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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.
For help on weekends and public holidays, please see Emergencies
Tuesday and Thursday 8.00 – 5pm
Wednesday and Friday 7.30 – 4pm
Good oral hygiene habits will leave your mouth looking and smelling healthy.
If your gums hurt or bleed with brushing or you experience persistent bad breath, contact a dentist as soon as possible.
Our hygienist will show you how to improve your techniques to get your mouth and teeth as healthy as possible.
Fillings repair areas of tooth damaged through decay or trauma, restoring normal function and shape.
When required, a section of your tooth is removed. The area is thoroughly cleaned and filled with an appropriate filling material. Many small fillings can be done without the need for local anaesthetic.
A crown, also known as a ‘cap’, is a covering made to fit over a prepared tooth. They are used when a tooth is broken or cracked or a large filling in place causes a risk of breaking. (For example a previously root filled tooth) Crowns are also used for aesthetic reasons, for example improving the appearance of a discoloured or poorly shaped tooth. They are always used to cover dental implants.
All of our crowns are locally made to extremely high standards and use only TGA approved materials. We have a great working relationship with our laboratory, and offer a truly dependable service with warranties in place.
Another reason for a child to regularly visit the dentist is to ensure their teeth are developing normally. Early identification often simplifies the management of these problems.
Currently we have the Child Dental Benefit Scheme (CDBS) in place, which is a Government scheme designed to support good habits and give basic dental treatment to children between the ages of 2 and 17.
Eligible children receive up to $1000 worth of treatment over a 2 year period. Eligibility depends on whether you receive a relevant government payment such as Family Tax Benefit A
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