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Floss like a boss

Floss like a boss

Any dentist will tell you that to brush and floss are two daily habits that are well worth attaining. Flossing between your teeth can do a whole lot more for you than brushing alone. You may be tempted to skip the habit of flossing but here are a few good reasons to...
Your teeth do amazing things for you!

Your teeth do amazing things for you!

Can you remember a time when you thought about what your teeth do for you ? Whether you have noticed or not, they actually do many amazing things for you. It’s easy to take all the things that we use and do in everyday life for granted – as a Dentist, I know the...
Why do I have a toothache?

Why do I have a toothache?

A dental cavity is the most common cause of tooth pain or toothache. A cavity will form when bacteria in your mouth turn into acids. This bacteria and acid along with food debris and your saliva combine to form plaque, which clings to the teeth. The acids in plaque...
Discover safe amalgam removal

Discover safe amalgam removal

Whilst mercury amalgam fillings have been used for well over a hundred years, many people, and now the environment have experienced negative side effects associated with this silver coloured filling material, leading to developments in modern alternatives. Mercury...
Safe integrative amalgam removal

Safe integrative amalgam removal

Safe Integrative Amalgam Removal – Pictured above – the Dental Pod team performing safe amalgam removal. At the Dental Pod we always follow a very strict and Safe Integrative Amalgam Removal Protocol that has been laid out by the International Association of...
Dentist, sport & mouth breathing, what’s the link?

Dentist, sport & mouth breathing, what’s the link?

Hobart Dentist Dr. Dirk Jacobsen from the Dental Pod knows that many people, including athletes can tend to breathe heavily through their mouth during exercise. Mouth breathing can reduce the flow of saliva and dry out your mouth allowing bacteria to grow...