Morphett Vale Dental Care

Morphett Vale Dental Care Dentistry beyond your Smile. We provide general, cosmetic dentistry and professional facial injectabl Doctors:
Dr. Erika Guerra, BDS (Adelaide)

Our dental approach is simple, we put ourselves in your place and treat you in the same caring manner in which we would like to be treated. And we only offer the type of care we would want for our family and ourselves.

01/09/2026

Could your jaw be trying to tell you something? ☕️

When we think about jaw problems, most of us think about jaw pain.
But sometimes the signs aren’t quite so obvious.
Some people with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) may experience:
✔️Difficulty opening their mouth
✔️Pain or discomfort when chewing
✔️A feeling of fullness or discomfort around the ear
These symptoms can also occur with a range of other conditions, so it’s important not to assume the jaw is the cause.

If you’ve noticed persistent symptoms or they’re affecting your daily life, an assessment by a dentist or another appropriately qualified healthcare professional can help identify the underlying cause and discuss appropriate management options.

One of the things I love about dentistry is that our bodies often give us little clues, we just need to know when they’re worth paying attention to.

☕️ Anyway... that’s something I’ve been wondering about over my coffee this week.

📌 This content is general information only and does not constitute individual health advice. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.

14/08/2026

Love going for walks, but this is my favorite kind of walk 😉

Happy Friday everyone 💕
📌 General information only. For personalised oral health advice, speak with your dental professional.

12/08/2026

Today, Karen and I had the privilege of presenting to the incredible team at MND SA about something very close to my heart — the importance of oral care and prevention for people living with MND.

It was wonderful to see how engaged the team was, and to have such open and meaningful conversations. But it was also difficult to hear just how much of a gap still exists between MND care and oral health.

It reminded me why this work matters so much.

My hope is to keep learning, sharing, and creating awareness around the role oral health can play in supporting people living with MND — and to help make sure oral care becomes part of the conversation, not an afterthought.

And to my baby brother… I hope I’m making you proud. 🤍

You and I used to talk about leaving a legacy. We talked about making our time here mean something.

This one is for you, Alex.

I’ll keep doing what I can to turn something so deeply painful into something that can help others.

I hope you’re proud. 🤍

07/08/2026

Does a clicking jaw always mean there’s something wrong?

Not necessarily.

Jaw clicking is relatively common, and many people experience it without pain or changes in jaw function. On its own, a click isn’t always a cause for concern.

However, if your jaw clicking is associated with pain, locking, difficulty opening or closing your mouth, or it’s affecting your daily activities, it’s worth having it assessed by a dentist or another appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

📌 Every situation is different, so an individual assessment is the best way to understand what’s causing your symptoms.

☕️ Coffee with Erika

Have you ever noticed your jaw clicking?

👇🏼Let me know in the comments.

(Remember, I can’t give personalised advice here, but I’m always happy to share general information about oral health.)

07/08/2026

Many people clench their teeth during the day or while they sleep without even realising they're doing it. Over time, it may contribute to tooth wear, jaw discomfort, headaches, or muscle tension.

If you've ever caught yourself with your teeth tightly together while concentrating or feeling stressed... you're not alone.

Have you ever noticed yourself clenching?

📌 General information only. For personalised oral health advice, speak with your dental professional.

25/07/2026

They said women belong in the kitchen…

So… I cooked. 👩‍⚕️🔥🦷

Just not the kind they were expecting.

Today’s menu:
🦷 A few check-ups
✨ Some problem-solving
☕ More coffee than I’d like to admit
😁 Plenty of teamwork
💙 A whole lot of care

I wouldn’t trade this “recipe” for anything.

Tag a woman who’s out there doing what she loves. 💪✨

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164 Main South Road
Morphett Vale, SA
5162

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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