Family Care
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Children and Young Adults
Why under 18’s are seen by an Oral Health Therapist? At Coral Coast Dental we employ Oral Health Therapists who have completed studies at University that specialise in Hygiene and Therapy (Children’s Dentistry). They have studied the following to provide you and your family with the best dental treatment. They provide you with services related to prevention of tooth and gum disease for you and your child. Hygiene (also known...
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Fissure Sealants
Fissures are naturally occurring groves that are on the surfaces of the molar and premolar teeth. Fissures can be deep and narrow which makes it difficult for the bristles of your tooth brush to properly clean out the food particles. Food that is trapped in the fissures attracts bacteria, which then multiply within the fissures and this results in a sticky substance forming, which is called plaque. The acids from...
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Sports Mouth Guards
What is a Sports Mouthguard? A sports mouthguard is an individually made rubber device specialised to protect your child’s teeth during contact sports or activities where there is a risk of an injury to the face. For example, football, hockey, soccer, netball, volleyball, cricket ect. Without a mouthguard, sports injuries and accidents can result in damage or injury to the gums, lips or teeth, tooth fractured, trauma to teeth, knocked...
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Night Guards
What is a Night Guard (Occusal Splints)? A night guard also known as an occusal splint is a device that patients wear to bed at night to stop the effect of broxisim (clenching and grinding of their teeth). Why do I need a Night Guard? The device is used to prevent damage to the teeth the excessive forces produced during bruxing. Your teeth contact with a softer plastic not each...
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