Dr Megan MacNeil - General Dentist

Dr Megan MacNeil - General Dentist General dentist in Shellharbour

Thank you to all my patients and colleagues who have made the past ten years so amazing at My Dental Tram Shellharbour! ...
16/11/2023

Thank you to all my patients and colleagues who have made the past ten years so amazing at My Dental Tram Shellharbour! ⭐️

I’m overwhelmed with gratefulness to this wonderful seaside community for being a major part of my growth as a dentist and as a person 🙏

To my patients: Hearing your stories, sharing your passions and seeing you pursue your dreams has brought so much joy into my life. I appreciate all the local food recommendations, love hearing your travel stories and chatting about your latest hobbies (and pets!) 🐕

I will surely miss everyone and be thinking of you all as I continue my dental journey - going back to University to specialise in orthodontics 🦷

Nothing like some build ups to finish off the look! 😁Our awesome patient is almost done with her braces treatment with D...
15/06/2023

Nothing like some build ups to finish off the look! 😁

Our awesome patient is almost done with her braces treatment with Dr Albert (orthodontist), so it was time to buildup her front teeth to make them match for her new smile.

Originally her front teeth had small chips and the lateral incisors were naturally a bit smaller. So we built them up with resin composite (not trimming the teeth, no needles needle) to make them match nicely in shape and size.

What a beautiful smile on a beautiful person! 💕

Happy 6th birthday to my “little girl”, Kiki! We are wearing matching lavender outfits and having many cuddles and treat...
29/04/2023

Happy 6th birthday to my “little girl”, Kiki! We are wearing matching lavender outfits and having many cuddles and treats today!

Nice job at your first dental visit today, Axton! 👍👍So proud of you for trying out all the cool gadgets and having your ...
27/03/2023

Nice job at your first dental visit today, Axton! 👍👍

So proud of you for trying out all the cool gadgets and having your teeth cleaned and flossed with us.

Keep up the great brushing at home and healthy diet 🪥

See you in six months! 🦷

Matilda was so awesome at her first dental visit 🦷I was thoroughly impressed by her adventurous nature and it was so won...
22/03/2023

Matilda was so awesome at her first dental visit 🦷

I was thoroughly impressed by her adventurous nature and it was so wonderful to see how happy she was with her freshly-cleaned teeth.

It was so lovely to meet her encouraging and supportive family too💕

Soft or hard toothbrush? 🪥It is a common misconception that a hard toothbrush does a better job of cleaning.I recommend ...
16/03/2023

Soft or hard toothbrush? 🪥

It is a common misconception that a hard toothbrush does a better job of cleaning.

I recommend soft or even ultra soft toothbrushes to all my patients - otherwise you can end up damaging your gums!

Here’s some tips for good brushing technique:

🦷 Draw little circles with your toothbrush on all sides of each tooth
🦷 Use a flicking motion to sweep from the gum to the tooth - this removes all the food and plaque that builds up especially along the gum line

It’s the motion, not the pressure, that gets your teeth clean!

This month we saw the amazing Zila who is four years old! 4️⃣(Just in case you didn’t get that from the photo) She did a...
28/02/2023

This month we saw the amazing Zila who is four years old! 4️⃣(Just in case you didn’t get that from the photo)

She did an excellent job at her regular dental clean and has been brushing really well at home 🪥

Nice work, Zila! Keep up the awesome teeth cleaning! ✨

Mouthwash 🫗🦷 Use it at a time separate to brushing if you must use it🦷 ie. Before brushing (since you don’t want to wash...
20/02/2023

Mouthwash 🫗

🦷 Use it at a time separate to brushing if you must use it

🦷 ie. Before brushing (since you don’t want to wash off all the fluoride from your toothpaste) or at lunch time after eating if you don’t have the chance to get to a toothbrush

🦷 Brushing twice daily and flossing daily is actually sufficient!

🦷 Mouthwash is helpful in certain situations such as after special gum treatments (for periodontitis) or surgery (your dentist will recommend one for you in these cases)

🦷 If you do use a mouthwash, try to choose a mouthwash that doesn’t contain alcohol

Today’s work 😃 Where fixing a small chip can make a huge difference to a person’s smile!
15/02/2023

Today’s work 😃 Where fixing a small chip can make a huge difference to a person’s smile!

😲 Are acidic foods and drinks damaging your teeth? 😲🦷 Acid can cause erosion lesions and wear along and on the surface o...
12/02/2023

😲 Are acidic foods and drinks damaging your teeth? 😲

🦷 Acid can cause erosion lesions and wear along and on the surface of teeth, and can even lead to sensitivity

🦷 Things you may not realise are acidic: lemon squeezed in water, soda/mineral/sparkling water, Kombucha, apple cider vinegar

🦷 Salad dressings and vinegarettes, oranges, soft drink, juices and cordials, beer, sparkling wine

🦷 Consider reducing your intake if you are having these daily, or if you can’t, try to have some tap water immediately after any acidic food/drink

🦷 Wait thirty minutes after any acidic food or drink before you brush your teeth, to allow time for your saliva to return and buffer the acid. If you brush immediately after, the acid on your teeth can make your tooth enamel wear away faster

🦷 Excessive acid can also cause your teeth to look yellow over time as the white enamel layer is worn away, revealing more of the inner yellow dentine layer

Patients like Harlow are why I love my job! 💕
08/02/2023

Patients like Harlow are why I love my job! 💕

It’s so important to floss every day!🦷 Pieces of food can get stuck between your teeth even if you can’t feel it🦷 This c...
08/02/2023

It’s so important to floss every day!

🦷 Pieces of food can get stuck between your teeth even if you can’t feel it

🦷 This can cause bad bacteria to accumulate and lead to holes or cavities in between your teeth

🦷 Additionally, flossing is important for keeping gums healthy so plaque and tartar (calculus) doesn’t build up and cause an infection or gingivitis

🦷 Try to floss at night time BEFORE brushing, to remove all the food particles first. Then when you brush, the fluoride in the toothpaste can protect against cavities in between your teeth

Address

12bc/75 Cygnet Avenue
Wollongong, NSW
2529

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+61242961112

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