Emergency appointments are available each day on a ‘first come, first served’ basis to new or existing patients. Phone 07-5443-1263 soon after we open, or leave a message on our answerphone.
For help on weekends and public holidays, please see Emergencies
Emergencies
Prevention is always the best medicine but if it comes to treatment, we believe ‘less is more’
Preserving as much tooth tissue as possible leaves you with more options for the future,
helping you on your way to a lifetime healthy smile.
Carter Dental: your Maroochydore dentist
A respected and long-standing, family-oriented clinic that continues to grow under the guidance of Dr Kit Carter. We provide a wide range of dental services to patients and families from all over the Sunshine Coast.
Our focus is early diagnosis, treatment and preventative care
for the whole family.
History of the practice
The practice has a long and well-respected history in the Maroochydore area. Many of our current patients knew the previous dentist and the location at Wirraway Street. Dr Carter bought the business in June 2000 before relocating to the current premises a little over two years later.
Find us at 60 Fourth Avenue, Maroochydore. It’s just off Aerodrome Road.
Treatments
Dental Implants
Dental Implants provide a fixed replacement for missing teeth or act as an abutment for denture retention.An implant case is planned meticulously by both Dr Kit Carter and the Implant dentist.
Oral Hygiene
Good oral hygiene results in a mouth that looks and smells healthy. When you brush do your teeth hurt or bleed or you are experiencing persistent bad breath, you need to contact Carter Dental as soon as possible.
Fillings
Dental fillings are used to restore a tooth that has been damaged by decay, chipped, cracked or broken due to trauma, back to its normal function and shape. There is no one type of filling that is best for everyone. What’s right for you will be determined by the extent of decay and damage sustained to your tooth.
Extraction
Before any tooth is removed, we thoroughly explore all options available to you. Once an extraction is decided to be the best course of treatment, we will review your medical and dental history and take the appropriate X-rays to determine the appropriate next step. An extraction is a surgical procedure and some post-operative discomfort is to be
Endodontics (Root Canals)
Root Canal Therapy aims to save a tooth when its nerve is irreversibly inflamed or has died. Reasons for this can be decay, trauma or a stress fracture within the tooth. Unfortunately, sometimes just having a very large filling can cause the nerve to react this way. It is a delicate procedure which involves firstly
Crowns
A crown also known as a ‘cap’, is a covering that fits over the prepared tooth. Porcelain or ceramic crowns are matched to the colour of your natural teeth. Other materials include gold and metal alloys are sometimes used.
Replacement of Missing Teeth
If you are going to replace a missing tooth you have to ask yourself the important questions.
Wisdom Teeth
Dr Carter has over 20 years of experience, and offers removal of wisdom teeth under local anaesthesia, with or without sedation.
Children’s Dentistry
We understand how vital it is to establish good habits for maintaining healthy teeth and gums at a young age.
Mouthguards
Custom-made mouth guards are the best way to protect your teeth during contact sports. Designed to fit perfectly, they work by distributing the force of impact over a much wider area. They should be snug and not require the he importance of a properly fitted mouth guard in contact sports is well documented. We also
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