Common Questions

Common Questions

Dr Jasper Lee, associated dentist showing a young patient how to brush their teeth

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…

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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…

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Reasons for dental emergency care include cracked teeth and a knocked out tooth

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…

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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,…

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At Shepherds Hill Dental Centre we offer a variety of treatment options to help repair a cracked tooth

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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Dentures Adelaide Missing teeth options

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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Dr Jasper Lee, associated dentist showing a young patient how to brush their teeth

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 is prevalent in children, it is important to prevent kids from eating too much sugar

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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