Here’s something to smile about There are more reasons to give our teeth some love and attention than just preventing cavities. Good oral hygiene is an important part of our overall health and well-being. Each year in the first week of August the Australian Dental Association promotes Dental Health Week, which aims to make people aware of the key things they need to do to keep their teeth and gums healthy. This year the theme is love – “Love your teeth,” says the ADA.
You might think it doesn't really matter if you skip flossing, brush your teeth half-heartedly and delay going to the dentist, but all these little things add up to poor dental hygiene and that’s doing you and your teeth no favours. It’s easy to make dental hygiene an automatic part of your day, and the benefits last a lifetime. Consider how thoroughly you’re brushing, whether you’re flossing consistently, and of course paying attention to what you’re eating and drinking matters too.
she gets to know you and your teeth and can make the best recommendations for how often to have check-ups. As with the rest of your body, when it comes to teeth, prevention is better than cure. Show your teeth some love every day.
Mornington Peninsula Magazine has highlighted several of our top dentists over the following pages, so enjoy our special feature and contact your dental professional for more information.
Seeing the same dentist is helpful too. By doing so, he or
MORNINGTON + BRIGHTON EAST Dr Sam Verco Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr Sam Verco is a dually qualified Australian Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon with his speciality being the diagnosis and surgical treatment of defects, injuries and diseases of the facial skeleton and its associated structures. Dr Verco enjoys the areas of Wisdom Tooth Removal, Orthognathic Surgery, Dental Implants and Facial Trauma.
Dr Jason Savage Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr Jason Savage is a Victorian trained Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and has a special interest in: Wisdom Teeth Removal, Dental Implants, Corrective Jaw Surgery, Obstruction Sleep Apnoea and Trauma to the Facial Skeleton.
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Dr Brent Woods Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr Brent Woods is a specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with practice locations in Melbourne and Ballarat. Dr Woods is experienced in treating conditions of the head, neck, face, teeth and jaws and has a special interest in Corrective Jaw Surgery, Facial Trauma and Dentoalveolar Surgery including extraction of impacted teeth (including Wisdom Teeth) and Dental Implants.
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