Month: November 2017
Fuelling the Greed
Fuelling the Greed Thanks to persuasive advertising and company endorsements from our sports men and women, many people, including children, teenagers, adults, parents and coaches believe that commercially prepared sports drinks are a must. But for the majority of us a well-balanced...Sports Gluttony
Gluttony is another word you don’t normally associate with the super-fit and sporty! But certain habits such as snacking and grazing put our teeth at risk! Tooth decay is caused by how frequently we snack and how long you are exposed to...When should my child first see the dentist?
Earlier than you think! Just because your baby doesn’t have a full set of teeth doesn’t mean they are not at risk. As a general rule, you should book an appointment with your dentist when your baby’s first tooth becomes visible or...Missing Teeth
I have a missing tooth – should I have the gap closed? Your teeth support and rely on each other. When one or more teeth are missing, the remaining teeth can shift out of their normal position. In most cases it is...Patient Story – Mandible Advancement/Somnomed
I would like to greatly thank Sean and the Spa Dental team for looking after my dental and general health this year. The mandible advancement/Somnomed device that Sean has fitted for me couldn’t have come at a better time. After 3 days...Staff News
There has been a few staff changes in 2012 at Spa Dental. Karen, our senior dental assistant, has left us after 7 wonderful years of service and dedication. She'll be greatly missed and we wish her every possible success and happiness in...Swapping Surgical Gloves for Bicycle Gloves
Dr Sean Parsonage Sean is taking on a huge challenge in October by cycling 200km over 2 days to help 'Conquer Cancer'. He is raising money for the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse RPA Foundation. The weekend of the 13th and 14th of October he'll...Hygienist Corner with Kylie & Jody
Dental HygienistWant to save $50 on your next hygiene appointment??? Of course you do. Well, Kylie is having another baby boy in June and is somewhat...