General Dentistry

This list of blog posts by Sunshine Coast Smile Centre are all about General Dentistry.

All general 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.

Dental Crowns Sunshine Coast

Dental Crowns are made of natural looking porcelain and are made to improve your overall smile or to blend in with your own teeth whilst strengthening the existing tooth structure. A porcelain crown is the restoration of choice when a filling or inlay/onlay will no longer suffice. Crowns surround the tooth like a hat bracing it

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At Sunshine Coast Smile Centre we perform all Root Canal Procedure onsite at our Maroochydore practice

Root Canal Treatments Sunshine Coast

A root canal treatment is often perceived as an uncomfortable and painful procedure, which many people delay having. However, the main purpose of root canal therapy is to relieve pain caused by an infected nerve. Root canal treatments can be performed in-house at our Cotton Tree practice. Root Canal Treatment Root Canal Treatment may be required

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Dental Bridges Sunshine Coast

Dental Bridges Dental bridges are a treatment option used to replace one or several missing teeth. The teeth on one or each end of the gap are fitted with crowns thereby becoming an anchor to support the bridge as a replacement. If you have missing teeth and require a new bridge, or a dental bridge

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Sunshine Coast Smile Centre performs a range of General Dentistry work in-house at our Dental Practice.

Dental Bridges Sunshine Coast

Dental bridges are a treatment option used to replace one or several missing teeth. The teeth on one or each end of the gap are fitted with crowns thereby becoming an anchor to support the bridge as a replacement. If you have missing teeth and require a new bridge, or a dental bridge repair dentist on

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Tooth Extraction Dentists

  Although it is ideal for your oral and general health to retain your natural teeth, there may be times when Tooth Removals are required because of: extensive decay periodontal disease an irreparable fracture causing pulp damage impacted wisdom teeth commencement of orthodontic treatment Removing a tooth is done only after every alternative option has been explored

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Wisdom Teeth Removal Sunshine Coast

Third molars, or wisdom teeth, are the final teeth to develop in the dentition. They generally emerge between the ages of 17 and 21. We provide wisdom teeth removal services in our clinic in Cotton Tree. Many factors affect Wisdom Teeth and not everyone will have the same experiences – some people will have as many as

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Dentures

When you first receive your new denture it may feel a little awkward especially if it is an upper denture as it covers your palate. After a couple of weeks you will become familiar with the feel of your denture. While you are getting used to your denture you may occasionally bite your tongue or

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Custom Mouthguards

Wearing mouthguards will significantly help prevent unnecessary sports injuries in children and adults. With sporting activities such a major part of many Australian’s lives, a mouthguard should be an essential part of the sports kit. Whilst you may be concerned about cuts, bruises and broken bones, have you thought about broken, fractured or displaced teeth?

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Fissure Sealant Dentists Maroochydore

Children’s teeth in their early development are especially vulnerable to tooth decay. To combat this, the team at Sunshine Coast Smile Centre can apply a pit and Fissure Sealants. What are Fissure Sealants? A completely pain-free procedure that takes around five minutes per tooth, Fissure Sealants is a tooth coloured liquid similar in consistency to nail polish.

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Inlays & Onlays

  Inlays and onlays are utilised when the amount of tooth to be replaced becomes so large so that a composite filling may not be the ideal solution. Composite resin is very effective when used to restore small to medium size cavities. When larger restorations are required composite resin has a few disadvantages which may

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