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Dental conditions

What's bothering you?

Start with what you're noticing. Each page explains what's usually behind it, what you can do now, and when it's worth seeing us.

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Mouth ulcer that won't heal

Also called: oral cancer signs, oral lesion

A sore, lump or patch that's been there more than three weeks, and what to look for.

Chipped or cracked tooth

Also called: cracked tooth syndrome

A broken edge, or a sharp twinge when you bite that disappears as quickly as it came.

Crooked teeth

Also called: crowding, malocclusion

Crowded, gappy or shifting teeth, and why straightening is about more than looks.

Tooth abscess

Also called: periapical abscess, dental abscess

Throbbing pain, a pimple on the gum or swelling. An infection that needs treatment to settle.

Toothache

Also called: dental pain, pulpitis

What your kind of pain can mean, how to ease it, and when to come in.

Yellow teeth

Also called: tooth discolouration, stained teeth

Why teeth change colour, what actually works, and what to check before whitening.

Sensitive teeth

Also called: dentine hypersensitivity

A twinge from cold drinks or sweet food, and what's usually causing it.

Bleeding gums

Also called: gingivitis, gum disease, periodontitis

Pink in the sink is often the first sign of gum disease. Here's what helps.

Bad breath

Also called: halitosis

Breath that won't freshen up usually starts in the mouth. Here's how to find the source.

Missing teeth

Also called: tooth loss

Implants, bridges or dentures, and what happens if you leave a gap.

Teeth grinding

Also called: bruxism, clenching

A sore jaw in the morning, headaches or worn teeth, and how to protect them.

Nervous about the dentist

Also called: dental anxiety

Haven't been in a while? How we make visits calmer, at your pace.

Knocked out or broken a tooth?

Call us straight away on 02 9436 1874. If a tooth has been knocked out, hold it by the crown (not the root) and keep it in milk until you get here.

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Conditions we assess and refer

Some conditions need care from a specialist team. If we find signs of a jaw bone infection (osteomyelitis) or a jaw bone problem linked to bone-strengthening medication (MRONJ), we'll explain what we've found and arrange a referral to the right place. If you take medication for osteoporosis or cancer, please tell us before any extraction or implant is planned, so we can plan your care safely.