Merry Christmas from the team at Greenland Dental Emergency Dentist Greenland Dental will be open between Christmas and New Year excluding week-ends and public holidays. It is possible we may close a little earlier than usual depending on our patient schedule. If you are in need of a dental appointment, you might like to schedule an appointment using our online booking option via our webpage https://www.greenlanddental.com.au/. Alternatively call 5495 4266 early in the day

Our practice will be open between Christmas and New Year, closing for week-ends and public holidays only.  We feel we have a duty of care to

The most common cause of toothache is an abscessed tooth. An abscessed tooth is a painful infection at the root of a tooth or between the gum and the tooth. It’s most commonly caused by severe tooth decay, but can sometimes be caused by trauma to the tooth, or gum disease. When you are experiencing a toothache, the length of time the ache lasts and the type of pain you are experience can help the dentist diagnose the problem. Sharp pain, especially when chewing, can suggest a

Wow this year is just flying by! We can't believe it's Easter time already. Our practice will be closed for the long weekend and will reopen on Tuesday 3rd April. We too are looking forward to eating lots of chocolates this Easter. Just a reminder that when you eat sugary food, bacteria (plaque) use that sugar to produce acids that attack your enamel. To prevent damage to your teeth this Easter, we recommend removing plaque regularly by brushing twice a day and to also limit

Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Our practice will be closed for the public holidays only. We will be open on Wednesday 27th December, Thursday 28th December and Friday 29th December. Please call early in the day to arrange appointments as we may close early during this period depending on our schedule. We too are looking forward to eating lots of delicious foods and drinks this Christmas. Take care when eating hard lollies, nuts and po

We are open to take care of your dental emergencies during the Christmas and New Year period. Our practice will only close for weekends and public holidays. We allow time in our schedule for emergencies during this period, so if you are in need of an urgent appointment please call early in the day to ensure you can be seen. We may close early at times during this period depending on our schedule. If an accident occurs, call our practice immediately. The sooner you are seen by

Unfortunately accidents occur and permanent teeth can be knocked out. It is really important to act fast and know what to do if you are faced with this dental emergency. Follow these steps if the tooth is completely knocked out. Locate the tooth and pick it up by the crown. DO NOT touch the root surface. If dirty, gently rinse the tooth with milk or the injured person's own saliva. DO NOT use bottled or tap water or chemicals and do not scrub, dry or wrap the tooth. Position

Many people don’t realise that there are a lot of reasons why your tooth may be causing pain. Dental pain should not be ignored. Quite often the treatment required is less invasive if the problem is detected and treated early. The most common reasons for tooth pain include: Dental Caries (cavity) How it happens: Bacteria in your mouth feed on food particles which produce acid that, with time, eat through the enamel layer of your tooth, exposing the sensitive dentine below. Sy

Have you recently had pain from the back of your mouth? When you are opening and closing your jaw? Biting on food? During the day or night? Noticed a bad taste in your mouth? These symptoms could be caused by your wisdom teeth. Most people notice their wisdom teeth start to erupt between the age of 16 and 25, but this can vary from person to person. Some people do not have enough space for their wisdom teeth to come through properly. Wisdom teeth can grow straight (vertically