š COVID-19 UPDATE šā ā Following the Victorian Governmentās announcement to increase restrictions we have adjusted our operations for your safety & that of our team members.ā ā During this time we will be open to provide emergency dental treatment only and temporarily suspend Saturday operations.ā ā If you need to visit for emergency care, your safety is our highest priority. We continue to adhere to our strict infection control…
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Your health and safety is our top priority which is why we have the option of hand sanitiser and temperature checks upon entry into the practice. We look forward to seeing you at your next appointment and we thank you for your patience and support during this time.
Your health and well being is always our highest priority. As such, we have moved to level 2 dental restrictions.ā ā Many services are still available. If you have an upcoming appointment, we will be in touch to confirm and discuss your treatment.ā ā We are still applying precautionary measures such as:ā ā āļø Pre-visit health checkā āļø Hand sanitisation upon arrivalā āļø Social distancing measures in our reception areaā …
We are proud to have partnered up with the Glen Iris Scorpions basketball club to provide Custom Fitted Mouth Guards. Exclusive club pricing and fitting sessions are offered at the beginning of every term. We are so happy to have this partnership to contribute to our belief in the importance of Mouth Guards to prevent or minimise dental injuries during sports. If your team is interested in Custom Fitted Sports…
Each year, thousands of adults and children are treated for dental injuries that could have been prevented or minimised by simply wearing a mouthguard. The Australian Dental Association strongly recommends the use of a mouthguard in any sport or activity where collision or contact is likely, and during both games and training. Often injuries in sports or activities that do occur are those we didnāt even consider to be a…
Prevention is better than a cure. Preventive dentistryĀ focuses on preventing dental issues rather than waiting to fix broken or worn down teeth. Weāre firm believers in the value of addressing problems in their infancy, before they become more serious issues. At the heart of preventive dentistry is the belief that if you follow all the important steps of maintaining good oral hygiene, many dental issues or emergencies can be prevented….
If you are suffering any pain, please contact the practice immediately. We will gather details of the pain you are experiencing and seek to find a suitable appointment time as soon as possible so we can address the issue. Avoid hot, cold, or hard foods as this may make the pain more severe. Our aim is to provide you quality dental care and assist you to maintain excellent dental health….
With a little one in your life, it is important to look after their developing teeth. Baby teeth provide the foundation for the adult teeth that will replace them one day. Providing your child a good start is vital, thatās why we offer free dental check-ups to children under four. At Ashburton Family Dental, weāre a family-focussed practice and welcome children of all ages to our friendly and positive environment….
If the broken tooth is the result of a fall, and you are concerned about other injuries, please go immediately to the hospital emergency department or see your GP. Sometimes teeth break due to weakness within the tooth. Speak to your dentist about treatment options to restore your tooth back to health. If you are in extreme pain and the practice is closed such as in the evenings, weekends and…
DO NOT re-implant first (baby) teeth. If the permanent/second/adult tooth is knocked out, it is important to re-implant the tooth immediately. Hold the tooth by the crown, not the pointed root DO NOT scrub or touch the root Gently push the tooth back into the socket, ensuring it is the correct way round Bite on a clean hanky to hold the tooth in place Attend your dentist or hospital emergency…
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