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YOU COULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR DENTAL TREATMENT COSTS
- 1 April 2017
- Andrea Koorey
If you have a dental problem and you receive a Work and Income (WINZ) benefit or have a Community Services Card, or you have a dental problem caused by an accident, you are likely to be eligible for financial assistance for the dental treatment of that problem.
How to get a dental appointment quickly when there is an urgent need for one.
- 4 March 2017
- Andrea Koorey
Dental pain and emergencies are not at all pleasant and can be caused by infection, teeth breakages, and trauma. Here is some advice regarding how to get urgent dental care when it is required.
DENTAL EROSION – are your teeth being eroded away?
- 22 January 2017
- Andrea Koorey
Commonly consumed drinks and foods could be dissolving the surfaces of your teeth and, as is often the case, prevention is way better than cure. Read on to see if your lifestyle might be putting you at risk of dental erosion.
Diabetes and your Dental Health
- 4 January 2017
- Andrea Koorey
If you have diabetes you are more likely to develop problems in your mouth, including gum disease, and other dental problems. Here is some information about these links and what preventive measures you can take.
Sugary Drinks, Dental Decay, Obesity and Diabetes
- 1 January 2017
- Andrea Koorey
Sugary drinks, including 100% fruit juices, can cause dental decay, obesity and diabetes. The amount of sugar in sugary drinks is staggering....
Oral (Mouth) Cancer - Early detection makes all the difference
- 12 October 2016
- Andrea Koorey
Anyone can be affected by oral cancer, whether they have their own teeth or not. Early detection and early treatment are key - and we've got some guidelines to help you know what to look out for...
Fizzy drink's less sparkling side
- 12 August 2016
- Andrea Koorey
We all know fizzy drink is bad for your teeth, but just how bad? Check out this junior scientist's experiment to see it for yourself...
3 great reasons to take care of your teeth
- 5 August 2016
- Andrea Koorey
Alzheimer's disease, pancreatic cancer and heart disease might not be what you are expecting in a conversation about dental hygiene! Here are three more good reasons for taking care of your teeth...