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Pulpotomy: "root canal" for...
What is a pulpotomy? A pulpotomy is the process of partially removing and treating a baby tooth’s pulp, when it is deeply decayed. Pulp is the soft connective tissue underneath the crown of a tooth...
Sunday, March 8th, 2015
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What is a space maintainer?
What is a space maintainer? A space maintainer is a custom-made appliance fitted by a dentist, made of metal. The appliance is cemented on to your child’s tooth – this is termed a fixed appliance....
Sunday, March 8th, 2015
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HICAPS & Health Fund Rebates
At Concord Dental Practice, we have HICAPS claiming facilities which allow our patients to conveniently claim their health fund rebates immediately from their health fund right then and there. With...
Saturday, January 10th, 2015
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Emergencies over the Christmas Break
We will be closed for 3 weeks over the Christmas break as of the 22nd of December to the 12th of January 2015. In the case of a dental emergency during this time, please call 0412 160 047 to speak...
Thursday, December 18th, 2014
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Get your rebate, before it's too late!
The end of the year is once again fast approaching. As it is a busy time of the year, we would like to remind you that the majority of health fund rebates will expire at the end of the year. Rather...
Monday, November 24th, 2014
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Do I need to have my wisdom teeth removed?
Wisdom teeth are nothing new - they have been around for years, or you could say, they have stayed around for years. A common theory suggests that our wisdom teeth are a left over genetic trait from...
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014
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Dental Health Week is here!
Dental Health Week starts on the 4th – 10th of August this year. One week is scheduled every year to help raise awareness and highlight the importance of dental health. The topic for this year’s...
Monday, August 4th, 2014
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How to Select the Right Toothbrush
Have you ever noticed that there is always a mountain of choices for different tooth brushes on sale? The task of choosing the right one can sometimes be a little daunting and often patients are...
Monday, August 4th, 2014
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Good Oral Hygiene Habits for Your Kids
A common problem faced by most parents is that although they are aware that their children need to clean their teeth, they feel that they are not sure about how to do it ‘properly’. Keeping your...
Monday, July 21st, 2014
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The Harmful effects of Soft Drink on your...
Most adolescent children love drinking sports drinks or energy drinks. It is important to monitor your child’s consumption of these sweet fluids as the majority of soft drinks we sip on throughout...
Monday, July 21st, 2014