3pm and 4th of Jan onwards

Armadale Location – Closed public holidays. Open 29th – 31st Dec 8am-1pm and from 4th of Jan onwards

Braces and clear aligners have become common treatments for both teenagers and adults who want a straighter, more beautiful looking smile. A pretty smile is nice, but there are also oral health benefits of braces, some of which may surprise you, such as:

- An improved bite and jaw alignment
- More confidence
- Better oral care

With improved function of your smile, better oral care habits and more confidence, the benefits of teeth straightening are more than just a nice-looking smile.

If you’re looking to straighten your smile, contact a friendly team at our Armadale or Malvern practices for a consultation to see what’s best for you.

Did you know that most dental health fund benefits expire on December 31. Book your appointment online before then to make the most of them!

We hope you pick a winner and enjoy quality time with friends and family today! 🐎🏇🧲

We can now resume a full range of dental services for our patients from this Friday 22/10/21.
Book online at mintdental.com.au (link in bio)

Have a vision, take small steps, every day and enjoy life along the way. The ups and downs.
Life will never be picture perfect but don't wait until life gets easier, it always does.
Happy Monday and have yourself a great week ❤️

It's normal for teeth to shift and move slightly with age, but in some cases this movement can leave your smile less than straight. Speak with us about the treatment options we have that can help to straighten smiles.

Keep on going 💪🏼

R U OK? Sometimes a good chat can do amazing things.