Root canal therapy is one of those complex dental treatments that people often associate with pain and concern. Once upon a time, that perception may have been warranted. But root canal therapy – and the associated materials and technologies – have advanced. And not just a little. Root canal treatment has advanced considerably. In most […]

My recent experience with dental veneers is one worth sharing. I am passionate about helping people create a smile they love. There is something very satisfying about seeing a person’s confidence grow because they feel good about their smile. I feel a person’s smile is the gateway to their heart. Without good teeth, it’s not […]

Did someone say baby? If you’ve visited us lately, you would have noticed something funny going on. We’re expanding! We now have several of our wonderful team who’ve added to their families recently. Between them, and Dr Les and his wife expecting a new little one (number five!), we think Define Dental will have to […]

A question I’m regularly asked by parents is, “how do I get my kids to brush their teeth?” It’s a common dilemma in most households with young kids. In the morning chaos before kindy and school, and then again before bedtime, parents everywhere are stressed out by what should be just a simple exercise. Kids […]

An oral care hygiene routine you love probably isn’t something that’s made its way to your to do list any time recently. I get that. Most of us learnt to brush our teeth as kids. Maybe you were shown a few times, told to brush morning and night, and if you were lucky, floss regularly. […]

As a Gold Coast dentist, I’ve noticed some surprising – and misleading – perceptions around dental fillings over my 25+ years of practice. Where patients talk about fillings, I talk about restorations. Why is that? When I’m treating a person’s teeth, I’m hardly working on a piece of art. Or am I? A filling – […]

When people are looking to replace amalgam fillings, or need a new filling, I’m often asked to explain the difference between a restoration and a filling. I’m also asked to explain the benefits of tooth coloured versus silver amalgam fillings, particularly for people who are concerned about the health risks. You know, these are good […]