This home selection of blog posts by Sunshine Coast Smile Centre relates to all aspects of dentistry.
All dentistry work is performed in-house at our Cotton Tree practice which is based on the corner of the Esplanade and Second Avenue.
It is performed by a skilled team of three dentists who together have over 60 years experience of doing these procedures.
Tongue piercing have been all the rage for a while now with a host of celebrities including Mel B and Royal Zara Phillips proudly showcasing them. However before you even consider adopting such a fashion statement it is a good idea to make sure you are fully aware of the potential risks of tongue
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There comes a time in most people’s lives when they feel the need to make an appointment for an Emergency Dental Provider. Same day appointment for the emergency dentist Maroochydore. Call us on 07 5443 2800 rather than an online booking. (We reserve appointments for an emergency.) Most typically dental emergencies incorporate a range of scenarios including
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DentiCare – Now Available At The SC Smile Centre Being a small family run business Sunshine Coast Smile Centre understands that it can sometimes be difficult to budget for dental treatment. That is why we are delighted to now offer DentiCare as one of our payment options. DentiCare is an interest free, individually tailored
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Fluorides are minerals found in the earth’s crust and in all water supplies. Community water fluoridation has been successfully utilised in Australia for over 50 years. The process of add fluoride to water involves topping up the naturally occurring levels of fluoride in water to strengthen teeth and is the most effective and efficient
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For some children the thought of seeing the dentist for a Child Dental Appointment can be daunting. So here are a few tips from the team at Sunshine Coast Smile that may help them at their next visit: Book the appointment for early in the day so your child isn’t as tired; Explain
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The link between Diabetes and Your Oral Health is something we can’t stress enough at Sunshine Coast Smile Centre. Diabetes is a common disease which affects almost 1.5 million people in Australia. It is a serious condition where either not enough insulin is produced or the cells do not respond to it properly.
read moreWe Are Always Learning In the last 12 months Jon, Tony and Annie combined have done over 100 hours of continuing education. Also known as continuing professional development (CPD), the activities our dentists have participated in during their Continuing Education cover a range of topics including endodontics, infection control, implants, cosmetic dentistry, TMJ, and
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It is always good to review your Health Fund Entitlements. Many health funds renew member benefits in January so with the end of the year fast approaching it may be time to check if treatment is required so you can get the most back from your health fund. Benefits from your private health insurance allow
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Dental implants are the most successful form of treatment available for replacing missing teeth. What is a dental implant? An implant is a medical-grade titanium screw that is placed into the jawbone as a substitute for a missing tooth root. They are allowed to integrate naturally with the bone (a process called osseointegration) before a
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The Downfalls of Smoking on your Mouth have been well documented. Smoking is a prominent, contributing factor to the development of lung and throat cancer, as well as to cardiovascular disease. But did you know the habit also plays a starring role in initiating mouth cancer as well? Infact according to the Australian government’s ‘Quit
read moreAddress: Level 2, Cnr The Esplanade & Second Avenue,
COTTON TREE, QLD 4558
Phone: (07) 5443 2800
Email: sunshinecoast@smileon.com.au
