Plaque is a white film of bacteria that forms around the teeth and along the gum line. Everyone develops plaque because bacteria are constantly growing in our mouths. If plaque is not removed by proper brushing and flossing the bacteria… Read More
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
South Yarra Family Dental Care will be closed from the 22rd of December 2018 and will reopen on the 7th of January 2019. On the behalf of all staff members we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New… Read More
Mouth Ulcers
A mouth ulcer is the loss or erosion of part of the delicate tissue that lines the inside of the mouth. They often develop as a small white lesion with a red border in the mouth, on the tongue, on… Read More
Local Anaesthesia
Local anaesthesia is often used prior to commencing dental procedures to help dull pain. Its commonly used for treatments such as tooth extractions, root canal treatment and fillings. Prior to injecting the anaesthesia, the area will be swabbed with a… Read More
Hypodontia
Hypodontia is an inherited condition characterized by developmentally missing teeth. The condition includes patients that are missing up to five permanent teeth without taking into account absent third molars (wisdom teeth). In cases where a patient is missing six or… Read More
Toothpaste
Choosing the right toothpaste for you There are so many different brands and types of toothpaste on the market making it a difficult task to choose between them.Different toothpastes are promoted for specific use, the most common features advertised are… Read More
Supernumerary Teeth
Hyperdontia is the condition of having one or more additional teeth to the regular series of 32 permanent teeth. These extra teeth are commonly known as supernumerary teeth. Supernumerary teeth can be found in any region of the dental arch… Read More
Tooth Whitening
Yes we do offer tooth whitening. we use Australian made SDI pola bleach.