Harvie Dental

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Burleigh Heads 07 5520 2277

Recycle Your Old Toothbrushes at Harvie Dental

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16th May 2021

The team at Harvie Dental are proud to announce that we partner with TerraCycle to provide recycling stations at our clinic. TerraCycle is a social enterprise with the goal of eliminating waste across 21 countries. They can take materials that are hard to otherwise recycle, such as hard plastics, and turn them into new products.

According to the Terracycle website, they have recycled over 7 billion individual pieces of waste, and have raised over $44 million for charity. Harvie Dental has partnered with Terracycle to bring this opportunity to our patients. How it works is: when you pop in for your appointment, bring any old toothbrushes or toothpaste tubes along with you. Then, just deposit them into the Recycle Station Box in our foyer.

Once the box is full, we send the used items off to TerraCycle, who are able to save them from creating more landfill in our beautiful ecosystem.

Harvie Dental is proud to be contributing in our own way towards environmental sustainability. Next time you come for your checkup, remember to bring your old toothbrush!

To get in touch with our team, call (07) 5520 2277.

Gold Coast Classic Ocean Race with Harvie Dental

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Gold Coast dentistAt Harvie Dental, we love getting involved in our local community. That’s why we recently sponsored the Gold Coast Classic Ocean Race.

Over 140 stand up paddle boarders, including our very own Sean Harvie, competed on the typical sunny Queensland day.

With our practice located in Burleigh, a suburb that boasts one of our region’s most beautiful beach, it’s not too bad being a dentist on the Gold Coast.

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Go Sean!

Is your child eligible for $1000 worth of free dental?

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In January 2014, the Australian Government introduced the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS). This schedule is designed to help all children have fair access to basic dental services. Under the CDBS, a child may be eligible for up to $1000 of free dental work over a period of two consecutive calendar years.

What is covered under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule?

The CBDS will cover a range of services, including:

  • Examinations
  • Cleaning
  • X-rays
  • Fillings
  • Fissure Sealing
  • Extractions
  • Root Canals

The CDBS does not count towards the Medicare Safety Net or the Extended Medicare Safety Net thresholds.

What is not covered under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule?

The CBDS does not cover:

  • Orthodontic work
  • Cosmetic dentistry
  • Any services provided in a hospital

Is my child eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule?

To be eligible for the CDBS, a child must be:

  • Between the ages of 2 and 17 for a minimum of one day of the calendar year
  • eligible for medicare
  • and for at least one day of the calendar year, you, or your child must be the recipient of some form of financial assistance from the government. The full list of payment lists that will make you eligible for the CDBS are available from the Australian Department of Human Services.

To find out more about the CDBS, including how to claim the CDBS and for a variety of other resources, make sure you check out the Department of Human Services website.

Is my child eligible for the CDBS?

DIY Braces, what could go wrong?

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Short answer: a lot.

There was a bit of a stir recently when a 24 year old digital design student, made his own braces using a a high-end 3D printer at his university in America. You can read more about it here.

While this innovation is great and will certainly help advance the dental industry in the future, the growing trend of DIY braces is a worrying one. The incorrect alignment of teeth can cause huge issues in the future, causing changes to the bite. This can lead to tooth wear, bone loss and possibly even pain in the future.

If you are unhappy with your smile, we recommend coming in and seeing us for a check up so that we can refer you to a qualified orthodontist.

Book an appointment today. Call our Burleigh dental clinic on 07 5520 2277.

Palm Beach Currumbin Australia Football Club

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Palm Beach Dentist

We are very excited to share the fantastic news that Harvie Dental will be partnering with the Palm Beach Currumbin Australia Football club as a sponsor for their 2016 season.

Palm Beach Currumbin are one of the most successful Aussie rules clubs on the Gold Coast.

We can’t wait to be down on the side line cheering on the boys!
 You can keep up to date with all of their games on their Facebook page.

Palm Beach Dentist

Go Green For Oral Health

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Green tea has been around in many Asian countries such as China and Japan for thousands of years and to this day is enjoyed by many world wide.

As well as its great taste and low caffeine content there are many benefits for your health that come from drinking green tea, including a range of benefits for your oral health.

Cavity Prevention + Gum Health

Green tea contains particles that are known to control and reduce inflammation and fight bacteria. It is suggested that these compounds are effective in controlling the levels of acidity in the saliva, which reduces the levels of dental plaque.

 

Goodbye To Bad Breath
Who doesn’t want better-smelling breath? Green tea has also been associated with better smelling breath. This is most likely due to the fact that green tea kills off the microbes that help make our mouth smell bad.

 

For more info check out this list of articles on the health benefits of green tea:

– 5 Ways Green Is Good For Oral Health

– Colgate – ‘Green Tea May Be Good For Your Periodontal Health‘

– American Academy of Periodontology

 

Burleigh Serving Up A Treat

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It’s no secret that there are so many great places to eat in Burleigh Heads.

We are so lucky to have such a wide selection to choose from including a vast array of healthy options.

Here’s a couple of our favourites;

  • Borough Barista
  • The Little Plate
  • The Fish House
  • Commune
  • Canteen
  • Ze Pickle 

Click here for Trip Advisors top ranked restaurants and cafes in Burleigh.

coffee-bannerImage Courtesy of – Borough Barista. 

Secrets To A Great Smile

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From staff photos to selfies, It’s hard to avoid having your photo taken these days. iPhones, photo sharing and social media mean that no one can hide from being seen in photos.

But you don’t need to be George Clooney or Angelina Jolie to flash your chompers and smile for the camera!

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Here’s a few little tips that we think will make you more happy to pose for that selfie, or share that photo with a friend:

 

  • El Natural
    When it comes to photo time, be as natural as you can. Try not to force a smile so your face looks more relaxed.
    Tucking your toung down behind your teeth and having them slightly apart will help with this.
  • Practice, Practice, Practice
    They say practice makes perfect, why do you think the models always look so good!
  • Keep your Teeth Clean
    Nobody wants to be tagged in a photo on Facebook with spinach in between their teeth!
  • Smile With Your Eyes
    For your smile to look authentic, it can’t be all teeth and no eyes.When you are genuinely smiling the muscles of the eyes and mouth are both pulling back. This causes natural wrinkles around the eyes, so people know your genuinely smiling!
  • Your Best Angle
    It’s not always possible, but when it is make sure you chose to be in the spot that you most like.Tilt your body or your head slightly so you are not completely square with the camera.
  • Posture
    Stand up straight and you will look more happy and confident.