Latest Beautifulhealthysmiles Podcast Episodes
How to Connect with Your Pediatric Patient (Dentist Podcast)
Giving Sydney Great Smiles - October 09, 2021 11:47 - 33 minutesThis is an area that many general dentists can find challenging. It can be commonplace for kids to grow up being scared of dentists. Unpleasant experiences can often linger for a long while. I can recall parents recounting stories of their childhood unpleasant dental experiences. In this dentist ...
White crowns (Zirconia) vs Stainless steel crowns in Pediatric Patients
Giving Sydney Great Smiles - September 04, 2021 11:49 - 30 minutesLots of advances in the restoration of primary teeth and important to consider as parents are keen for alternative, aesthetic options. We also know the importance of maintaining primary teeth for function, aesthetics and space maintenance. Crowns provide a full coronal coverage restoration to hel...
Early Orthodontic Management of Class 2 malocclusions- Part 2
Giving Sydney Great Smiles - September 04, 2021 11:37 - 17 minutesIn this part 2, Orthodontist Dr Andrew Chang discusses: Treatment Options: No treatment Interceptive Treatment now: Functional Appliances with U maxilla expansion + referral to speech therapist. Wait till permanent dentition, then camouflage with upper arch extractions, U expansion is less effec...
Early Orthodontic Management of Class 2 malocclusions - Part 1
Giving Sydney Great Smiles - May 29, 2021 14:00 - 36 minutesIn this Part 1 for dentists on skeletal Class 2 malocclusions, Dr Andrew Chang Orthodontist shares with Dr Diane Tay identifying features, risk factors and the differential diagnosis of Class 2 malocclusions. We cover the areas below: Diagnosis Facial: Small lower jaw Dental ie: Class 2 div 1...
What is the best time to start treating skeletal Class 3 malocclusions? Role of the general dentist. Part 2
Giving Sydney Great Smiles - May 02, 2021 00:56 - 26 minutesIn this Part 2 of the Q&A with Dr Diane Tay, Sydney Orthodontist Dr Andrew Chang discusses and outlines treatment options for Class 3 based upon the dental developmental stages: Primary Mixed Permanent/adult And the 12-21 yrs age group whom are generally too late for early orthodontic treatment...
Felicia shares her story
Giving Sydney Great Smiles - May 02, 2021 00:34 - 5 minutesWe are humbled to have both Felicia and her mother share their experiences with us and with their braces. In this episode, we have an open and authentic conversation. They also share their advice and tips for children and parents considering orthodontic treatment. Sorry for the audio quality at t...
Zahra Shares Her Story
Giving Sydney Great Smiles - May 01, 2021 23:44 - 2 minutesWe are humbled to be able to serve our patient's and help them along their smile transformations. Personally, it has been rewarding for me and all the members of our team to play a role in their orthodontic care. We are grateful to have Zahra how sharing her experiences, having just completed he...
What is the best time to treat Class 3 malocclusions?. Part 1
Giving Sydney Great Smiles - April 17, 2021 01:35 - 19 minutesIn this Q&A with Dr Diane Tay, Sydney orthodontist Dr Andrew Chang shares the best time to start treating skeletal Class 3 malocclusions. In this Part 1, he covers: Class 3 Growth and Growth Indicators Simple Radiographic Types of Class 3's Which Class 3's are easy to treat
Are all clear removable aligners the same?
Giving Sydney Great Smiles - December 31, 2020 04:52 - 31 minutesIn this podcast, Dr Diane Tay interviews orthodontist Dr Andrew Chang on the differences between clear removable aligners compared with braces. The differences between the different clear removable aligner products are discussed as well as the “do-it-yourself” aligner solutions. Highlights are: ...
Aligners & Braces. What are the differences?
Giving Sydney Great Smiles - December 29, 2020 14:09 - 23 minutesDr Tay interviews Dr Andrew Chang on aligners. A synopsis is below: What are aligners 3:00. What cases are suitable for aligners? Patient Factors Malocclusion factors ie: deep bite, absolute intrusion of incisors in adults. 6:00: Difference between absolute and relative incisor intrusion and ...
