Smile Specialists Suite

26/07/2024

A healthy diet is vital to periodontal health. As periodontitis is an inflammatory disease, it is important to avoid foods which are known to contribute to inflammation and to focus on eating foods which provide nutritional benefit to optimize your immune system and response. Not only will this benefit your gum health, but it can also improve other medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Below is a list of dietary recommendations to help guide you to make better food choices.

EAT LESS OF OR AVOID:

Free Sugars, Added Sugars, Refined Carbohydrates Examples...
Soft drinks, sports drink, flavoured milk, ready-to-drink tea/coffee, fruit juice, lollies, honey/syrup, white bread, pizza dough, traditional pasta, white flour, white rice.

Saturated and Trans Fats Examples...
Very fatty/processed meats (salami, bacon, ham, red meat), butter, cream, ice-cream, coconut oil, packaged foods/snacks (biscuits, doughnuts, cakes, pies, frozen pizza), fried foods.

Salt
Examples...
Processed meats, ready-to-eat meals, cheese, salty snacks (potato chips, crackers), food additives (stock cubes, soy sauce, fish sauce).

EAT A VARIETY AND PLETY OF:

Fibre, Vitamins, Minerals Examples... Vegetables (carrots, capsicum, leafy greens, zucchini, mushrooms, beets), fruits (bananas, apples, oranges, kiwi fruit, melon, berries, pineapple, peaches, plums), legumes (chickpeas, lentils, beans, peas).

Unsaturated Fats
Examples... Fish (salmon, sardines, anchovies, tuna), Avocado, nuts/seeds, peanut butter (no added sugar).

Whole Grains
Examples... Wholegrain, wholewheat breads and pastas, oats, spelt, barley, buckwheat, quinoa, brown rice, couscous, corn, popcorn

Other tips:

* Consider steaming or boiling instead of frying
* Cut or trim extra fat off meats
* Avoid canned or dried fruits and vegetables with added salt and sugar
* Potatoes are NOT a vegetable
* Sugar contributes to the formation of plaque which instigates the inflammatory response, activating gum disease.

20/07/2024

Wise words from Rumi…

19/07/2024

Dr Lizzy back from holidays and straight back into creating another genuine smile.

11/03/2024

You may have noticed in your dentist’s practice of late, a new way of cleaning your teeth. EMS Airflow is the latest technology in the dental world which ensures the most thorough and gentle clean possible.

The EMS airflow is our instrument of choice here at Smile Specialists Suite also as it will do a much better job of removing plaque that causes gum disease.

As a specialist periodontist practice we have additional handpieces that we can attach for the difficult to reach areas of the mouth and to use below the gum line which is where bacteria often sits.

The combination of the airflow (as opposed to cold water) and the skill of our specialist trained oral health therapists means even the most sensitive of teeth will be comfortable whilst we treat your gingivitis and gum disease.

08/03/2024

A message from Dr Lizzy Hui on International Women’s Day…

‘Today, as we celebrate International Women’s Day, I’m reminded of the incredible journey we’re all on as women. In a field often dominated by men, I’ve had the privilege of carving out my path as a specialist periodontist. It hasn’t been without its challenges, but with each obstacle, I’ve found the opportunity to grow stronger and more resilient.

To all the women striving to make their mark in any industry, know that your potential is limitless.

Let’s continue to support and uplift each other, breaking down barriers and paving the way for future generations. Together, we can create a world where every woman’s voice is heard and her achievements celebrated.

Happy International Women’s Day!’

06/03/2024

One of the issues we have as specialist periodontists when treating perio disease is ensuring patients are able to access all areas where plaque and bacteria is prone to collecting. If these areas are left uncleaned, it will lead to a relapse of the disease.

This wonderful patient of ours had undergone all of her non-surgical procedures to treat her perio disease but residual deep pockets around a back molar meant food debris, plaque and thus bacteria was still able to collect in that area.

Dr Lizzy was able to successfully resect the tissue around the tooth which opened up the tunnel in the roots allowing the patient to be able to effectively clean the area at home.

It may look a little alternate but the results are exactly what we were looking for.

05/03/2024

As well as harming your teeth, gum disease can affect your health in other ways.

There is growing evidence that poor oral health is associated with:

• cardiovascular disease (heart disease)
• diabetes
• stroke
• lung conditions
• mouth cancer

Here at Smile Specialists Suite we are committed to getting your gum health back on track and then walking beside you to ensure we stay on top of gum disease now and in the future.

15/02/2024

30/01/2024

You are more likely to develop gum disease if you:

• smoke
• take illicit drugs
• are stressed
• have diabetes
• are taking certain medicines (such as medicines that cause a dry mouth)
• have poor nutrition
• are pregnant or going through puberty

Of course, cessation of smoking and drug use is recommended to prevent gum disease but the other causes can be more difficult to get on top of.

Thus, regular checkups and cleans with your dentist is your best protection against advanced stages of gum disease!

16/01/2024

It is very common within our practices that when new patients are asked what their current daily oral hygiene routine consists of it includes daily use of mouthwash.
Contrary to what the marketing campaigns tell us, regular use of mouthwashes may actually be doing us more harm than good.

As most mouthwashes are antibacterial, they can destroy the bacterial balance in the mouth, dry out the skin and cause imbalances in pH levels which can actually worsen bad breath, may cause mouth ulcers and my contribute to development of gingivitis.
Good brushing and using interdental brushes are your still best defence against tooth decay and gum disease.

14/01/2024

A little giggle to start the week. 😊

11/01/2024

A new smile for the New Year!

We love how happy this beautiful patient is with her results of her non-surgical treatment for period disease and her new dental implant at the very front of her smile!
Such a wonderful way to start the new year.