Family Dentist in Newport, Victoria, Australia | Orthodontist

Family Dentist

Locality: Newport, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9399 3399

Address: 471 Melbourne Road 3015 Newport, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.newportfamilydentist.com.au

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• Orthodontist
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19.01.2022 *** MEDICARE BILLING FOR YOUR CHILD *** As of January 1 2021, the Federal Government has announced that there will be a 1.3% increase for dental services provided to children aged between 2-17 if they are eligible under the Child Dental Benefits Scheme. This means your child can receive up to $1013 worth of dental treatments over two years! To find out if your child is eligible, please call us so we can check for you

16.01.2022 These are some common signs that you may have gingivitis - an inflammation of your gums. It is quiet common when there is plaque buildup over time due to poor oral hygiene. Here are some ways to help prevent or reduce gingivitis: Brushing twice a day with a soft bristle toothbrush for two minutes. Flossing once a day with your preferred interdental aid such as regular floss, pickster, superfoods etc Attending a 6 monthly check up to your dentist ... These daily habits can really make a difference to your overall gum health and stop the progress to gum disease in the future

11.01.2022 Do you have sensitive teeth? The usual causes for this are: Drinking and/or eating acidic things such as soft drinks and lemons. This causes erosion of enamel and may expose underlying softer layers. Grinding your teeth which can wear away enamel. ... Brushing too hard which can cause some gum recession. At home, you can reduce this sensitivity by: Using a soft bristle toothbrush to brush away from the gums. Drinking water after consuming acidic foods or beverages. Wearing a splint at night to protect your teeth from grinding. Your dentist can take an impression and construct it custom made for you. Using Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief toothpaste which has been shown to block channels in your teeth to protect nerves to block the pain. It can provide instant relief and over time it builds a barrier to protect you against the sensitivity.

10.01.2022 As the year is coming to an end, we would like to wish you all happy holidays ahead. A kind reminder that we will be closed from December 25th 2020 till January 3rd 2021. In the meantime, we are still taking appointments to wrap up more bright smiles for the new year!

01.01.2022 In accordance with Australian Dental Association, our clinic operates under level 1 restrictions presently . This allows us to provide broader range of treatments for our patients. We appreciate and thank you for your patience and cooperation during these unprecedented time . To book in for your treatment, please call us on 03 9399 3399.