Dental Trauma to Teeth: what every parent should know
Giving Sydney Great Smiles - October 24, 2020 05:46 - 21 minutesThis is a podcast for every parent. It is also one which every parent hopes does not happen to their child but should know what to do when it happens. As parents of kids ourselves, we cover topics of teeth trauma in toddlers, children and teenagers. Questions we cover are: What simple first aid ...
Tooth Development Defects: Peg laterals Teeth, Dens In Dente and Dens Evaginatus
Giving Sydney Great Smiles - September 01, 2020 11:37 - 30 minutesDr Andrew Chang and Dr Diane Tay discuss the more common teeth development defects of peg laterals (small/narrow upper 2nd front teeth), dens in dente and dens evaginatus. Common hallmarks of each of the conditions are described, and what to do when seeing teeth like these at the initial examina...
Teeth Eruption variations and transpositions- Clinical Implications
Giving Sydney Great Smiles - July 21, 2020 12:28 - 18 minutesDr Diane Tay And Dr Andrew Chang chat about the timing of normal teeth development, then discuss when variations can occur in teeth eruption, physiological and pathological causes and the common presenting patterns. Clinical implications are discussed, along with timing of intervention and treat...
Good brushing and diet habits start young
Giving Sydney Great Smiles - April 16, 2020 12:12 - 23 minutesIn this podcast for parents of school age children, Dr Diane Tay and Dr Chang outline common myths about certain foods and teeth health, & how to encourage children to drink more water. Examples are outlined of ways parents can make the school lunches a healthier choice for teeth. Tips on brushin...
Infraoccluded Primary Molars: the "sunken" baby molar tooth
Giving Sydney Great Smiles - February 23, 2020 02:35 - 21 minutesSunken Baby Teeth can be a problem in growing children. This is because they can continue to sink, and cause the adjacent teeth to collapse into this area. This can make its removal and future orthodontic treatment more difficult. In this podcast for dentists, Dr Diane Tay and Dr Chang have a con...
Nailbiting, thumbsucking and Prolonged Dummy use
Giving Sydney Great Smiles - January 14, 2020 04:16 - 22 minutesNailbiting or Thumbsucking will affect the shape of teeth, jaws or one's smile. Prolonged dummy use in toddlers is another example. Dr Andrew Chang and Dr Diane Tay discuss and outline for parents of kids and teens simple remedies they can use at home to help break these habits. They also chat a...
Anterior Open Bites: A dentist podcast conversation between Dr Chang and Dr Tay
Giving Sydney Great Smiles - January 14, 2020 03:46 - 26 minutesDr Andrew Chang Orthodontist at Smiles & Faces Orthodontics and Dr Diane Tay of Inner West Pediatric Dentistry return in 2020 to chat about anterior open bites. This conversation is for dentists who have child, teen or adult patients with anterior open bites. Questions that are discussed are: Ha...
Supernumeries- Identifying them and managing unerupted supernumeraries in the front maxilla
Giving Sydney Great Smiles - November 17, 2019 05:04 - 29 minutesHow considerations and the management plan differ in children, teenagers and adults. A podcast between orthodontist Dr Andrew Chang and pediatric dentist Dr Diane Tay that covers the issues in detail. Dr.Andrew Chang: Diane, welcome, it's nice to have you back on our podcast. Dr. Diane Tay: H...
Identifying and Treating Impacted Canines
Giving Sydney Great Smiles - October 09, 2019 22:45 - 26 minutesDr Diane Tay and specialist orthodontist Dr Andrew Chang discuss an interesting topic for dentists on impacted canines in children and early teens. 0:34 There can be a number of implications if impacted canines are not picked up early. Main causes of impacted canines include crowding and genetics...
Stuck "Fang" or Canine Teeth.
Giving Sydney Great Smiles - October 01, 2019 05:43 - 14 minutesIn this podcast for parents of children and teenagers, kids dentist Dr Diane Tay and orthodontist Dr Andrew Chang talk about Stuck "Fang" or Canine Teeth. How parents can identify them, Problems they cause and how seeing an Orthodontist from 7-9 years old helps. Highlights are: 0:53: How to ident...
