August 5 - 11 is Dental Health Week!

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Did you see the Tooth Fairy?

Today, dentists use the Tooth Fairy to encourage good dental health and hygiene practices, and they even encourage parents to propagate the legend through the idea that a tooth that is cleaner commands a larger price from the Tooth Fairy. This encouragement and the concept of the Tooth Fairy make dental work on children much easier for dentists.

Traditions suggest that when a child lost a baby tooth, it was buried to spare the child the hardships in the next life. In Europe, for a child’s first tooth the tradition of the ‘tand-fe’ or ‘tooth fee’ occurred. It included Vikings using the children’s teeth and other items from their offspring to bring them good luck in a battle. However,

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the more general tradition was born out of fairytales and popular literature. The most popular was the story of a ‘tooth deity’, which was a mouse that would enter children’s rooms and remove baby teeth that had fallen out. This was a folklore that was prominent in Russia, Spain and many Asian countries. Yet the Tooth Fairy as we know her today was popularised as a good fairy myth in 1927 when a book contained an illustration of what we now know as the modern Tooth Fairy. The legend had been obscure for quite some time; however, with the popularity of Walt Disney’s fairy characters, the Tooth Fairy gained momentum and quickly became a presence in most households.

While Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny have been adopted and grossly over-used in promotions by Coca- Cola and Cadbury, which in turn gave them a strong identity, the Tooth Fairy seems up for grabs. Quick sticks, dentists, catch her while you can!

Services:

• General dentistry

• Tooth whitening

• Implants

• Caring and highly skilled staff

• Family dentistry

• Emergency dental services

Dentists:Dr. Steven CarterDr. Peter JohnstoneDr. Ari Barr

Paulette is an experienced, passionate dental hygienist offering a personalised dental hygiene and teeth whitening service in a calm, relaxed and friendly environment.

Paulette uses and recommends quality

products to safely improve your oral health and the colour of your teeth. You can trust her to care for your regular dental hygiene visits and feel confident you will be very happy with her services and experience looking after you.

30+ years clinical dental experience and teaching

Professional In-Chair teeth whitening (Power whitening)

Cosmetic Teeth Whitening (Express whitening)

Teeth Clean & polish (scale and clean) At home whitening kits Oral health Products Gift vouchers available

341-343 Point Nepean Road, Dromana 5981 9300 Find us on Facebook!

www.pearlywhitesprofessional.com.au

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First check up $25 OR GAP FREEwith health insurance

20+ years experience, great with nervous patients

Smile makeover in a day using Crowns and Veneers

0% interest payment plans available

Call us to check if your child is eligible for Medicare bulk billing 5973 5060

209 Dunns Rd, Mornington 5973 5060 www.claritydentalcare.com.au

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The place where smiles are made

The Smile Place Mt Eliza is at the cutting edge of dentistry design and wellbeing. Principal dentist Dr Andre Schertel and his team forge strong relationships with their patients to ensure ultimate comfort and confidence. This is a dental clinic where streamlined dentistry plus the use of advanced technology result in smiles that transform lives.

Dentists and hygienists work together to deliver a premium dental service, while the clinic’s up-to-date technology delivers radical results. 3D scanning technology uses a hand-held camera to take thousands of high-definition photos of the teeth, which are then used to create a 3D model of the jaw. This allows the team to design porcelain crowns or veneers that fit the patient’s prepared teeth in a single visit.

Are you wondering if you should have veneers? This ground-breaking technology is also used for Smile Makeovers - your new smile is entirely digitally designed and then you have the opportunity to try it out in real life! This same technology is used in the clinic’s popular Smilefast Cosmetic Orthodontic Treatment for adults to simulate the potential results of having braces.

Make your smile a priority with The Smile Place Mt Eliza – the smile-making professionals who make you feel welcome too!

By Liz Rogers

THE SMILE PLACE MT ELIZA A: 1299 Nepean Highway, Mount Eliza T: 9775 4600 W: thesmileplace.com.au

We are a modern, state-of-the-art Dental Practice committed to providing personalised care of the highest standard in all aspects of dentistry. Servicing the Westernport and Greater Peninsula area for over 45 years, our team of highly skilled professionals will take care of all your dental health needs. We offer complete oral care for the whole family…. for life!

