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Spring Issue 2015
Spring Issue 2015
Welcome to our spring edition of our
newsletter. As the weather gets warmer,
spring/summer sports seasons are set to begin
again. With the new sporting season about to
start, now is the time to get your new
mouthguard so that you are prepared for
success.
Laughing Gas
Survey
Bruxism
Recalls
What am I?
Laughing Gas
IN OTHER NEWS
CDBS Bulk Billing is here!
The Oral Experts Group
now Bulk Bills CDBS
patient. To find out if you
are eligible, please visit
http://www.humanservice
s.gov.au/
Margaret Street
Dental has a new
Look!
We have had some
fantastic changes to
our Margaret St clinic
recently with the
façade of the building
being painted a
beautiful bright white
and the front doors
being upgraded to an
automatically opening
sliding door to allow
ease of access.
We are now easier
than ever to find!
Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing
gas, nitrous or RA is a chemical compound with
the formula N2O. At room temperature, it is a
colourless, non-flammable gas, with a slightly
sweet odour and taste. It is used in both surgery
and dentistry for its relaxation and analgesic
effects. It is known as
"laughing gas" due to
the euphoric effects of
inhaling it
Nitrous Oxide has been
used for anesthesia in dentistry since December
1844 but its debut as a generally accepted
method, however, came in 1863, when Gardner
Quincy Colton introduced it more broadly in New
York City.
The first devices used in dentistry to administer
the gas, known as Nitrous Oxide inhalers, were
designed in a very simple way with the gas stored
and breathed through a breathing bag made of
rubber cloth. Today these simple and somewhat
unreliable inhalers have been replaced within the
field of dentistry by a simplified version of the
larger anesthetic machines used by hospitals. The
purpose of the machine allows for a simpler
design, as it only
delivers a mixture of
nitrous
oxide
and
oxygen for the patient
to inhale in order to help
you relax as well as
reducing
discomfort
associated with dental
procedures.
Do you have any
feedback?
We welcome and value your
constructive feedback in
order to continually improve
our service to you. Help us
with your feedback by clicking
on the link or by sending us
an email:
enquiries@oralsexpertsgroup
.com.au
The Oral Experts Group
Survey
Recently you may have noticed an Oral Experts
Group Survey appear in your email inbox. We
appreciate all feedback as it helps us to know
where you think we are doing well and where
we can improve.
Fill it in for the chance to win a prize!!
Bruxism/Grinding
Fun Dental facts
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Just like your finger print is
unique, your tongue print is
unique to you as well

Newborn babies do not
actually have tooth decay
bacteria. They receive the
bacteria from parents who
kiss their children or blow on
hot food
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Those of you who drink
carbonated beverages loaded
with sugar have roughly 63%
more tooth decay, cavities,
tooth loss, and other dental
problems
The average person will
spend close to 38.5 days
brushing their teeth during
their lifetime.
Bruxism is excessive
clenching or grinding
of the teeth that is not
a part of normal
chewing movements. It
can lead to excessive wear on the teeth and may
cause permanent damage to the teeth and to
the jaw joints.
The causes of bruxism can arise from a number
of physical and physiological factors including
physical stress, such as illness and dehydration,
physiological stress such as anxiety and tension
and other abnormal anatomy of the teeth or
jaws.
The signs of bruxism can vary in nature but may
include pain in the teeth and sensitivity to hot
and cold, chronic facial pain, tension headaches,
and a grinding noise which is often noticed by
parent, friends and partners. Another obvious
sign is the flattened
and worn surfaces on
teeth which can
expose the dentine
layer of the tooth.
After bruxism has been diagnosed by your
dentist, treatment can involve counselling for
stress related causes, repairing the damage
caused by the behavior or constructing an
occlusal splint in order to help stop grinding.
An occlusal splint is like a small rigid
mouthguard that fits over the upper teeth. It
prevents further wear along the tooth surfaces.
Our Practice Locations
The Importance of Dental Recalls
Range Dental
As a general rule everyone who owns their own
vehicle, gets it regularly serviced at least once a
year. Well we should do the same for our teeth
as they are even more important.
22a James Street
Toowoomba, QLD, 4350
Dental recalls allows us to check the oral
environment for everything from general
cleanliness to dental decay and disease.
Margaret Street Dental
If it has been some time since your last check up,
give us a call and one of friendly staff can assist
in making your appointment.
256 Margaret Street
Toowoomba, QLD, 4350
Southtown Dental
6 Leichardt Street
Toowoomba, QLD, 4350
Dental Jokes
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A little boy was taken to
the dentist. It was
discovered that he had a
cavity that had to be filled.
"Now, young man," asked
the dentist, " what kind of
filling would you like for
that tooth?"
"Chocolate, please,"
replied the youngster.
An elderly patient went to
have her teeth checked.
"Mrs. Hopgood, your teeth
are good for the next 50
years." the dentist beamed.
To which she replied, "What
will they do without me?"
What am I?
Do you know what this
dental object is used for?
Email your answer, full
name
and
telephone
number for your chance to
win a battery powered
toothbrush. All correct
entries will go into a draw
to be held on date. The
winner
will
be
notified
by
[email protected]
email.
We look forward to providing you with more
information in our summer edition. From the
team at the Oral Experts Group!