Dental Health
How to avoid cavities over Easter
Tips on how to have your chocolate and eat it too! Hot cross buns, Easter egg hunts, family get-togethers. ‘Diet’
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Childrens Dentistry
Children’s Dental Health
How often should my child brush their teeth? Before they are three, brush twice a day with tap water only.
Oral Health
New Year, new smile – how good oral hygiene improves overall well-being
Most of us start the New Year with the best intentions. We make plans to live happier, healthier lives. But
Childrens Dentistry
Child Dental Benefits Scheme update
Shire Dental is pleased to hear that the Federal Government is putting its money where its mouth is, with Health
Dentistry
Overcoming dental anxiety
High dental anxiety affects approximately one in six Australian adults and about one in 10 children, according to the Australian
Oral Health
Busting oral health myths
Earlier this year the Australian Dental Association (ADA) reviewed a survey carried out in 12 countries, by YouGov on behalf
Childrens Dentistry
Does my child need braces?
The Australian Society of Orthodontists recommends children between the ages of 8-10 years visit a registered specialist orthodontist for an
Braces
Dental care when you have braces
Patients invest in braces to improve their smile. You should love your smile. It’s unique. It’s part of your personality.
Dental Health
Dental Health Week
Dental Health Week, which takes place in the first full week of August, aims to educate Australians about the importance
Childrens Dentistry
Tooth decay surges: More kids in hospital under general anaesthetic
New figures have shown tooth decay resulted in the hospitalisation of 630 children aged 0-3 in South Australia, who had
Dentistry
Australian dentists issue warning about “dental tourism”
“Don’t risk the ‘cheap health holiday away’ only to have a ‘big health bill’ after you come back”. That’s the
Dental Health
Avoid Christmas cavities
Christmas is just around the corner and the sugar rush of the silly season doesn’t just have an impact on
Cosmetic Dentistry
Mouth makeover: Cosmetic dentistry options for happier smiles
Cosmetic dentistry can be a really positive and freeing experience for patients. Feeling self-conscious about your smile can really undermine
Braces
Dental care for your child: from baby teeth to braces
From the moment the first baby tooth appears, dental health becomes so important for overall heath and well-being. Here’s how
Crowding
If you see crowding, take your child to see a dentist
Tooth decay is the most chronic health concern for children. It can lead to pain, infection, malnutrition, and premature loss
Teeth Whitening
Six things you can do to whiten your teeth
Stained teeth may detract from your best qualities and cause a lack in self-esteem. There are many reasons why teeth
Dental Health
Aussies of all ages urged to cut back on sugar
The British Government has announced its intention to ban the sale of energy drinks such to children in England, prompted
Dental Health
Three tricks to avoid cavities while treating yourself on Halloween
Tis the season of trick or treat. Let’s be honest – mostly treat. And to be fair, a day of
Mouth Guards
How athletes should care for their teeth
Invest in mouthguards When it comes to mouthguards, you shouldn’t take a one size fits all approach, because it doesn’t.
Dental Health
Reduce heart attack risk: Brush twice a day, every day
A recent US study investigating the heart health of almost 700 individuals has revealed brushing your teeth twice a day, every day,
Dentistry
New Year, happier smile, healthier you
You might not think it, but oral hygiene plays an integral role in your overall health. Gum disease has been
Dentistry
7 New Year’s resolutions your dentist wishes you’d make
1. Eat less sugar This won’t only help with the waistline. When it comes to dental health, it’s less about
World Oral Health Day 2019: A healthy mouth and body go hand in hand
World Oral Health Day is celebrated every year on 20 March. It is an international day to celebrate the benefits of
Dental Health
Dental Health Week 2018: Watch Your Mouth
Dental Health Week (6-12 August) acts as a reminder to Australians to visit their local dentist regularly and to implement
We Love Getting to Know Our Patients and Their Families
We all enjoy getting to know our patients, some of whom have been visiting us for years and are here to assist in any way we can. If you have questions about any aspect of your dental care, including booking appointments, payment or aftercare concerns, please ask us for help. No query is too small, especially if it helps to set your mind at rest, and we will almost certainly have the answer immediately or will find another team member who can address any concerns.