Dr Andrew Abeysinghe Dr Tom Feehely Dr James Fernando Dr Zibo Wangding Dr Julia Gellatly

We provide the following services:General Dentistry Kid’s Dentistry Cosmetic and Whitening Treatment Oral Surgery Implants and Crowns Root Canal Treatment Child Dental Benefit Schedule Bulk Billed

Ms Michelle Bursa and Ms Hafize Coskun

Save time - Book online! www.hastingsdental.com.au

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WE CAN HELP WITH:

• Orthodontics

• Dental implants

• Cosmetic dentistry

• Crowns and bridges

• Invisalign and Clear Aligners

• Dentures

• Sedation with Happy Gas

• Children’s Dentistry

• Teeth Whitening

Preferred providers of

• Tooth Removal

Including Wisdom Teeth

• Emergency Dentistry

• Mouthguards and Splints

• Root Canal Treatment

• Veneers

• Preventative Dentistry

• Restorations

Top quality dental care at an affordable price

Carrum Downs Dental Care opened in 2010 to help the local community achieve a healthy, beautiful smile. At Carrum Downs Dental Care, all new patients receive a free or gap-free* initial consultation. This consultation will be with one of the clinic’s highly experienced and caring male or female qualified practitioners.

Our clinic provides our patients with a comprehensive range of dental services. Our dentists provide a range of treatments for our patients from the preventative phase right through to orthodontics, implants and root canal procedures. We are the longest operating and most trusted Carrum Downs dentist suitable for you and your family’s needs; we take pride in superior service to our patients.

Dental implants are just one of the treatments on offer. Dental implantation refers to the process of replacing one or more missing teeth that cannot otherwise be saved. They look just like the rest of your teeth, with a titanium screw fixing the tooth to the jawbone and a piece of metal attaching that to the porcelain or ceramic crown.

Orthodontics specialises in the alignment of both the teeth and jaws. The dentist corrects a range of issues and helps restore the function and appearance of the patient’s teeth. Services include conventional fixed braces, clear tooth-coloured braces, clear

aligners and also fixed and removable orthodontic appliances. Invisalign is a discrete alternative to metal braces for straightening teeth.

Crowns and veneers are a long-term option that can be used for function or to change the appearance of your smile. A crown is a full covering that protects a damaged tooth. A crown can be part of a bridge or a dental implant. Crowns can also be used to change the aesthetics of a tooth or teeth by changing the shape and colour. Dental veneers consist of a thin layer of material placed over a tooth to improve the appearance of a tooth or teeth or to protect the tooth’s surface from damage. Veneers can improve the appearance of discoloured teeth, a gappy or slightly crooked smile, and misshapen teeth.

As the preferred providers for BUPA (Platinum), HCF, Medibank Private (Advantage), CBHS and Smile, you’ll get the maximum instant rebate available when you are a patient at Carrum Downs Dental Care. The clinic also offers interest-free payment plans and Afterpay as payment options. To book in for your consultation and quote call:

CARRUM DOWNS DENTAL CARE A: Shop 8, 115 Hall Rd, Carrum Downs T: 9783 0600 W: www.carrumdownsdentalcare.com.au FB: Carrumdownsdentalcare INSTA: carrumdownsdentalcare *Conditions apply. Does not include any X-rays or treatment. No-gap consultation with dental private health.

Shop 8, 115 Hall Rd, Carrum Downs 9783 0600 www.carrumdownsdentalcare.com.au

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Excellent dental care at Rosebud Dental Group

Rosebud Dental Group is a family orientated private dental practice that has proudly been part of the Mornington Peninsula for 40+ years.

Since its inception, the clinic has always strived to provide a high standard of care to its patients, in 2013 Rosebud Dental Group became one of the first dental practices in Australia to achieve accreditation.

Depending on policy entitlements Medibank, Bupa, HCF and CBHS patients with extras cover may be eligible for 2 fully covered check and cleans per year. Check your policy and call our reception team to find out more.

During Dental Health Week $1 of every toothbrush sold at Rosebud Dental Group will be donated to Oxfam. Over the years members of our Rosebud Dental Group team have participated in the Oxfam Trailwalker to raise funds for this worthy cause.

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Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm Sat 8.30am-1pm

1533 Point Nepean Rd, Capel Sound P: 5982 2800 www.rosebuddental.com.au

Creating beautiful smiles on the Peninsula for over 30 years

Specialist orthodontic care for children, teens and adults.

Highly experienced staff providing first class care, guidance and support to families and individuals on their orthodontic journey.

Expertise in: braces, invisible braces, clear aligners, digital orthodontics, removable & fixed functional appliances

No Referral Required - Interest free payment plans available! Enquire about your new smile today 13 Beach St, Frankston 9783 4511 www.drpeterscottorthodontist.com.au

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