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Show Your Teeth Some Loving Care this Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) • 0 Comments

As we are all getting settled into the New Year, Valentine’s Day is once again around the corner.

Candy, cards, and teddy bears are littering grocery stores and shop windows.

And this Valentine’s Day it’s not just your loved ones that you should be thinking about.

Spend a little time this February showing your teeth some love and it will come back to you. Valentine’s Day is all about kisses and candy, and both kisses and candy are all about your mouth! Continue Reading

Root Canal Treatment: What do I need to know?

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) • 0 Comments

The phrase “root canal” brings fear to the heart of some of our bravest patients. But at Smiles First Dental, we are here to tell you that this need not be so. A root canal is usually a painless treatment and one that reduces pain and damage in an affected tooth. Let’s take a look… Continue Reading

Top 6 Oral Hygiene Gift Ideas for Holidays from Smiles First Dental

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) • 0 Comments

You may have been racking your brain about what to get that special someone (or special people) on your gift list and may be close to giving up and buying a tie, candle, or novelty mug.

You know that everyone wants the perfect Christmas gift and they appreciate it more with a surprising twist! But it’s hard to know what that might be. Continue Reading

Northmead Dentist Tips: Top 4 Reasons to Use Your Dental Insurance Now

Posted on November 23, 2019 by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) • 0 Comments

Did you know that you can save a fistfull when you use your dental benefits before the year ends, while also improving your smile, health, and decreasing dental costs later on? And you can do this by simply paying attention to your dental insurance plan and when it ‘ends’. Continue Reading

I Damaged My Dental Implant – Is It Serious, And What Can I Do?

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) • 0 Comments

Dental implants are durable and designed and constructed to last decades or even lifetimes – in fact, the very first ‘modern dental implant lasted a lifetime.

At Smiles First Dental, we are specialists in dental implants.

We have an experienced dental staff who can help you take advantage of this dental technology. Continue Reading

Dental Care at Smiles First Dental – What Can You Expect?

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) • 0 Comments

At Smiles First Dental, we have designed our practice to support you and your oral health. When you visit Smiles First Dental, you become part of the Smiles First Dental family. We are committed to making you an active patient – one who understands and directs their own dental health. Continue Reading

Northmead Dentist Tips: How does the Child Dental Benefits Schedule Help Your Children?

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) • 0 Comments

A survey, from the University of Adelaide, reveals that the dental health of Australian children is at risk. The study, which surveyed 24,000 children from ages 5 to 14, shows that 25% of Australian children, ages ten and below, suffer from untreated tooth decay. Continue Reading

The Gift of Dental Health for Father’s Day

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) • 0 Comments

Don’t forget: Father’s Day is September 1st! Have you already gotten your gift, or are you one of us scrambling to come up with a last minute present?

As your dad ages, his health becomes even more important, and at Smiles First Dental we think that makes it a great day to give a gift that keeps on giving – the gift of oral health. Continue Reading

Dental Health Tracking Tips from Your Northmead Dentist

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) • 0 Comments

This year, the Australian Dental Association has designated August 5th to 11th as Australian Dental Health Week. Australian Dental Health Week is an annual event that raises awareness of issues related to Australia’s dental health. This year, the ADA has chosen “How’s Your Oral Tracking?” as its theme, and that theme has two underlying questions. Continue Reading

Whitening Your Smile – We’re Partners!

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Dr Thomas Choi (dentist) • 0 Comments

At Smiles First Dental, patients constantly ask us about whitening their teeth. They know, as science has demonstrated, that a great smile can make a first and lasting impression that affects social life, professional life, and even love life. The answer is that there is no one-way to whiten teeth – it depends on the… Continue Reading