Should my child have braces? The question of braces for children is a common one we encounter at SHDC. The number of children having orthodontic treatment in Australia is growing by the year. It can be tricky for parents to decide whether their children ought to. Our dentists at SHDC can help with the planning....
Do I need my wisdom teeth out? Concerns around wisdom teeth are common amongst our teenage and young adult patients. Wisdom teeth, or third molars, usually emerge into the mouth when people are in their late teens to mid-twenties. Do they always need to be removed? In short, not necessarily. Some of us are very...
Jaw pain and clicking Sore and clicking jaws are a common problem with see at SHDC. Patients will often present with jaw pain in their cheek muscles and jaw joints, sometimes accompanied by clicking or even locking of the jaw when they open and close, seemingly out of the blue! We call problems of the...
Dental trauma in children Most parents have experienced at some time or another, the stress of seeing their child knock their teeth and either fracture or loosen them. Dental trauma in children can be stressful for the child and the parents. It is important to ascertain the extent of the trauma soon after the incident,...
My Child has Chalky Teeth – What do I do? A common concern we see our young patients present with, is chalky teeth. Parents will often bring their children for a visit with us and express concern about opaque white patches on the child’s teeth, or sensitivity from such patches. Most of the time, the...
Skipping tooth brushing at night can be tempting if you’re already comfortable on the couch or in bed with Netflix, phone and glass of wine in hand. But having good regular dental habits is key in preventing tooth decay and gum disease. Our family dentist Dr Jasper Lee explains why. What’s recommended? The Australian...
