You may have heard us say that we are proud of being an independent clinic. What this means is that our clinic is owned and operated by Renee and Tharaka, the two principal dentists, with no involvement from a corporate third party. Some allied health clinics, including dental practices, are affiliated with, or owned by,…
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Covid-19 Response: What are Level 3 restrictions?
What are Level 3 Restrictions: Under the Level 3 restrictions, Shepherds Hill Dental Centre in Blackwood is permitted to look after patients suffering from acute, severe dental or soft tissue pain, as well as patients who have suffered acute dental trauma to the front teeth. We are also permitted to perform emergency dental work referred by a…
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Cracked tooth repair: 4 dental options
A cracked tooth often has functional implications. In the worst case scenario, you could end up having that tooth pulled out. But don’t worry – get to the dentist for now and we’ll do all we can to repair your tooth.
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How much tooth extraction pain will I feel?
The amount of pain that a patient may experience during a tooth extraction often depends on the type and size of the tooth that needs to be removed.
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Ways to replace a missing tooth
Do you have a gappy or gummy smile because of missing teeth? We’ve come a long way with natural-looking options for replacing a single tooth, several teeth, or all of your teeth. Lets look at the options…
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3 ways to prevent kids tooth decay
Have you read our article Tooth decay in children? It identifies the main reasons for kids tooth decay and the signs to look out for. Continuing this topic, we show you how to reduce your child’s risk of tooth decay.
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Tooth decay in children
Sugar is the number one preventable reason for tooth decay in children and other dental problems. A diet that contains a lot of sugar is the main factor contributing to tooth decay in kids but find out what you can do about it.
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What age should kids first visit the dentist?
Kids first dentist visit Adelaide: No cries and no clinging. A parent’s guide on how to have a happy trip to the dentist for little first-timers, thanks to our family-friendly Blackwood dentists
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Gum disease and other problems
Bleeding gums or receding gums? These are signs of gum problems that you want to stop before they result in advanced gum disease. Adelaide dentist explains about gum disease and related gum problems.
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Could I have gingivitis?
Ignore these signs of gingivitis or periodontitis and your teeth might eventually fall out. Here’s how we can help combat gum disease at Shepherds Hill Dental Centre in Adelaide
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