North Hobart Dental in Hobart, Tasmania | Dentist & dental surgery

North Hobart Dental

Locality: Hobart, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6234 9322

Address: 3 Pitt St 7000 Hobart, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.hobartdental.com.au

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20.01.2022 The festive season is around the corner!!! We still have a few appointments available between now and Christmas, so why not book an appointment to see one of our friendly dentists for a checkup and clean. Most health funds run on calendar year cycles, so why not make the most of your fund before year end? Call us now to arrange an appointment 6234 9322

18.01.2022 ***Great News*** The Federal Government recently eased dental service restrictions to 'Level 2', effective from Monday, 27th of April. The announcement means we can provide a broader range of services to our (and new) patients, so if you’ve been putting up with a sensitive tooth, need a filling or are due for a check up, give us a call. Patients that are on our waiting list, rest assured, we will be in contact soon. We’re looking forward to helping you maintain your oral he...alth in these difficult times. At North Hobart Dental we follow Australian Dental Association Best Practice Guidelines. As always, our infection control standards are absolutely stringent (as per our previous posts) Stay safe and we’ll see you soon, Your Team at North Hobart Dental

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11.01.2022 ***IMPORTANT INFORMATION RE: COVID-19*** At North Hobart Dental we pride ourselves on our high standards when it comes to infection control and patient care. We would like to reassure you that in this unprecedented situation with COVID-19, we have added extra precautions and are following the guidelines set out by ADA. The safety and well being of our staff and patients are our number one priority.... All patients will be phoned a day before your appointment to make sure: 1 - you have not travelled into Tasmania in the last 2 weeks 2 - have not been in contact with anyone with known COVID-19 3 - do not have a sore throat, cough, fever or generally feel unwell. We have also added loss of smell to these symptoms. If anyone answers yes to any of these questions, their appointment will be postponed by at least 2 weeks. 1.On entry into waiting area: We ask everyone to sanitise their hands on entry into the waiting room and minimise contact to surfaces.We have removed all magazines and newspapers. We are doing our best to try and minimise waiting times. 2. In treatment rooms: We are wearing personal protective equipment as per our guidelines by ADA and DBA. We have sufficient stock to treat our patients. All equipment will be sterilised and all surfaces disinfected, like we usually do (as per infection control legislation) 3.On leaving the practice building: All surfaces will be cleaned, including door handles, benchtops, hicaps/eftpos machines, etc We understand this is a difficult time for everyone and we will do our best to accommodate you if you are in need of dental care. You can call us on (03) 6234 9322 or if the lines are busy, email us on [email protected] and we will get back to you. We would like to thank you for your support and look forward to providing quality dental care to you, your family and friends. Kind Regards Dr Wilhelm Koch and the team from North Hobart Dental

08.01.2022 ***COVID-19 update*** We would like to reassure our patients and community that we are still OPEN. As you might know, dentists in Australia have been advised by ADA and the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) that level 3 restrictions now apply. This means we are only able to perform emergency and urgent dental treatments. All routine dental treatments will be postponed/rescheduled until further notice. Our staff will be making contact with patients with... existing bookings that doesn't fall under the allowed level 3 restrictions. Urgent or emergency dental treatments include: - toothache - broken tooth (will be triaged over the phone) - soft tissue pathology, like ulcers,etc - management of complex medically compromised patients with dental concerns (which might compromise their systemic disease) - management of patients with a higher risk of rapid progression of dental disease - management of patients referred by a medical practitioner for medically necessary dental care Treatment will be provided with strict adherence to ADA Guidelines in terms of additional infection control precautions (as per our previous post) Please be reassured that we are here to support you during this difficult time. Our practice will remain open, and our staff will assist with any enquiries The situation is fluid and we will update any changes to this advice as they arise. Stay safe and take care of yourselves and your families All the best Your team from North Hobart Dental

05.01.2022 Bruxism or Teeth grinding -------------------------------------- http://www.hobartdental.com.au/de/night-guards-splints-tmj/ --------------------------------------- Bruxism is an excessive clenching or grinding of the teeth that is not part of normal chewing movements. It can happen in adults or children, may happen during night or day and they typically have no conscious control over it.... The Causes: The causes of bruxism is still being studied. I combination of physical and psychological factors are believed to contribute to bruxism: - physical stress such as illness, nutritional deficiencies or dehydration - psycological stress, anxiety and tension - abnormal anatomy and occlusion of teeth can lead to bruxism - caffeine, alcohol or some medications may increase the risk of bruxism The Symptoms: - Worn or flattened teeth - Sensitive teeth - Broken or cracked teeth - Dull ache in a tooth that comes and goes or "moves" around in your mouth - Tight and tender jaw muscles, especially in the morning - Clicking TMJ joint (and tenderness on palpation) or "ear ache" - Headaches (dull and usually starts in temples) or stiff neck , especially in the morning - Tiredness in the morning (even after a good long sleep) The Complications: Severe grinding or clenching can cause: - severe damage to your teeth leading to root canal treatments , extractions or crowns. - damage to your TMJ joint - tension-type headaches - severe facial or jaw pain - sore or sensitive teeth The Treatment: If you suspect you grind or clench your teeth, call us to arrange a consult to discuss it further. Treatment can include and of the following: - construction of a nightguard or splint - relaxation exercises - referral to a specialist - in some cases, muscle relaxant injections To make an appointment: Call us on (03) 6234 9322 to arrange an appointment with one of our friendly dentists

05.01.2022 ***We are very excited to announce that Dr Johanna Hull has joined our team at NHD*** Dr Jo has recently relocated from Brisbane to Hobart with her Husband and kids. Prior to this she has been working in private practice in Queensland for over 10 years.... Jo enjoys all aspects of general dentistry but particularly loves showing young kids they don’t have to be afraid of going to the dentist. With 3 young kids Jo finds she doesn’t get much free time these days but when she does she loves doing something crafty, cooking a nice meal, go hiking or watching a movie. Call us today to make an appointment: (03)6234 9322 http://www.hobartdental.com.au 3 Pitt Street, North Hobart

02.01.2022 The TOOTH FAIRY has been generous!! $1000 free dental care every 2 years for eligible children under Medicare Children Benefit Scheme. Call us today to enquire (03) 6234 9322 or visit us at 3 Pitt Street, North Hobart.