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  • Home
  • About Us
    • About Dental Matters
    • Your Visit
    • Payment Plans with TLC
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  • Our Team
  • Services
    • Preventative Dentistry
      • Oral Cancer Screening
      • Gum Health Maintenance
      • Fissure Seals
      • Sports Guards
      • Night Guards for Grinding
    • General Dentistry
      • Children’s Dentistry
      • Fillings
      • Root Canal Treatment
      • Extractions
      • Dentures
      • Periodontal Disease
      • Antisnore / Sleep Apnea devices
    • Cosmetic Dentistry
      • Teeth Whitening
      • Bonding
      • Veneers
      • Crowns and Bridges
      • Implant Dentistry
    • Sedation Dentistry
      • Gas
  • Blog
    • General
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Jan152024
man with sleep apnoea

Understanding Sleep Apnoea: Your Guide to Symptoms, Treatment, and Causes

Sleep apnoea is a prevalent yet often misunderstood sleep disorder that impacts millions of individuals worldwide. If it goes untreated not only can sleep aponea…

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Dec152023
dental fillings

Pain Management During Dental Fillings: Essential Tips for First-Time Patients

Experiencing your first dental filling can be daunting, especially when it comes to managing pain and discomfort. This article aims to demystify the process and…

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Nov152023
Early Signs of Periodontal Disease

How to Recognize the Early Signs of Periodontal Disease: A Beginner’s Guide

Welcome to a comprehensive guide on recognizing the early signs of periodontal disease. Maintaining good oral health is paramount, and understanding the indicators of periodontal…

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Oct152023
Tooth extraction

How to Take Care of Your Mouth After a Tooth Extraction

  A tooth extraction is often a necessary dental procedure to alleviate pain or address oral health concerns. What comes after the extraction is equally…

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Sep152023
man snoring

8 Side Effects of Snoring: What You Need to Know

If you’re one of the millions of people who snore, you may think it’s just a harmless nighttime habit. However, snoring can have significant consequences…

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Aug152023
woman without veneers

How Can I Fix My Teeth Without Veneers? Exploring Alternative Solutions

For those seeking to enhance their smile without opting for veneers, you’re not alone. There are various alternative approaches to achieve the desired dental transformation.…

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Jul152023
wisdom teeth extraction

The Wisdom Behind Wisdom Teeth: Understanding Their Purpose and Evolution

Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, have been a subject of fascination and study among scientists, anthropologists, and dental professionals for many years. These…

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Jun152023
woman with dental anxiety

How To Face Dental Anxiety: Discover Sedation Dentistry for Stress-Free Visits

For many people, the mere thought of visiting the dentist can trigger feelings of anxiety and fear. Dental anxiety is a common issue that can…

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May152023
tongue health

Unraveling the Mysteries: How Your Tongue Speaks Volumes About Your Health

Your tongue does more than just taste and help you speak. It can also serve as a powerful indicator of your overall health. While you…

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Apr302023
dental bridges

What Are Dental Bridges and Are They For You?

Are you missing one or more teeth and looking for a solution that can restore your smile and oral functionality? Dental bridges might be the…

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Mar312023
wisdom teeth extraction

Why Do Wisdom Teeth Need to Be Extracted?

Are your wisdom teeth making their presence known in a painful way? You may feel some discomfort, pressure, or even swelling and all you can…

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Feb282023
dental crowns

What Do You Need to Know About Dental Crowns?

Have you ever wondered what a dental crown is and how it can improve your oral health? Dental crowns have long been used to help…

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Feb202023
teeth whitening dental matters

Top tips to ensure your teeth stay white after a teeth whitening procedure:

So, you have just had a teeth whitening procedure and want to know how to keep your tooth white for longer? We have compiled a…

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Feb202023
wobbly tooth dental matters

Your Child Has Wobbly Tooth, What Now?

  Losing a first tooth is a rite of passage and it usually happens at around 6-years-old. The tooth comes loose then falls out leaving…

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Jan312023
dental crowns

Do These 4 Easy Ways To Take Care Of Your Dental Crowns

Having a dental crown fitted can be a great way to restore and protect your teeth, giving you the confidence in your smile that we…

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Is vaping bad for your oral health?

