Dental News & Advice
How much sugar in your drink?
Do you know how much sugar is in your favourite drink? Fruit Juices These may be good for health but did you know they are harmful to teeth? Orange juice can contain up to 11 teaspoons of sugar!! This coupled with the acidity of the juice and this all adds to the damage to your teeth. Milk Shakes Think they are
Show your Teeth when Smiling
How many of you show your teeth when smiling? I bet you hear lots of times the statement “I’m not showing my teeth as I don’t like them”? Here at The Walk-In Dental centre, we have several solutions to help you achieve the smile you have always wanted. From whitening to snap on smile, to veneers and cosmetic fillings, we have
Dental Appointments Online
We all know how busy life can be, especially with work, school and extra activities. Trying to call the dentist, during opening hours, to book an appointment is the last thing you need adding to your schedule. Here at the walk-in dental centre we have made this process a lot easier with our online booking facility. Linked from our Website directly
Medicare Child Dental Benefits
Did you know that you can use the Medicare Children Dental Benefit at the Walk-In dental practice? “Most people think it can only be used by the school dentist, but in fact, you can use the allowance at any practice that accepts it.” With the school holidays fast approaching what better time to book in with us and get their
Welcome Back
With the recent ease in some restrictions, The Walk-In Dental Centre is happy to announce that we are back open. Please note that if you have flu-like symptoms including a fever, sore throat, cough or breathing problems, to kindly not attend the practice and reschedule. This ensures the protection of our staff and patients. If you have any queries or
Notice to Patients about Coronavirus
At The Walk-In Dental Centre we take the health and safety of our patients, team members and families very seriously. As the situation with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to evolve, we have introduced increased precautionary measures in our practice, to minimise the risk of exposure. If you have an upcoming appointment within the next 14 days, please ring
Walk-In Dental Healthcare Providers
The Walk-In Dental Centre prides itself on providing our patients with the widest range of health insurance providers. We have now been able to add more companies to our list, which gives our patients more flexibility when it comes to Health Insurance. We are pleased to be able to add as a preferred provider, AIA Health Insurance. We look forward
Do you suffer from Dental Anxiety?
For many, a visit to the dentist can be quite unnerving, even upsetting. From young children through to adults and seniors, nerves can sometimes get the better of us. Our calm, gentle and experienced dentists here at the Walk-In Dental Centre aim to make everyone feel relaxed from the moment they enter our practice. For most of us, this calm
Are Electric Toothbrushes Better?
Simply stated, electric toothbrushes provide us to 5x more plaque removal than a manual toothbrush which also helps to improve gum health. Because the brushing action is done for you, many people find using an electric toothbrush easier than a manual one. Speak with your dentist for advice and guidance on correct brushing techniques for different type of toothbrushes. Is
Manual or Electric Toothbrushes
Several scientific studies have shown electric toothbrushes to be more effective at removing plaque (bacteria) from teeth and reducing gingivitis (bleeding gums). Having less plaque on your teeth will help reduce the risk of developing tooth decay. Manual Toothbrushes Manual brushes are cheap to buy, easily portable and can be effective at cleaning your teeth if used correctly. You are
January Health Insurance Reset
New Year, New Allowance for your Health Insurance In most cases, your health insurance fund will have recently reset at the beginning of the year. This includes all of your dental extras cover. Use it, don’t lose it
Child Dental Benefit Scheme Reset
Did you know that most children who are eligible for the Child Dental Benefit, will have had the amount reset to $1000 at the start of the year? If you would like to know if your child is eligible for the Child Dental Benefit or if the amount has reset again, please call the practice on 6161 6405 and one
Revised Opening hours for January
For the month of January only, we have revised opening hours at the practice. We are closed on the following days:- Saturday 18th January 2020 Saturday 25th January 2020 Monday 27th January 2020 Normal working hours will resume in as of 1st February 2020. Thank you
Christmas Opening Times
As the big day is quickly approaching we are giving our staff a well-deserved break over the Christmas period. We are closed from: Tuesday 24th December 2019 until Monday 6th January 2020 If you have a dental emergency during this time please call the practice on 6161 6405 to get information on what to do. From all the Walk-in Team
How to Floss
Floss Like a Boss You guys have asked for a guide to flossing We popped a little step by step guide for you to follow, so you can floss like a boss
How to Brush your Teeth
We love to get feedback from you guys, our patients. So following on from that, we have a step by step guide to effective toothbrushing. And with Christmas fast approaching, we all like a few extra sweet treats, it’s important to look after the teeth we want to keep.
The Walk-In Welcomes Dr Genevieve Johnson
The Walk in dental centre are pleased to welcome Dr Genevieve Johnson to the team. Starting with us on 4th December 2019, Dr Gen (as she likes to be called) comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and has over 20 years experience in dentistry. She is highly respected in the dentistry circle and this shows in the numerous
Awaiting Baby Walk-In
As most of our patients are aware Dr Karen & Dr Parm are awaiting the arrival of their first baby. In true walk-in style, the Practice manager along with the other staff members organised a surprise baby shower for them. With lots of secret planning, the staff surprised them both with baby gifts and cupcakes before Dr Karen put up
