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I would like to take this opportunity of thanking you for your continued support and for the kind referral of your friends and family to us. We’ll continue to warmly welcome them and certainly aim to care for them to the highest standard.
This year we welcome our new name and image Richmond Fine Dentistry. The new signage will go up in the next few weeks and fresh stationery will also be rolled out before Christmas. If you haven’t had the opportunity check out our new website richmondfinedentistry.com.au
I would like to thank my staff and family for their continued support to me, their energy and enthusiasm does not go unnoticed. Finally, on behalf of everyone here at Richmond Fine Dentistry, I would like to wish you all a safe and joyous Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Seasons Greetings from
Dr Robert Harper
This month we will be providing some advice for parents about dental health for children. As the resident Dental Therapist, I want the first dental visit for our little patients to be relaxing in order to set them up for a life time of positive dental experiences. We make the first visit fun and encourage parents to bring their children in from 2yrs of age so they can get to know the staff, sights, sounds and go for a “ride in the chair”. Examinations will begin from the age of 3-4yrs.
Top tips for toddlers
- To soothe the irritation of teething, give your baby a teething ring to chew on. Cooling this in the fridge is helpful.
- Avoid dipping a child’s dummy in any foods or liquids, especially honey or sweet syrup
- If your baby needs a drink between feeds, use cooled boiled water.
- Follow a nutritious diet and ensure your own teeth and gums are clean and healthy during pregnancy and beyond.
- After feeding, wipe your baby’s teeth with a moist cloth.
- Introduce your infant to tooth cleaning as soon as teeth appear. As infants can’t control swallowing, don’t use toothpaste.
- Avoid prolonged or frequent suckling beyond nutritional needs.
- Avoid putting a child to bed with a bottle containing anything other than water.
- Look for early signs of decay in your child’s mouth; ask your dental therapist or dentist about the lift the lip technique and what to look for.
- At about eighteen months, bring your child to RFD for a check-up so they can become accustomed to regular dental visits.
- Avoid sharing baby’s spoon to prevent transfer of decay causing bacteria to your child.
- Encourage low sugar diet it will help their teeth and long term weight management.
Go to www.richmondfinedentistry.com.au for everything about your dental needs.
And for the adults we have some advice to help your teeth survive the celebrations of the festive season.
Protecting your teeth over the “Silly Season”
Christmas is well known as a time of celebration and indulgence and what better way to celebrate than with a lovely glass (or two!) of vino! But what effect could that wine have on your teeth? A study recently published in the Australian Dental Journal has concluded that the habit of rinsing wine around the mouth caused the pH of the mouth to significantly decrease for up to 6 minutes after ridding the mouth of the liquid. It is this extended period of time with a reduced pH that causes an increase in the risk of developing dental erosion. This form of erosion is known as Acid Erosion and is caused by having an acidic diet i.e. drinking a lot of juices, sports drinks, coke/pepsi, wine etc. During this erosive period, calcium is leached from the enamel causing the teeth to become more susceptible to mechanical wear (aggressive tooth brushing/grinding) and to decay.
So how do you protect your teeth? Try not to swish drinks around the mouth and prolong the time around your teeth. Taking a sip of water after your wine is a great way to help clear the mouth of the acids. Drinking milk and eating cheese are excellent at neutralising the acidic environment of the mouth.
Saliva has a neutralising capacity so being well hydrated is important so you produce enough saliva to help bring the mouth back to a neutral pH as quickly as possible. To know if you’re drinking enough water in your day multiply your weight by 0.033. For example, If you weigh 62kgs multiply that by 0.033 which equals 2.046. Therefore you should try and drink a little over 2L of water per day to maintain adequate levels of hydration.
There are products available that can also help strengthen and condition your teeth and have a preventive role. My favourite is GC Tooth Mousse Plus. This is a topical paste that delivers calcium and fluoride into the mouth to help introduce those strengthening minerals to aid in preventing erosion of the enamel and potential decay. Recaldent chewing gum is another way to help neutralise the oral environment after an acid attack. We recommend keeping some handy in the car or handbag and chew after meals or on the way home after that Friday night drink!
For bike riders why not chew Recaldent as you ride or after the obligatory Sunday morning ride Café Latte.
If you are concerned you may be causing erosion of your enamel from an acidic diet please consult myself or Robert at your next dental appointment.
Seasons Greetings from Pia your Dental Hygienist
Staff Profile
This month’s staff profile interviews Jacky, our star receptionist at RFD.
1. What is it that you love most about your role here at RFD?
The people contact. I love having a chat with our patients and keeping up to date with the latest goss! I’ve met some very interesting people here; it makes my days all the more enjoyable.
2. What is your biggest interest outside of work?
Making sure I have lots of fun of course!
3. What is your favourite travel destination?
I have two favourite destinations, Hawaii and Las Vegas!
4. Do you have a favourite restaurant in Melbourne?
My favourite restaurant is Thai Saffron which is in Church St Brighton. The yellow curry is a must!! Also another fave which I have just discovered is the warm calamari salad at Rocco in Acland Street St Kilda, YUM!! It’s the best!
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!
The team at Richmond Fine Dentistry would like to wish you a very happy, healthy and safe Christmas and a fun and successful New Year!
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What’s New?
Just So You Know
Cancellation Policy
At RFD we require a minimum of 24hrs notice for cancellations. Our cancellation policy is such that if you call to cancel and reschedule your appointment with more than 24hrs notice no cancellation fee will be incurred. In the event that less than 24hrs notice is given prior to the scheduled appointment time you will be charged a cancellation fee.
Opening Hours
Dental
Mon: 10am – 7pm
Tue: 8am – 5pm
Wed: 8am – 5pm
Thurs: 8am – 5pm
Fri: 8am – 5pm
Dental Hygienist
Mon: 5pm – 7pm
Tue: 8am – 5pm
Wed: 8am – 5pm
Fri: 8am – 5pm
What to do over Christmas?
RFD will close from the afternoon of Wed the 23rd of December and we will be back in business all refreshed and ready for the New Year from Monday the 11th of January 2010.
In the event of an emergency, please contact:
1 – All Day Every Day Dental
117 Barkers Rd
Kew
VIC 3101
Ph: 03 9853 1811
2 – Royal Dental Hospital
720 Swanston St
Carlton
VIC 3050
Ph: 03 9341 1000
Need a Physiotherapist?
We can highly recommend Dave Barrot at Celebrate Body Physiotherapy Clinic which is located within our facility. David treats all musculoskeletal conditions and
injuries including:
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Headaches
- Sports injuries
He also offers clinical pilates assessment and treatment.
During the Christmas period Celebrate Body will be closed from December 24th until January 11th.
For appointments please call 9429 2778
Need a Hand Therapist?
Melbourne Hand Rehabilitation specializes in the treatment of all conditions relating to the Hand, Wrist and Elbow. Melbourne Hand Rehabilitation is also located within our facility.
During the Christmas period Melbourne Hand Rehabilitation will be available on a Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
For all appointments please call 9421 5407.
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