Kids Dental
Common Questions
Don’t Scare the Dentist!
We totally get it—going to the dentist can feel pretty daunting, especially for your little ones. Whether they've had a not-so-great experience before or it's their first time facing all those new sights and sounds, it can be overwhelming.
Autism Friendly Dentistry – Shepherds Hill Dental
We are an Autism friendly environment accommodating the specific needs for quality dental care to the Autistic Community in Adelaide. Several of our staff members have family members who are autistic. As a practice we recognise that the dental environment can be an overwhelming space for neurodiverse people with specific sensory needs. Through our own...
Airflow Technology – Just one of the factors that separate our hygienists
The Shepherds Hill Dental Centre Hygienist team is equipped with the latest technology to support a deep dental clean. At the forefront of our toolkit is the NSK Varios Combi Pro. This devices uses ‘airflow technology’ to remove staining and plaque, thus improving the appearance and health of your teeth and gums. The tool uses...
Sugar Substitutes
This article has been provided for use by the Australian Dental Association and the original article can be found here. It is a common misconception that raw sugar is more natural and therefore more nutritious than brown sugar, but the difference only lies in the manufacturing process. Raw sugar has not been refined as much as brown or...
Understanding Sugar
This article has been provided for use by the Australian Dental Association and the original article can be found here. Sugar is one of the biggest factors that can contribute to the development of tooth decay. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends adults consume only six or less teaspoons (approximately 24 grams) of free sugar...
Toothpaste Ingredients
This article has been provided for use by the Australian Dental Association and the original article can be found here. A toothpaste is made up of many ingredients, each with their own purpose. Read below about the different ingredients and their purposes. Surfactants Surfactants provide foam during brushing. This helps to spread the toothpaste in...
Should my child have braces?
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....
Dental Trauma in Children
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
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...