Ectopic (abnormal) erupting adult 1st molars- why seeing an orthodontist by 7-9 years old is recommended.
Giving Sydney Great Smiles - September 09, 2019 13:43 - 28 minutesIf you are a parent of children, an orthodontic assessment for children from the age of 7-9 years can help detect and manage early crowding problems before they become more severe and difficult to treat. The topic of abnormally erupting adult 1st molars is one example of this, and where this prob...
Space Maintainers- Part 2
Giving Sydney Great Smiles - August 18, 2019 09:51 - 27 minutesIn this 2nd part series, we talk further about how are space maintainers placed, cements used, chairside techniques to which space maintainers are made, when should they be placed, and why dentists play a very important role in early identification of the need for a space maintainer. We also talk...
Space Maintainers- Part 1
Giving Sydney Great Smiles - June 15, 2019 10:29 - 23 minutesIn this 1st part podcast, pediatric dentist Dr Diane Tay and orthodontist Dr Andrew Chang talk about space maintainers in children. When are space maintainers placed? Types of Space maintainers? Highlights are: 1:30- Are space maintainers always required when a baby tooth is removed? 2:50- Why th...
My child has lost a baby tooth early. Is this a problem?
Giving Sydney Great Smiles - May 26, 2019 12:31 - 16 minutesSome highlights are: 1:00: What are some causes of a baby tooth to be lost early? 3:47: What are signs parents can look out for that suggest a baby tooth has been lost early? 4:50: Other causes of losing a baby tooth early 6:45: What are the side effects when a baby tooth is lost early. 7:10: Ho...
Early signs of crowded teeth in a child
Giving Sydney Great Smiles - May 05, 2019 05:00 - 15 minutesExcerpts from this PODCAST between orthodontist Dr Andrew Chang and pediatric dentist Dr Diane Tay are: 2:00- Well positioned baby teeth or crowded baby teeth are a concern. 3:00- Adult front teeth erupting behind baby teeth are a sign of crowded adult teeth. 3:50- Baby teeth nice and straight in...
Crowded teeth in middle aged adults- Causes, Treatment and Options
Giving Sydney Great Smiles - March 17, 2019 11:57 - 15 minutesDr Chang, orthodontist at does a deep dive with Dr Tang, periodontist at Blacktown Specialist Dental into causes, treatment and options for middle aged adults with crooked teeth. Some highlights are: 1:24: What is gum disease? 2:11: What untreated gum disease can lead to and why gum treatment b...
Kids with Special needs Needing Dental Treatment or Orthodontics
Giving Sydney Great Smiles - February 17, 2019 04:24 - 18 minutesKids with Special needs Needing Dental Treatment or Orthodontics Notable excerpts from this podcast are at: 3:02- What pediatric or kids dentists do first when seeing kids with special needs? 4:22- What options are available for anxious kids requiring dental treatment? 8:02- What orthodontists ca...
Overbites- when is the right time to see an orthodontist?
Giving Sydney Great Smiles - February 08, 2019 12:07 - 18 minutesThis episode was recorded in early January 2019 but due to commitments, released in early Feb 2019. The aim is to bring awareness to parents of overbites and what may happen if overbites remain uncorrected. See below for contents to scroll to the podcast section topic that may interest you. 1:00:...
Soft and Weak Enamel Teeth in children- what can be done about it?
Giving Sydney Great Smiles - December 16, 2018 10:45 - 16 minutesWe would like to welcome back kids dentist, Dr Diane Tay, where I chat with her about soft or weak enamel in children. In some children, as the adult teeth come through the gums, they have visible white and or brown spots on the teeth. These teeth can be sensitive and can break down very quickly ...
Wisdom Teeth- An interview with an oral surgeon, Dr Sami Haddad
Giving Sydney Great Smiles - December 02, 2018 09:00 - 18 minutesOther topics covered are: Do all wisdom teeth need to be removed? Is it better removing wisdom teeth sooner or later? Do all wisdom teeth need to be removed? For those of you considering orthodontic treatment, I also cover should wisdom teeth be removed before, during or after braces. What is ...
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