John Street Dental your local Redcliffe dentist, has been awarded with a plaque in appreciation as a Major Sponsor for the Redcliffe Show. Although usually we are removing plaque on this occasion it was an honour to receive one! “To get behind the Redcliffe show every year is a privilege we enjoy. ” Dr Gregg […]
If you are ever in the situation where you or somebody else has a tooth knocked out there is a chance that it can be saved. How can this be done? To save a tooth you need to put it back into the socket as soon as possible. The faster this is done the more […]
Your tongue condition is a good indication of your general health. A healthy tongue is smooth, pink and moist. If you are experiencing soreness or changes to you tongue’s appearance this can indicate a problem. there are some tongue disorders such as: Geographic tongue, you can see red patches sometimes with white borders. This is […]
Bad breath can be quite embarrasing, some causes of bad breath include. Poor Oral Hygiene Gum Disease Dry mouth caused by medicines, alchole, stress or medical conditions Smoking Reflux Chronic sinusitis Illness Some of the symptons of bad breath include a white coating on the tongue, dry mouth, Build up around the teeth, burning tongue, […]
Dental X-Rays At John Street Dental we use modern digital radiography. Digital x-rays use a sensor or phosphor plate, as opposed to the film used in traditional radio-graphic examinations, hence, minimised exposure to radiation for our patients. Radiography examinations are very important and benficial in the accurate diagnosis and managment of many dental conditions. Xrays […]
John Street Dental will be closed Saturday the 25th of April for Anzac Day and will reopen as normal Monday the 27th if April at 8:30am
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 […]
