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Health & Wellbeing Health & Wellbeing Implants – for more than just a smile Think dental implants and most people would consider it a procedure to improve the shape of the mouth, or to restore the natural look of a smile. But it’s so much more than that, says specialist prosthodontist Dr Thomas Giblin. A dental implant – the replacement of the natural tooth root or bone anchor with a titanium screw that fuses to the bone – has wide-reaching benefits other than self-esteem. “Tooth loss causes bone loss; this can lead to a structural change in the face and affect oral functions, including speech and chewing,” Dr Giblin said. “For older patients this can affect food digestion – an associated problem that’s definitely not on their radar and not what they need in their lives.” He said dental implants helped to maintain bone density, promoting a more youthful appearance, and ensuring and increasing stability. It also helped improve the speech of patients. “It’s not just an older person’s procedure too; often it is required to treat and correct the effects of trauma-related accidents, including the loss of a tooth or teeth while playing sport or indulging in any active pastime such as mountain biking,” he said. “And there’s still a bit of a mindset that when you hit 60 you won’t be around for long but the reality is most people will live to your 90s – so you have 30 more years of having to eat.” Dr Giblin manages the whole implant case from start to finish, including consultation, treatment plan, dental lab and long-term maintenance. He says implants have a good success rate of between 96 and 99 per cent. Dr Giblin graduated in Dentistry from Sydney University with Honours in 2004. In 2007, after a stint in private practice, he completed a three-year Advanced Prosthodontics Residency at the University Of Texas Health Science Centre in San Antonio – one of the leading programs in the USA. In the US, he gained a broad education in all aspects of dentistry, including advanced implant, cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry. Since returning, he has worked in several locations before establishing Northern Dental Specialties as a centre of dental excellence for the Northern Beaches. Find Dr Giblin and his experienced team at Shop 1, 1731 Pittwater Rd, Mona Vale; phone 9997 1122. Eco Corner The Challenge is on! Plasticfree July is here. Commit to making changes that will reduce the amount of singleuse plastic you throw away. Your actions may even become a habit of a lifetime! War on Waste (WOW) has educated and engaged us about the state of waste in our households. Full credit to the ABC for getting behind the issue and reminding us that we’re the world’s fifth largest producer of municipal waste. It left many of us baffled about how we have got to this state of plastic consumption. Was it consumer or producer-led? Post WOW, a 400% jump in sales of reusable coffee cups for Aussie company KeepCups demonstrates that we can change. WOW reminded us that it’s up to us as individuals to change. We’re at the stage where solutions have to be found, in two areas: removing the plastic that’s already in the ocean but perhaps more importantly, preventing further plastic from ending up in the ocean. When plastic was invented, one of its much-heralded properties was its durability – and there lies part of our problem. It doesn’t break down. It becomes brittle, breaks up into micro plastics which are mistaken for food by marine animals eventually ending up on our plates. Removal is a must. But we must also stop the flow of plastic into the ocean. A recent survey by Ocean Cleanup studied over 40,000 rivers and identified 20 as being responsible for over two thirds of global plastic in the sea. Most of these rivers are in Asia, but it’s not just an Asian problem. Pollution has no respect for borders. Refuse, Reuse or Recycle. When there’s no alternative to plastic, be sure to use it again. Russell Lamb is the founder of ecodownunder 48 JULY 2017 Celebrating 25 Years
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