Mistakenly, many people believe vaping is safe because it does not contain tobacco smoke like cigarettes do.   There is not much awareness around the…

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How To Keep Your Smile In Check

There is no better feeling than being confident in yourself, better yet being confident in your smile. A study conducted by the Australian Orthodontic Society…

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How to Deal with Dental Anxiety

Are you one of the millions of people who avoid going to the dentist because of fear or anxiety? Dental fear and anxiety are extremely…

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How to Clean Your Tongue?

6 benefits of Brushing your tongue   We should all know how important it is to clean your teeth, twice daily, but many people underestimate…

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Don’t DIY Your Dental: The Risks of At-Home Dental Treatments

We are sure you have seen the number of at-home dental treatments that are available on the current market or even if you haven’t seen…

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Three signs of a dental emergency

Dental emergencies can be alarming. But it is important to remember that the sooner you contact us, the more likely we can take action, stop…

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Sep72018

The Importance of Fluoride

It is certainly important for infants and children between the ages of 6 months and 16 years to be exposed to fluoride. This is the…

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Aug272018

Fissure Sealants

Unfortunately, children eat and drink many things which can encourage tooth decay. Daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste, cutting down on sweet food and drinks and…

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Jul62018

Dental Hygiene for 2 – 4 years olds

It is recommended that your child should have their first set of x-rays to show between their teeth when the contacts between the baby teeth…

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Jun152018
wobbly tooth dental matters

The first visit to the dentist

We recommend children visit the dentist at approximately 2 years of age. On your child’s first visit, they will meet with one of our dental…

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May312018

Teething

What is teething? Teething, the emergence of the first teeth through a baby’s gums, can be a frustrating time for little ones and their parents.…

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May102018

Dental Hygiene for Babies

Babies and toddlers are just as much at risk of dental decay as an older child or adult. Caring for your baby’s teeth needs to…

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Apr92018

Early Diagnosis and Care

Oral health is essential to your child’s growth and development, general health and self-esteem. A visit to the dentist at an early age is important to identify…

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Mar312018

Teeth Whitening at home

While is may seem more convenient to whiten your teeth in the comfort of your own home and in your own time, there are some…

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Mar182018

Wisdom Tooth Removal

Wisdom Teeth – Not so Wise Welcome to the Dental Matters wisdom tooth information page, where you’ll find information about wisdom teeth treatment and wisdom…

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Feb262018

Dental Fillings in Adelaide

Dental fillings in Adelaide tooth needs a filling when it has decay, is broken or the current filling is failing because it has cracked or…

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Feb252018

Wisdom teeth removal & Sedation Dentistry

Now that your wisdom teeth need to be removed, choosing the right dental professional to deal with wisdom teeth removal is the first step. There…

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Feb122018

Oral health: A window to your overall health

Your oral health is more important than you might realise. Here are the facts about how the health of your mouth, teeth and gums can…

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Jan182018

Introducing your child to dental health

Throughout our history, the need to maintain our oral health has meant that going to the dentist was a necessary and often uncomfortable experience. However,…

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Aug222017

Is sedation dentistry safe?

Many people are incredibly nervous when visiting the dentist, then the safety of sedation becomes another concern. We are particularly sympathetic to “dental phobics”, we…

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May212017

We recommend fissure sealants for children

The application of fissure sealants is necessary to preserve the integrity of your child’s permanent teeth. As soon as your child starts having permanent teeth,…

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Feb82017

Kids Dental First Aid

Accidents happen and are sometimes unavoidable. However, you can minimise the impact of the dental trauma by following these tips. Cut or Bitten Tongue, Lip…

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Dec32016

Dental amalgam and why dentists still use it

Dentists and patients today have several choices when it comes to selecting materials for fillings. Nevertheless, this does not eliminate the appropriateness of traditional dental…

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Oct112016
how to clean your tongue

Bad Breath [Halitosis]

Dental Matters, your Adelaide dentist, can help freshen your smile and breath. Halitosis is a condition of having offensive smelling breath which can cause psychological…

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Jul182016

Why 6 monthly dental visits are important

Starting from the age of about 18 months, a 6 monthly dental visit is recommended for the maintenance of healthy teeth and gums. A Dental…

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Mar122016

Pregnancy and Dental Care

Pregnancy is a unique time in a woman’s life, accompanied by physiologic and hormonal changes that can affect oral health and how it can be…

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Jan12016
Mouthguard Torrensville

A mouthguard at play keeps the injuries at bay

Wear a mouthguard at play to keep the injuries at bay. One of the most common causes of dental injury are caused by sporting accidents.…

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