If one thing’s for certain, it’s the fact that all of us will have to accustom ourselves to living within the “new normal”. The new normal refers to the adoption of social distancing, better hygiene practices and cost-cutting all in an effort to combat COVID-19. Despite the naysayers, social distancing and widespread quarantines have proven to be extremely effective in preventing national healthcare systems from becoming overwhelmed as was seen in New York and parts of Italy. While these measures have successfully flattened the infection curve, it has come at a grave cost with the global economy being brought to a virtual standstill. As consumption falls and people begin to…

Many people believe that straightening teeth is not a possibility for adults, but rather a treatment that is only for teenagers when bones are young and supple. It is true that younger mouths are more adaptable and responsive to change, however this does not mean that straightening teeth or correcting the alignment of an adult jaw is not possible. It may take a slightly longer period of time, but in the great scheme of things, a month or two longer makes no real difference for an individual who is looking to correct their smile. For adults, straightening teeth may have been a decision that was a long time coming. Teeth…

Losing a tooth can be extremely difficult to comprehend. It is only once an individual has lost one of their teeth do they begin to recognise the importance of a fully functional smile. Thankfully, there are procedures available that enable dentists to restore a smile to near full functionality, the difference barely recognisable for most individuals. It has to be said that only near full functionality can be achieved, because it is important to understand that no replacement is really ever as good as the natural and original tooth. With that being said, dental implants Melbourne are a phenomenal way in which dentists are able to complete smiles again. This…

It’s no secret that dating and relationships have changed a lot over the last few months. If you don’t happen to live with your beau, you’ll be trying to find a “new norm” to ensure your relationship doesn’t suffer while you’re apart. It’s not going to be easy and I’ve unfortunately seen a few memes about break ups due to social distancing but let’s face it, if keeping apart means keeping safe, it’s all going to be worth it! Today I’m sharing 5 ways to make a virtual relationship work while we’re all on lock down, hopefully this will help people who are struggling with the idea that “we’re all…

Egg hunts, Easter brunch, pictures with the Easter bunny, and for some, church, are all traditions we look forward to every year on Easter Sunday. During these uncertain times, the best thing to do as parents is to keep things moving forward as best as you can. While social distancing might mean you may not be able to make a visit to the Easter bunny, or have the annual neighborhood egg hunt, you should take comfort in knowing that you’re safer at home and can make this year’s Easter a little more special than the rest by making it more personal for you and your family. Egg hunt inside and…

Even if you don’t have a medically diagnosed anxiety disorder, this is an anxious time for the world. It’s well worth investigating different options for calming that anxiety, because that can help your mental health and your physical health and improve your ability to make clear decisions and take the actions you need to at times of crisis. One of the much lauded ‘magic bullets’ that is claimed to help soothe anxiety fast is CBD. And, although regulators remain a few steps behind when it comes to THC and marijuana legislation, the benefits of using CBD to help with a number of conditions, anxiety included, are commonly known now, and it…