Are you feeling sudden pain when you chew or bite down? Or erratic pain when your teeth are exposed to hot and cold temperatures? If so, you may have a cracked tooth! If left untreated, cracked teeth have the potential to cause excruciating pain and......
Lips are unique oral structures (as individual as fingerprints), which play important roles in chewing and swallowing; speech; facial expression and physiological protection; as well as being tactile organs. Lips are also the central defining aesthetic feature of the lower third of the face, being......
Don’t be fooled into thinking that what looks like steam is a safe alternative to cigarette smoke. Its well known that smoking cigarettes causes permanent damage to your teeth and gums. With a new trend emerging, especially with younger folks, it’s important to ask “does......
When our teeth and gums are healthy, our body is often healthy and as a result we feel more positive and feel happier. Our outlook on life can be brighter when we pay attention to our overall oral health and care for our gums and......
Invisalign Go A Better Way to Quick Straight Teeth with Dr Patel a certified Invisalign Go Provider What is Invisalign Go? Brought to you from the same company that invented the original Invisalign, Invisalign Go is the newest clear aligner system that can straighten your......
Wishing all our patients and their families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year We have enjoyed caring for your dental health this year and helping you to have the best smile possible for you Listening to your stories and adventures, watching your......
Did you know oral health can impact happiness? When our teeth and gums are healthy, our body is often healthy and as a result we feel more positive and feel happier. Our outlook on life can be brighter when we pay attention to our overall......
Now you can Blast your teeth clean with a Water Flosser While brushing your teeth twice a day is a great start to preserving good oral health, there are hard-to-reach areas in the mouth that you cannot get to by merely brushing. Interdental cleaning, which......
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting Australian women and it is a year-round battle. At Putney Dental surgery we take a moment this October to honour those who have lost the battle against breast cancer those undergoing......
Oral health goes beyond cavities and gum disease. Research has shown that there is a link between a person’s mouth and general health. Even experts consider oral complications to be a global health burden. Neglecting treatment for tooth decay or gum problems can lead to......
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year The festive period can be a tough time for our teeth and gums, but the expert team at Putney Dental Surgery has some handy tips to keep you smiling through the holidays 1: Beware of the buffet Grazing......
We are back! We are thrilled to confirm that the Australian Dental Association and AHPPC have agreed to lift dental practice restrictions to Level 1. This means that we are able to perform the entire range of dental procedures including important preventive measures such as......
Child Dental Benefits Schedule As a parent, making sure your child is as healthy as possible is understandably one of your highest priorities. At Putney Dental Surgery we strongly believe that good habits start early. We encourage good oral hygiene and regular dental visits. We......
The first titanium dental implant was placed back in 1965, and since then digital implant technology has come along in leaps and bounds. The latest invention in Dentistry is the Computerized Surgical Guide Dental Implant. Putney Dental Surgery is proud to offer DIO dental implants,......
As we approach Christmas and the festive season, it’s okay to enjoy some sugary treats and help protect your teeth. Read on for some simple tips There’s no doubt that we eat a lot of sugary foods at Christmas time. From candy canes to chocolate......
Please take a few moments this October- breast cancer awareness month to schedule your mammograms and regular dental checkups. It is estimated that breast cancer will affect one in eight women and one in 651 men in the Australia. Chances are that you know someone......
Oral health is fundamental to good health. Good oral health saves health care costs for individuals and the nation. Oral health can be improved. Eat less sugar, brush your teeth and visit your dentist regularly. Did you Know Nearly 3 in 4 kids are consuming......
With so many different styles, shapes, and size of toothbrushes available these days, it comes as no surprise that some brush types are considered better than others. Ideally, your own toothbrush should feel comfortable to hold and use, and should adequately and easily reach......
Oral diseases, such as tooth decay and gum disease, are widespread and preventable. Through proper self-care, regular dental check-ups and managing risk factors, good oral health and general health can be secured. Do you practice good oral care? See how many items in the checklist......
An extremely common problem in our society today is excessive wear that occurs above and beyond expected age related wear. More than half of the adults we see in our practice exhibit extensive wear on their teeth. The result is unattractive smiles with short teeth......
It’s that time of year again, hard to believe another year has flown by! The team at Putney Dental Surgery would like to take this opportunity to thank all our patients for your support this year . We enjoyed sharing our 25th Birthday Celebration......
Add Value to Your Life with Teeth Whitening Gives you confidence Improves your general dental hygiene Many people still think it’s incredibly costly, damaging to teeth, or they are simply afraid that their smile will look unnatural. Teeth Whitening by a supervised Dental Care Professional ......
Our Father’s Day Special – Gap Free for Heath fund Members (or $187.50 for non members) Includes a consultation, scale and polish and fluoride treatment Did you......
Celebrating 25 years of beautiful smiles in Putney- You are invited to help us Celebrate While announcing the milestone anniversary of my dental practice in Putney I took a moment to reflect on the past 25 years. Twenty-five years ago, Putney Village was a charming......
International Men’s Health Week 2018 June 11- June 17 A study has shown that Australian men are significantly less likely to brush their teeth twice a day than women, with only 36% of men doing so. But why should you bother? Evidence of the links between poor oral......
4 tips for keeping your teeth healthy during Easter: 1.Snack on cheese, celery, carrot or apple after chocolate. – These snacks are not only better for you than chocolate; they also help keep your teeth and gums clean and healthy. Chew sugar-free gum......
