If you are concerned that your child’s teeth are coming through crowded or crooked, take action! Booking your child in for an orthodontic consultation could help you understand the why’s and the how’s of braces and plates. At your child’s first consultation we will have a look at their teeth, gums, jaw structure and potential…
Our Terrigal Dental family continues to grow! Meet Sam, our trainee dental assistant and receptionist. Sam moved from Grafton to the Central Coast in 2015 and we are delighted that she has landed here in Terrigal. In a short amount of time Sam has become a major part of our team and we are continuously amazed…
A fissure sealant is a protective coating that is used to fill the grooves in children’s teeth. These grooves tend to trap plaque that causes decay, so filling the grooves will help minimize the risk of decay in these teeth. Fissure sealant placement is a quick and painless procedure and is covered by the Child…
At Terrigal Dental, we believe that the prevention is better than the cure and recommend our patients attend every six months for check-ups so that any potential problems can be caught and treated whilst they are small. The larger a dental problem is, the more difficult, time-consuming and expensive it is to treat, so don’t…
If wisdom teeth are growing upright into their correct position in the mouth and not causing any pain or problems, then it is not necessary to have them removed. However, if they are impacted (growing at an angle) or causing crowding as there isn’t enough room for them to come through, then removal of your…
Mouthwash should not be used as a substitute for toothbrushing and flossing but it is useful as a complement to your oral hygiene routine. When choosing a mouthwash, it is important to choose one that is alcohol-free as alcohol dries your mouth out and makes it more cavity-prone. It is also important to choose a…
