Tina started at John Street Dental as a trainee in 2007 and since then she has qualified as a Dental Assistant and worked here ever since. Tina takes pride in working at John Street Dental and feels really privileged to be a member of our professional practice and to work along side great dentists. In […]
Fissure Sealants are used as a protective barrier on tooth surfaces with deep fissures. If your child has deep fissures they can have trouble cleaning the tooth properly with normal brushing which can lead to tooth decay. The Dentists at John Street Dental will advise you if they believe fissure sealants will be of benefit […]
ADVANCED GUM DISEASE Advanced gum disease, also known as periodontitis, encompasses a range of diseases which can be harmful to one’s health. If left uncontrolled, periodontitis can cause destruction of the bone and soft tissue which supports the teeth. This can lead to tooth mobility and tooth loss which is a devastating outcome for both […]
Your wisdom teeth are the third set of molar teeth, they usually errupt anywhere between the ages of 17yrs to 25yrs. Wisdom teeth may not always be needed to be removed it is dependent on each individual case! The most common cause for wisdom teeth removal is that they are impacted, this means that there […]
John Street Dental, your local Redcliffe Dentist’s and all the team would like to wish all our wonderful patient’s a safe and happy Easter! Our opening hours for the long Easter weekend are: Friday 3rd of April Good Friday – Closed Saturday 4th of April Easter Saturday – Closed Sunday 5th of April Easter Sunday […]
Your Redcliffe Dentist is now offering a whitening system that is fast, simple and has a great minty taste. No impressions are required, these whitening trays are ready to use straight from the package, no more waiting two weeks while trays are made at a Dental Laboratory. The trays are made so they can adapt […]
Crowns are used in dental for many reasons some of these reason include: To protect a weak tooth To support an implant To hold a Dental Bridge in place To support a tooth with a large filling and not much tooth There are different types of crowns available such as: Stainless steel Metals Ceremic Porcelain […]
A lack of awareness is one of the biggest problems when it comes to children and tooth decay. There is a trend and misconception that baby teeth are not as important as adult teeth, with studies showing that a shocking 48.7% of Australian children aged between 5-6 have a history of dental decay. Baby teeth […]
Both of these drinks contain a lot of sugar and tooth eroding acids. If you consume these drinks here are some tips to help you look after your teeth. Try and cut down as much as possible. Swish your mouth with water after consuming soft drink or sports drinks. Dont brush your teeth for about […]
A little about Dr Rishi Weerasinghe. I am originally from Melbourne, however I managed to escape the dreary weather and moved to the Gold Coast in 2007. I continued to journey further north, and worked as a dentist in Airlie Beach. Dentistry is a career that I have grown to love. This was especially true […]
