Common Questions
Common Questions
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...
STATE GOVT COVID-19 LOCKDOWN RESPONSE FROM SHDC.
Following the lockdown restrictions in South Australia, we will be closing the practice until the 7-day lockdown is complete. We expect to re-open on Wednesday the 28th of July, pending any further restrictions. Patients who have appointments booked during the next week will be contacted to confirm our closure, and to reschedule when we reopen. ...
What’s more important: Brushing in the morning or night?
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...
Implants at SHDC
SHDC is pleased to announce that Dr Ryan Cornish is now placing implants for our patients at our surgery. Ryan is our visiting surgical dentist and will be available on Thursdays for implant treatment. Patients can now have both the surgical and restorative aspects of their implant work performed at the practice without the need to...
Dental anxiety
Dental anxiety is a very common condition. It can be a barrier to patients seeking dental care. At SHDC we understand that many patients have dental anxiety. We wish for all of our patients to see coming to the dentist as a normal, non-stressful event and our approach is tailored towards this. Patients always tell...
Why is Shepherds Hill Dental Centre an independent clinic?
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,...
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.
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.