Bright Smiles

24/04/2025

🦷✨ New to the area or overdue for a check-up?
We’re now welcoming new patients with a comprehensive dental package for just $210!

Your visit includes:
✅ Full comprehensive exam
✅ Diagnostic x-rays + photos
✅ Oral cancer screening
✅ Professional scale and clean
✅ Fluoride treatment
✅ Personalised treatment & prevention plan

Take the first step towards a healthier, brighter smile.
📅 Book online or call us today — your smile deserves it.

https://brightsmilesdentistry.com.au

15/04/2025

04/10/2022

A common problem people present to us with is an “abscess” or “dead” tooth which may or may not be painful. Here are some images of a normal ligament surrounding a tooth and what an “abscess” looks like on a scan. The infection and it’s resulting destruction of the facial bone is clearly visible. 🦷

14/09/2022

Gum disease occurs when tissue that surrounds and supports the teeth (your gums) becomes infected. 🩸🦷

The infection of the gum is caused by plaque, which is bacteria that forms on teeth.

There are two main types of gum disease:
💢 Gingivitis — a mild form which occurs when gums become red and swollen. Gums may bleed easily when they're brushed and cause bad breath.
💢 Periodontitis — a severe form which occurs when gums become weak, creating gaps for germs to get trapped. This leads to increased swelling and over time your teeth may become loose or fall out.

You've probably already guessed it, but the best way to prevent gum disease is to brush your teeth and gums twice a day, and floss once a day. It's important to do this, even if your gums are bleeding. 🪥

If you think you may have gum disease, it's best to visit your dentist as soon as possible. Gingivitis can be cured without permanent damage, but periodontitis can't be cured, only controlled.

ℹ️ Source:
Health direct (2021). Gum disease.
Better health channel. Gum disease.

10/08/2022

Online bookings now available. Visit www.brightsmilesdentistry.com.au to book your next dental visit.

15/07/2022

Happy birthday Dr Simon Campbell 🥳🥳🥳 don’t forget to floss!! 😂😊🦷🪥

01/07/2022

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We’re experts in clear braces/aligners and have many years of great results for our lovely patients.

FREE* orthodontic assessment is now available for yourself or your child at our Brightwater and Currimundi locations.

FREE^ home whitening gel for all of our aligner patients

PAYMENT PLANS are available for eligible patients

Health Fund rebates are claimable on site

Click the message to book your visit 😊

*Medicare bulk billing or health fund rebates can be accessed
^ Complimentary take home pola whitening gel during and after aligner treatment when you have your maintenance/cleaning appointments. Maximum of two syringes a year. Must have healthy gums and teeth. At the discretion of the treating dentist.
‘Please consider all advice before beginning any dental treatments

20/06/2022

Maxillary sinus surgery with bone augmentation allows for successful dental implant placement and tooth replacement in our hands. This implant is now ready to restore with two teeth 😊🦷 🥩

18/05/2022

For years people have debated who the first female dentist in Queensland was.

Although Martha Burns is recorded as being the first female to graduate with a dentistry diploma in 1907, we have chosen to share the story of Myra Rendle Mackenzie (pictured). She was the first woman to actively practice dentistry in the state. 🦷

The daughter of a well-respected physician, Myra began her 4 year dental apprenticeship in 1895 when she was only 14 years old. 🤯

Diploma courses weren't available in Queensland back then, so dentists learned their skills on the job. Immediately after completing her apprenticeship, Myra opened a dental practice on the corner of Queen and Edward Streets in Brisbane.

Myra later went on to open a dental surgery in Townsville to help alleviate the shortage of dentists in rural and remote areas.

In 1916, Myra moved to New Zealand, married, and later had a son. After her husband was killed in action during WWI, she moved back to Australia and practiced as a locum in Brisbane for a short time before retiring.

Such an interesting time in Queensland's dentistry history! 🤩

📷 CityLibraries Townsville


ℹ️ Source
The Australian Dental Association (Queensland Branch). Who was Queensland's first female dentist?

12/05/2022

Having straight white teeth without metal braces is the new norm… and at Bright Smiles dental we’re experts in clear aligners. 😃 🦷