Here at John Street Dental we always endeavor to save teeth, extraction is often a last resort but sometimes a necessary treatment option. Dry socket is a post operative condition that can occur within three days after a tooth extraction where a blood clot falls out of the socket prematurely, most commonly in wisdom teeth […]
John Street Dental would like to take an opportunity to congratulate and thank Heidee for 22 years of service to John Street Dental. Heidee is an amazing dental assistant with years of knowledge and experience. She is a mentor to many of the other dental assistants at John Street. Such a valued asset to the […]
John Street Dental is excited to announce that we have a new Dentist joining our John Street Dental team- Dr Cherie Yam. Dr Cherie was born in Adelaide, South Australia and graduated from Griffith University on the Gold Coast. Dr Cherie has spent time volunteering her Dental skills in India, Nepal and the Philippines with hopes […]
Does it hurt when you have something cold or sweet? Is brushing your teeth a painful experience? Sensitive teeth can be caused by a number of reasons: Tooth decay Broken teeth/ fillings Gum problems Worn tooth enamel exposed tooth root A healthy tooth has a layer of enamel that protects your tooth above the […]
There is an alarming increase in the consumption of sports and energy drinks, especially among adolescents. What is more alarming, is the irreversible damage that it is causing to young teeth. There is a common misconception that sports/ energy drinks will improve sporting performance and is the “better choice” of drink compared to soft drinks. […]
John Street Dental is happy to share the news that the Medicare Child Dental Benefits Scheme will be continuing into 2017. This is great news for children and families of John Street Dental. The total benefit entitlement is capped at $1,000 per child over a two calendar year period. The CDBS is means tested, which […]
Hard bristled toothbrushes can give your teeth a more vigorous scrub, so they’ll clean your mouth better, right? Actually, no. It’s a common misconception that hard bristled toothbrushes clean better. When in actuality, a hard bristled tooth brush can cause irreversible damage your teeth and gums. Truth be told, the only thing a hard tooth […]
From all the team at John Street Dental we would like to wish all our valued patients a wonderful and safe Christmas, filled with joy and happy memories. Looking forward to seeing you all in 2017. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all! John Street Dental Opening Hours for the Christmas and New […]
The simple answer is- Yes, it’s a very good idea to visit the dentist when you are pregnant. Your teeth and gums are especially at risk in pregnancy because of the increased hormones circulating in your body during this time in addition to increased acid attacks on the teeth due to vomiting/ morning sickness. These […]
Taking care of your teeth and gums and having good oral health and seeing your dentist on a regular basis is KEY to keeping your teeth well into your old age. A big contributing factor to this also is the foods and drinks that you consume. We recommend that people should visit their Dentist every […]
