Brushing and flossing in your daily oral hygiene routine is the only way plaque can be removed from your teeth. There is a correct brushing technique that can be achieved with both a manual and electric toothbrush no matter which toothbrush you choose to use but for many people who struggle to brush their teeth […]
Flossing Every Day: As a part of you daily oral care routine, flossing is very important to clean those little spaces between your teeth and along the gums. To better understand flossing you can look at it this way. You can’t clean your house with just one product. You need specialized products to clean various […]
Oral Piercings/ Body Modification Piercings and ”tongue splitting” are forms of body art and self expression in today’s world, with more and more patients coming in for a routine check-up sporting the trend. However oral piercings, which can involve the tongue, lips, cheeks or a combination of all these, could result in a number of […]
Dental Implants- Dr Rishi Dental Implants have changed the face of dentistry over the last 25 years. Here at John Street Dental we can offer Dental implants as a treatment option for our patients with Dr Rishi Weerashinghe. Now patients have an alternative to dealing with gaps in the mouth, teeth that are structurally flawed […]
From small beginnings in a Redcliffe arcade over 40 years ago to where we are now.. Over the years, John Street Dental has been committed to providing excellent homely care to thousands of patients and stands out as one of the largest Dental practices on the Redcliffe Peninsula. John Street Dental first began in […]
Pregnancy and Oral Health Its always important to take care of your teeth and gums, but when pregnant even more so. Pregnant women who experience vomiting and acid reflex, are at more risk of experiencing tooth decay and erosion. To help reduce the damage you should: Rinse your mouth out with water Chew sugar free […]
John Street Dental EKKA Public Holiday We will be closed Monday the 8th of August for the EKKA public holiday We will reopen Tuesday the 9th August at 8:30AM We apologies for any inconvenience
Bad memories and experiences in the past, needle phobias, the feeling of loss of control, uncomfortable close contact, the sights, the smells and more have all been shared with us as the reason that a patient has felt anxiety and avoided coming to the dentist. You are not alone, dental anxiety is a very […]
Options in Orthodontics at John Street Dental “Am I too old to get braces?” is a commonly asked and assumed question we are asked here at John Street Dental. The answer is NO- It is never too late to pursue and achieve a beautiful straight smile. […]
Fissure Sealants Fissure sealants are hard protective coatings that are placed to cover and protect the deep grooves (fissures) in our teeth in an effort to prevent further potential dental decay. These fissures are most commonly located on the chewing surfaces of the back molar teeth and are at high risk for decay as they can be difficult to […]
