How to conquer your fear of the dentist 1. Take someone with you We know it may be embarrassing to ask someone to accompany you to the dentist but we promise, it’s our best piece of advice. Having someone there to make conversation and hold your hand if you need it is great. It is a […]

Flossing your teeth is just as important as brushing. If you’re relying solely on brushing to keep your teeth clean, you’re missing nearly half the surface area of your teeth. Which, not surprisingly, lies between them. For that reason alone,  flossing should be an essential part of your ora...

Canberra Dental Care supported the PANDSI cake off again in 2018 We sponsored the Big Pineapple which raised $350 at the silent auction on 6 May 2018. You can still donate to PANDSI if you would like to join us in supporting the Big Pineapple and this great organisation.  

World Oral Health Day is Tuesday 20 March 2018 Your mouth is a mirror to your body and reflects your general health and well-being. Avoid risk factors, adopt good oral hygiene habits and have regular dental check-ups to help protect your mouth and body. Watch this short video to see the benefits ...

New equipment has arrived at Canberra Dental Care. We are now able to do OPG (Orthopantomogram) x-rays at the practice rather than referring you to another appointment. This type of x-ray gives your dentist a whole-of-mouth view of your mouth. We are able to see all your teeth on one film. And ar...

A recent study into dental decay in children has found that a third of children aged between 5 and 6 years old have decay in their baby teeth. This is usually a preventable disease through good eating habits, daily brushing and regular check ups at the dentist. For children under 6 parents should...

February 4th is World Cancer Day 2018. Your dentist plays an important role in screening for oral cancer and you can reduce your chance of developing the disease by doing things like quitting smoking, limiting alcohol intake and eating more vegetables and fruit. Find out more by reading the Austr...

With children returning to school it is a good time to think about how much sugar is in their lunchbox. Many items that look healthy initially can be hiding lots of sugar. Sugar is not only adding to health issues such as diabetes but is also causing decay in children’s teeth. The NSW ADA has […]...

We are closed for Australia Day but will re-open on Monday 29 January.