Spring Hill Dental

Spring Hill Dental Prevention is better than cure 🦷

We aim to be educational, gentle and slightly obsessed with floss 🧵

Come say hi! See a dentist as soon as possible.

Our aim is to provide quality and caring services in a comfortable modern setting. We understand that seeing a dentist is not everyone's 'cup of tea', managing anxiety and cowardice is our specialty. We also have special interests in treatment of sporting and dental emergencies. After hour dental emergencies are available during most evenings and public holidays (including Christmas and New Year p

eriod). In the case of trauma and sporting injuries, please locate all tooth fragments and keep them in milk.

Getting kids to care about brushing their teeth can sometimes feel like negotiating a complex peace treaty. If you are t...
31/05/2026

Getting kids to care about brushing their teeth can sometimes feel like negotiating a complex peace treaty. If you are tired of the morning and bedtime bathroom battles, try introducing the "2-2-2 Rule."

It’s incredibly easy for little ones to remember and covers all the essential bases for a healthy, strong smile!

Here is the breakdown:

✌️ 2 Times a Day: Brush once in the morning, and once right before bed. (That nighttime brush is the absolute most important one, as it stops 'sugar bugs' from feasting while they sleep!).
✌️ 2 Minutes Each Time: A quick 30-second scrub just doesn't cut it. To make the two minutes fly by, set a fun sand timer, play their favorite song, or invest in an electric brush with a built-in buzzer.
✌️ 2 Times a Year: Bring them in to see us every six months! Regular routine check-ups mean we can catch any tiny issues before they turn into painful problems.

With the winter school holidays creeping up fast at the end of the month, it's the perfect time to tick off one of those two annual visits without having to pull them out of class.

Give us a call to secure a holiday check-up spot for the little ones!

Spring Hill Dental
☎️ (07) 3236 9298

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28/05/2026

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😴 DID YOU KNOW... your saliva production almost completely shuts down when you sleep? 💤 During the day, your saliva is c...
26/05/2026

😴 DID YOU KNOW... your saliva production almost completely shuts down when you sleep?

💤 During the day, your saliva is constantly washing away food particles and neutralising cavity-causing acids. But at night, your mouth goes into a "dry mode."
💤 This is exactly why skipping your nighttime brush is so dangerous! If you leave sugary or starchy food debris on your teeth when you go to bed, the bacteria have 8 uninterrupted hours to feast and produce acid in a dry environment.

This is also why "morning breath" happens! Brushing before bed is the absolute most important time to clean your teeth.

Have you ever wondered how crocodiles keep their teeth so sharp while constantly crunching through bone and shell?🐊 Unl...
25/05/2026

Have you ever wondered how crocodiles keep their teeth so sharp while constantly crunching through bone and shell?

🐊 Unlike humans, who are stuck with just one adult set, a crocodile has a reserve tooth sitting underneath every single functional tooth in its mouth
🐊 As soon as a tooth gets blunt or breaks off, the reserve tooth pushes up to replace it, and another one begins growing underneath that!
🐊 A single crocodile can go through up to 8,000 teeth in its lifetime

Since we don't have endless backup teeth waiting in our jaws, make sure you're protecting the ones you have!

The braces are finally off, but if you want that straight smile to stick around, it's time to meet your new best friend:...
24/05/2026

The braces are finally off, but if you want that straight smile to stick around, it's time to meet your new best friend: the retainer.

🦷 Your teeth actually have a memory, so a retainer's job is to hold them firmly in place while the surrounding jawbone and gums stabilise.
✨ Clear plastic retainers are custom-moulded to slip invisibly over your teeth, while traditional wire retainers are incredibly durable and can be adjusted over time.
🧼 No matter which removable type you have, as soon as you take your retainer out of your mouth, get in the habit of cleaning it right away using lukewarm water and a little toothpaste.

If you're worried about your teeth shifting or need a replacement sorted, give us a bell. We can help sort it out gently.

Spring Hill Dental
📞 (07) 3236 9298

And maybe ease up on the rabble rousing while we're at it... 😬
21/05/2026

And maybe ease up on the rabble rousing while we're at it... 😬

If you washed your hands and your knuckles started bleeding, you would immediately go to the doctor. 🩸So why do we ignor...
19/05/2026

If you washed your hands and your knuckles started bleeding, you would immediately go to the doctor. 🩸

So why do we ignore it when we brush our teeth and spit blood into the sink?

Bleeding gums are never normal. It is your body's alarm system telling you that your gums are infected and inflamed (Gingivitis).

🦷 The worst thing you can do when your gums bleed is to stop brushing or flossing that area!
🦷 The bleeding is caused by plaque bacteria trapped under the gumline. You actually need to clean that area more thoroughly (but gently) to clear the infection.

If the bleeding doesn't stop after a few days of great brushing and flossing, book in for a professional clean to remove the stubborn tartar you can't reach at home.

Spring Hill Dental
📞 (07) 3236 9298

⚡🪥 Is an electric toothbrush really worth the investment? In short: Yes. Here's why: ⏱️ If you're guilty of brushing for...
17/05/2026

⚡🪥 Is an electric toothbrush really worth the investment? In short: Yes. Here's why:

⏱️ If you're guilty of brushing for only 45 seconds, the built-in 2-minute timer forces you to do the job properly.
🛑 Brushing too hard causes your gums to recede. Good electric brushes will flash red or slow down if you are scrubbing like you're cleaning the bathroom tiles
🌀 They deliver thousands of brush strokes per minute, doing all the hard work for you.

Next time you need a new brush, consider making the upgrade!

Thankfully we don't multitask and stay on top of our pest control 😤
14/05/2026

Thankfully we don't multitask and stay on top of our pest control 😤

Check out this stunning macro shot of a dental burr - the tiny attachment we use as the most effective way to remove too...
12/05/2026

Check out this stunning macro shot of a dental burr - the tiny attachment we use as the most effective way to remove tooth decay before filling a cavity.

🍌 The burr is around 1mm wide and its surface is encrusted with diamond grit
🍌 Zooming in, you can actually see the individual diamond grains (though this one's a little blunted), and a tiny bit of white enamel dust stuck near the tip

Have a look at the size difference when it's compared to a banana!

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Shop 1, 363 Turbot Street
Spring Hill, QLD
4000

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 12:30pm

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