Dental News & Advice
Australia Day Citizens
Today Dr Karen and Dr Parm not only celebrated Australia Day but they also became Australian citizens. It looks like they are certainly here to stay. So from the Practice Manager and all the Walk-in team, a huge congratulations to you both. Aussie all the way.
Christmas Holidays
To give our staff a well-deserved rest and time with their families, the practice will be closed from Thursday 24th December 2020. Normal office hours resume on Monday 4th January 2021. If you have a genuine dental emergency during this time please call the practice on 6161 6405 and follow the instructions. From all the Walk-in Team we wish you
NEW Pola Light At-Home Teeth Whitening
ENJOY A BRIGHTER, MORE CONFIDENT SMILE IN 5 DAYS The Walk-In Dental Centre now offers a NEW Advanced Take-Home Teeth Whitening System with LED Light Technology Pola Light is an advanced teeth whitening system that combines Pola’s award-winning whitening formula, with an LED mouthpiece, for a faster whitening treatment. Fast, easy and comfortable to use at-home whitening kit with no
Use It, Don’t Loose It!
Don’t Loose Your 2020 Dental Extras Health Insurance Allowance With just 11 weeks until Christmas, there has never been a better time to use any unclaimed Health Insurance Allowance for dental treatment. We offer a wide range of services from general check-ups and cleans, to complete smile makeovers. Why not book in today and make the most of your health
Closed for Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday Weekend
With the public holiday fast approaching, please note the practice will be closed on Saturday 26th & Monday 28th September 2020. If you have a dental emergency during this time please call the practice on 6161 6405 for details on what to do. If you want to leave a message for us, the practice will resume normal office hours from
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
