Statement of Acknowledgement

We acknowledge and respect the traditional custodians on whose ancestral lands we provide dental services.

We acknowledge the deep feeling of attachment and relationship of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to Country.

We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people attending our services.

We are committed to improving the oral health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices and names of people who have passed away.

Advice

Dental erosion

Dental erosion happens when acids in your mouth cause the surfaces of your teeth to dissolve.

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Dental fillings

If your tooth is damaged due to decay or trauma, you may need a dental filling. Dental fillings are used to repair tooth structure, so your tooth can function as well as possible.

Dental trauma & emergency first aid

If you or someone you know has a tooth (or teeth) knocked out it’s important to remain calm and act quickly.

Dentures

Dentures are used to replace missing teeth due to tooth decay, gum disease, or trauma.

Diabetes

People with diabetes, particularly if they have irregular blood glucose levels, have a higher risk of tooth and gum problems.

Dry mouth

A dry mouth happens when you don’t produce enough saliva. It can increase your risk of tooth decay, oral infections, and gum disease.

Dummies and thumb sucking

Thumb sucking is a natural habit for babies and usually stops between the ages of two and four.

Early Childhood Caries (ECC)

Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a serious form of tooth decay that affects the baby teeth of young children aged five and under.

Encourage your child to spit, don’t rinse

After brushing, encourage your child to spit the toothpaste out but don’t rinse with water.

Feeding your baby

Breastmilk promotes optimal growth and development and protects your baby against infections and diseases.

First dental appointment

It’s a good idea to make your baby’s first dental appointment between 12 – 18 months of age.

General Anaesthetic (GA)

If your child needs dental treatment which is unable to be provided in the dental chair at the clinic, it may be recommended the care be completed under General Anaesthesia (GA) in hospital.