With Valentine’s Day coming up, preparation is in full swing. If you have a special date night planned and want to look your best and add a bit of extra sparkle to smile, our teeth whitening options are just for you. Teeth whitening is a very popular method of boosting your self-confidence as it is…
Dental injuries are common when playing sport for both children and adults. To protect your mouth against impact, it is important to consider purchasing a custom-fitted sports mouthguard. A sports mouthguard is an oral appliance made of soft plastic used to protect your teeth and gums from sustaining injuries during sport. Many sports-retail stores and…
The festive season is upon us. Time to relax. Unwind and enjoy quality time with family and friends and indulge in all those Christmas goodies. Unfortunately toothaches and dental mishaps do not always run to holiday and Christmas schedules. Access to dental care during this busy time is our top priority. Here at Pimpama City…
If you or your kids consume too much sugar in your diets, you could be putting your oral health at risk. Sugar feeds bacteria living in plaque on the teeth, which can cause tooth decay and gum disease. The more sugar you consume in food and drink, the more your teeth will be at risk….
If your health insurance rolls over every calendar year, any unused benefits will be lost after December 31st. If you have any outstanding treatment now is the best time to get it finished to maximize on your remaining funds. Booking in now and then again in the New Year once your benefits renew will make…
The purpose of wearing dentures is to enable patients who have lost some or all of their teeth to speak, smile and eat naturally. These things are only possible, however, if their dentures are comfortable and well-maintained. Learning how to clean dentures is important to maintaining good daily hygiene, but occasionally you may find it…
During the COVID-19 pandemic additional guidelines have been brought in to keep yourself (our patient) and our team safe. These include looking at the whole practice and implementing measures to minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19. Take a look at the ways we have implemented these additional safety practices. Magazines Magazines in the waiting room…
Tooth decay is caused by bacteria in the mouth that feed on sugars contained in food and drink. These bacteria convert sugars into acids that can damage the outer layer of the teeth known as enamel. Over time, this can cause teeth to weaken and form cavities. Children may be more prone to tooth decay…
Teeth grinding is a condition you could be suffering from without even knowing it. Most people aren’t even aware of their grinding unless their partner tells them or they get a sleep study done. Unfortunately, you can even experience symptoms such as jaw pain, headaches and worn down, sensitive teeth which means that the grinding…
We understand during this time of uncertainty people still would like to see us here at Pimpama City Dental Centre for dental treatment. We are currently open but with shorter hours as we have some restrictions from the government in place due to Covid-19. These restrictions change quite frequently for us but at this stage…