Teaching good oral hygiene to your children Did you know that parents should assist their child with brushing and flossing their teeth twice daily until 8-9 years old? To mark World Oral Health Day the Australian Dental Association have some great tips to help parents care for their child's oral health. It’s never too [...]
‘Sensitive Teeth’ are teeth that are painful when exposed to extremes of temperatures. Sensitivity can be triggered by hot, cold, sweet or acidic food and drinks. The pain experienced is often sudden sharp pain. Underneath the protective enamel coating of teeth is a highly porous layer called dentine. If the tooth is not covered [...]
Limestone Dental Group is a Medibank Members' Choice dentist. Members’ Choice Advantage dentists are a select group of Members’ Choice dentists where members with extras cover for two months or more can get 100% back on up to two dental check-ups every year, including x-rays. You can also visit a Members' Choice Advantage dentist to [...]
TUH has a network of preferred provider dentists across Queensland to improve health care services to its members. At Limestone Dental we are excited to be one of these preferred providers. Preferred Providers charge an agreed fee per service which is generally lower than non-preferred dental providers. Members on any extras cover (excluding Basic [...]
Limestone Dental Group are participating Dental providers for HCF in Ipswich. This means that we can offer the maximum rebate on dental services for members of HCF who have extras cover. Any gap cost you have will depend on the level of your HCF Dental cover. Should you require treatment our team at Limestone Dental [...]
Play it safe, wear a mouthguard. Each year, thousands of adults and children are treated for dental injuries that could have been prevented or minimised by simply wearing a mouthguard. The Australian Dental Association strongly recommends the use of a mouthguard in any sport or activity where collision or contact is likely, and during both [...]
Do you have dental phobias or have issues with having dentistry provided in a dental surgery? At Limestone Dental we understand that for some people going to the dentist is a nerve-racking experience. When you need to get dental treatment it can be even more unsettling. While most dental procedures aren’t painful, some people can get [...]
Brushing... Keeping your teeth clean and healthy If you’re like most people, you probably don’t give much thought to how you brush your teeth, beyond squirting on some toothpaste and scrubbing back and forth. But as your dentist will tell you, how you brush your teeth matters a great deal. How often you brush, how [...]
The Importance of Mouthguards in Sport As physical fitness is an important part of a healthy life, being involved in sports is a great way to maintain a fit body and mind. However, sports also come with injuries and problems that can be prevented with the proper equipment. Even a single blow to the [...]