Our Blog Posts
At Bayside Family Dentistry, we want you to have the right information at the right time. With that in mind, as important things come up we’ll write up a detailed blog post here. Let us know if you’d like any topics covered!

We're back for 2021
Bayside Family Dentistry is back for 2021. We continue to operate under our COVID Safe Plan. We look forward to seeing you this year and thank you for your ongoing support.
Our Christmas holidays closure for 2020
Bayside Family Dentistry will be closed for the Christmas holidays from Thursday 24th December at 2pm through to Sunday 3rd January 2021. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We’re Back! COVID-19 Melbourne Stage 1 Restrictions
We are delighted to announce the State Government and the Australian Dental Association have given Bayside Family Dentistry the go...

COVID-19 Melbourne Stage 4 Restrictions
To our loyal Bayside Family Dentistry patients, we hope this post finds you well. With the implementation of COVID 19...

Emergency Dental
We are here for you! Question, what’s the point in having a local dentist to you when you can’t get...

Cosmetic Dentistry Part 3: Porcelain Veneers And Crowns
Crowns are custom made caps that fit exactly over the prepared tooth that sits above the gum. Their function is...

Cosmetic Dentistry Part 2: Cosmetic Bonding
Chipped, crooked teeth, discoloured or teeth with gaps can all be improved with cosmetic bonding. Bonding with composite will help...

Cosmetic Dentistry Part 1: Teeth Whitening
Cosmetic Dentistry, especially whitening your teeth is the easiest treatment you can have to instantly improve your smile without any work! We offer a range of in-home and in-chair teeth whitening treatments.

Your Sleep, Health And Your Teeth
Sleep Apnea is a serious disorder that involves dangerous breathing interruption during sleep. It is potentially life-threatening. Contact us to discuss your Sleep Apnea treatment options.

Spring Into Summer With A Dazzling White Smile!
Teeth whitening is super simple to do and can be done by yourself in the comfort of your own home. Normally $450 but our current offer for home whitening is only just $150!

Buzzz Words: Sleep Anpea
Sleep apnea is a serious disorder, potentially life-threatening, that occurs when breathing is interrupted during sleep. 60% of men and 40% of women over 40 have sleep apnea. Talk to our dentists about any Sleep Apnea issues you may face.

The Happiest Of Gases
You deserve access to good quality dental care, and for many anxiety is a major factor in people not seeking dental treatment. We are happy (tee-hee) to discuss the use of Nitrous Oxide (N2O), better know as “laughing gas” or “happy gas” for your next dental appointment.

The Importance of Water
Our saliva is 99 % water so naturally, we need to replenish it. Saliva is our first defence of our bodies attacking the destructive acids produced after we eat. So, it helps prevent tooth decay.

Bad Oral Habits
Bad Oral Habits can be detrimental to your mouth, but they can affect your general health too. Bad Oral habits can start from early childhood and can last a lifetime. See us to help you overcome these bad habits.

Pregnancy And Your Mouth
Pregnancy can bring about noticeable hormonal changes. This includes dental health changes as well, so it’s important to keep on top of it to prevent problems down the track. Here is a list of changes you might notice in your mouth, and how you can manage them.

Hidden Sugar
Hidden sugars can be found in all food and drinks? While many do not consider hidden sugars, they can still cause significant tooth decay.

Rewarding For Referrals
We are giving $25 vouchers to any patients that introduce new patients to our Bayside Family Dentistry practice.

Child Dental Health Voucher Accepted
Dr Suzanne Cairns and Dr Caroline Lai have taken over the long running Bayside Family Dentistry practice from Dr Graham Thomas in December 2017.

Introducing Suzanne And Caroline To The Concourse
Dr Suzanne Cairns and Dr Caroline Lai have taken over the long running Bayside Family Dentistry practice from Dr Graham Thomas in December 2017.