Every winter, junior footy season kicks off across West Lakes. Kids lace up their boots and head to training, many of them just across the road from our practice. At Providence Dental Care, we see what happens when a stray elbow meets an unprotected mouth. Most of it is preventable.
A little forethought goes a long way in preparing your toddler for their first dental check-up. Namely, this involves using simple, positive language, practising at home beforehand, and choosing a time of day when they're rested and cooperative.
Toddlers do best when they're not overtired or hungry. Scheduling the appointment for the morning or …
Undiagnosed and untreated sleep apnoea can cause a whole host of health complications, from high blood pressure to kidney issues, so we’re sharing five of the most common symptoms to encourage patients to seek a diagnosis and treatment.
Of course, having signs of sleep apnoea, including snoring, does not mean you have the condition, but we think it’s important to …
Do you wake up exhausted after eight hours in bed? Does your partner frequently mention your loud snoring? You might even have a CPAP machine sitting unused in your closet. You are not alone. Snoring indicates your body is working harder to keep your airway open during the night.
At Providence Dental Care, we help our patients understand the link …
Do you avoid dental care due to anxiety or overstimulation? Does your child have difficulty relaxing during dental treatments or feel an aversion to the sights and sounds of the average dental clinic?
Our team is here to help.
The sensory screens in our dental office may help minimise sensory overload, allowing our patients (especially children) to enjoy a calmer, …
Patients often ask whether a dental crown or a dental implant is better.
It is a common question, but dental implants and crowns are different tools for different jobs. The question really being asked is:
Should this tooth be saved with a crown, or is it best to replace it with an implant?
We will explain that in detail, after …
Many people put off looking after their teeth simply because the thought of sitting in the dental chair makes their stomach turn. It happens frequently, and it usually means small, manageable issues eventually turn into complex procedures like implants, bone grafting, or surgical extractions.
If fear is what keeps you out of the clinic, you …
Modern life moves quickly, and many people feel pressure to fit appointments into already busy schedules. While convenience matters, more patients are beginning to recognise the difference between rushed dental care and a more thoughtful, personalised approach to treatment.
At Providence Dental Care, we believe dentistry involves more than simply treating teeth as quickly as possible. Thoughtful dentistry focuses on …
Patients today ask more questions about their dental care than ever before. Rather than simply booking treatment and moving forward immediately, many people now want to understand what is happening in their mouth, why treatment is recommended, and what their options involve before making decisions.
At Providence Dental Care, we see this shift regularly among patients in West Lakes and …
Being a parent, one may find it confusing when a child should see the dental office. You want the best results to the oral health of your child and the question arises when the right time to make that first visit is?
A pediatric dentist can play a significant role in this process, providing specific training to meet the unique …
It's never easy to choose oral surgery, and you may be wondering, "Should I get wisdom tooth removed?" This is a problem that a lot of people face all through their adult life. These third molars are always the last to arrive to the party, and sometimes with a rude introduction.
That makes the things even more confusing, because you …
As dentists, our goal is usually to keep your natural teeth in the mouth.
In the past, if a tooth caused trouble, the solution was simple. We took it out. These days, modern dentistry is built around the idea that saving a natural tooth is nearly always the best option for your long-term health and function.
However, there are specific …
Most people don't realize they are grinding their teeth until a partner complains about the noise, or a tooth cracks or a piece breaks off.
In dentistry, we call it Bruxism. It’s defined most simply as the excessive clenching or grinding of teeth that isn't part of normal chewing. While …
Crowns are perhaps one of my favourite tools to help restore damaged teeth back to their former glory. Across my career I've done many hundreds of them made out of all sorts of different materials, and have seen how well they work to reliably repair decaying, broken down and cracked teeth. Nothing lets us reconstruct and prevent the loss of …
Take-home teeth whitening with custom trays is a safe, professional way to brighten your smile at home. This guide explains how to use your whitening kit correctly, what results to expect, how to manage sensitivity, and how to care for your trays so you get the best possible outcome.
Custom bleaching trays are …
At a young age I wanted to be a V8 Supercar driver, and I would never have guessed that I would start a wonderful career in Dentistry. But now it is a profession I have grown deeply fond of, and grateful to be part of it.
I …