This week’s guest dentist is Dr Erna Linsao-Mendoza DMD, one of our associate dentists here on the Central Coast. In this blog, she talks about tooth decay, a topic that would likely resonate during this time of COVID-19 lockdown, when we are all eating more “comfort food” like sugary and acidic ones! Read on to find out what Dr Erna has got to say about this dental issue.
Read MoreRoot Canal Treatment, also known as Root Canal Therapy (aka “RCT”) is a common dental procedure wherein the primary objectives are to remove infected tissue located inside the tooth, preserve and increase the life of the affected dentition. The damage caused by dental decay or trauma to the tooth can lead to pain and potential early loss.
Root Canal Treatment is considered a superior alternative to tooth extraction. Just like other common dental treatments, many patients still perceive that RCT is painful, costly and does not work. Here are some of the most common concerns and myths about Root Canal Treatment that I would like to address.
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On May 7, the National Cabinet approved a move from Level 2 to Level 1 in Dentistry. What does this mean for us? Is everything back to normal once again? Not entirely, but we can do all dental services provided that we remain vigilant in our screening of patients and only treat those patients who do not meet the epidemiological and clinical risk factors for COVID-19.
Read MoreGiven the underlying COVID-19 risks PLUS the social distancing rules we have all been doing our best to adhere to in the past couple of weeks (or is it months already?), the common question we encounter is:
Is it safe to go to the dentist during the COVID-19 crisis?
Find out what we are doing at New Leaf Dentists to help ease your worries about whether it is safe to visit your dentists here in Erina, Central Coast at these challenging and often confusing times.
Read MoreWith the government downgrading dental services restrictions from Level 3 to Level 2 effective 27 April 2020, our team is back on board to make sure we are available to provide necessary dental treatments to our patients here on the Central Coast. Though still subject to restrictions, we are able to do more than we were allowed to in the past few weeks. Thank you for your support and understanding at these trying times.
Read MoreLooking After Your Children's Baby Teeth
Primary Teeth (aka “Baby Teeth”): Are they really important?
As they will be replaced with the permanent teeth anyway, many people think and even consider that children's baby teeth aren’t essential. The fact of the matter is, primary teeth (also known as baby/temporary teeth), are very important in every child’s physical and emotional development.
Read MoreAs our lives have changed so significantly in a way that we never imagined in our lifetime due to the worldwide CORONAVIRUS pandemic, sometimes it feels like our days are just passing us by.
Whether you are still working at your usual workplace, or now working from home AND homeschooling your kids, our lives have been turned upside down! Keeping up with good oral hygiene is very important especially now that we are out of routine and most likely eating and drinking more than usual.
Here are some tips on how to maintain good oral health during this time of self-isolation.
Read MoreUPDATE ON OUR COVID-19 RESPONSE: In accordance with the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) and the Australian Dental Association (ADA) guidelines, all routine and non-urgent dental treatments are to be deferred to a later date. We will remain open at a reduced capacity temporarily to provide URGENT and EMERGENCY DENTAL TREATMENTS DURING THIS TIME.
Read MoreWhen should a parent take their child on their first dental visit? Introducing your child to the dentist at an early age can help them associate this with a pleasant and even fun, positive experience. Read on!
Read MoreYour health and safety is of upmost priority for us amidst the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
With the ever increasing concerns and evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we at New Leaf Dentists are committed to ensuring that our clinic remains as safe as possible for our patients, visitors, dentists and our staff. We have been closely monitoring the advice of the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Government Health departments and the Australian Dental Association (ADA) to ensure that we minimise the risk to those who enter our doors.
Please read this important message from our Principal Dentist, Dr. Vergara , regarding our response to the Coronavirus situation.
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