Key Messages for World Oral Health Day 20th March 2018 • Oral health is much more than a nice smile • Oral health and general health have a close two-way relationship • The mouth cannot be considered in isolation from the rest of the body......
Don’t hit the field without a Mouthguard this footy season, advises Dr Sushma Patel at Putney Dental Surgery Every year, players are treated for dental trauma that could have been prevented by wearing a basic piece of safety gear -mouthguard Dental trauma includes damage to the gums,......
Possibly every toothbrush ever made, still exists somewhere on our planet. We all know brushing our teeth is important to prevent tooth decay and for overall health and we should be doing it at least twice a day. But, there’s something most people never realize – our......
Back to School Dental Checkup Booking online now available It’s that time of year again! School days are upon us. Book now for the Back to School Dental Checkup Right now, you’re probably in the midst of helping your child get all of those back......
Dr Sushma Patel and her team at Putney Dental Surgery wish you and your family every happiness and good health for the year ahead. Happy Holiday Season We sincerely thank you for your loyalty and for placing your trust in us at Putney Dental Surgery You......
All kids want to get loads of Halloween sweets when out trick-or-treating but as a parent, you know that eating too much sugar is not good for your child. Dr Patel at Putney Dental Surgery reminds parents at this time of the year that......
World Cavity Free Future Day Saturday October 14 2017 Dental caries (cavities) is the most common chronic disease on the planet, despite being largely preventable. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), worldwide 60–90% of school children and nearly 100% of adults suffer from cavities, which......
Happy Father’s Day Based on research, men are more likely than women to develop gum disease. This reality is because men are more apt to smoke, drink, clench or grind their teeth, and eat a poor diet and less apt to brush and floss. However,......
Dental Health Week 7-13 August 2017 A recent survey commissioned by the Australian Dental Association, revealed that only 51% of Australians brush twice-a-day, only 17% floss regularly, and only 35% visit their dentist at the recommended frequency. Dr Sushma Patel from Putney Dental Surgery understands......
School Holidays Time For A Check-up Don’t Miss out on Putney Dental Surgery’s School Holidays Offer It’s never too early to begin teaching good oral hygiene to your children. Behaviour learnt when they’re young tend to stick with them throughout life. The need for......
Winter 2017 has well and truly arrived! As we head into the cooler months we need to remember to help keep our lips, cheeks, teeth and gums healthy and happy! Winter and all that comes with it can be very harsh on our teeth. Here are......
Happy Mother’s Day...
Easter is a time for family, friends and delicious chocolate treats Enjoy your chocolate without going overboard, and you can enjoy chocolate without doing too much damage to your teeth. Take care of your oral health this Easter Brushing and flossing are not the......
Diabetes and Gum Disease – The Diabolical Duo; because one disease can impact the other. If you have diabetes you are at high risk of gum disease, tooth decay, thrush, mouth ulcers, taste disturbances and dry, burning mouth. And conversely like a two-way street, if......
Sweetheart Special Teeth Whitening Valentine’s Day...
Back to School Dental Check up Booking online now available Putney Dental Surgery www.facebook.com/putneydentalsurgery It’s that time of year again! The summer holidays are quickly winding down and school days will soon be upon us.Book now for the Back to School Dental Check up Right......
Have A Healthy, Happy New Year!! You have a beautiful smile, Smile More! The New Year is fast approaching and it may be time to start thinking about what your New Year’s resolutions should be. These usually include losing weight, striving for a better......
Seasons Greetings & Happy Holidays Dr Sushma Patel and her team at Putney Dental Surgery Wish you and your family every happiness and good health for the year ahead. We sincerely thank you for your loyalty and for placing your trust in us at Putney Dental......
Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) to continue into 2017 Putney Dental Surgery has available appointments for you now to use your medicare entitlement before 30 December 2016 We are now bulk billing Medicare for children. $1,000 available for dental treatments every two years......
Do you struggle with flossing? No more excuses for not flossing Now Available Dental Spa Oral Irrigator Water Floss Introductory Price $24.95 Attach it to your bathroom sink tap all fittings included and a tip each for the whole family So what is your excuse......
Putney Dental Surgery Proudly Supporting Dental Health Week 2016 Call and Book in August Receive Complimentary Dental Check-up (valued at $50.00) ph 98097110 This year Dental Health Week is focusing on the significant way that hormones can play havoc with a woman’s oral health,......
Putney Dental Surgery has been awarded Accreditation Dr Sushma Patel and the team at Putney Dental Surgery believe that it is imperative to not only provide the best dental care, but also to be accountable and self-reflective about all of the processes that concern patient......
“Acid Attack” Is your action on the sporting field affecting your dental health Dr Patel of Putney Dental Surgery warns that habits such as snacking and grazing are putting your teeth at risk. Tooth decay and tooth erosion is caused by how frequently we snack......
Smile with Perfect White Teeth this Winter Special Home Whitening Kit (includes custom trays and bleach product) Now Only $195.00 Beautiful white smile boosts confidence & self-esteem. Implies good health & vitality as well as significantly contributes to a more youthful appearance A natural facelift,......
Check for oral cancer signs – What’s in your mouth ? You don’t have to be a smoker. You don’t even have to live an unhealthy lifestyle to be at risk of oral cancer. The incidence of oral cancer in Australia is increasing. Incidence has steadily increased......
We can help with use of muscle relaxant injections. Call us to discuss your options to relieve your pain As always, at Putney dental surgery we aim to provide you with comprehensive dental treatment and with that in mind I am now a graduate of......