Keeping teeth healthy through the braces years
With Duncraig Senior High School and St Stephen’s School in the suburb, and homes south of Warwick Road in the Carine Senior High catchment, many Duncraig families find themselves in the braces years at some point. If your teenager is having orthodontic treatment with a registered specialist in orthodontics, check‑ups and cleans with us still matter alongside it.
Brackets and wires trap plaque, and if it sits against the enamel for months it can leave chalky white marks or early decay that only become obvious when the braces come off. At each visit we clean around the hardware, show your teenager the spots they tend to miss and suggest tools such as interdental brushes that make the job easier.
If your child hasn’t seen an orthodontist yet and you’re wondering about crowding or the way their teeth meet, we can take a look first and arrange a referral where it’s appropriate.
Saturday sport at Percy Doyle Reserve
Percy Doyle Reserve, with its football fields, soccer pitches and twenty tennis courts, hosts a great deal of Duncraig’s weekend sport. For football, and for soccer goalkeepers who dive at feet, a custom-fitted mouthguard can lower the risk of a broken or knocked‑out tooth.
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Commuting on the Yanchep line
Warwick station sits on Duncraig’s south-eastern corner and Greenwood station on its north-eastern corner, so the Yanchep line is close at hand for anyone who works in the city. If leaving early for a dental appointment is hard to arrange, our Saturday morning sessions let you keep on top of check‑ups without using leave.
For treatment that needs more than one visit, such as a crown, we’ll tell you roughly how long each appointment will take so you can plan the stages around work.
Four primary schools and a lot of wobbly teeth
Duncraig has four state primary schools, Davallia, Duncraig, Glengarry and Poynter, so plenty of local families are somewhere between a first lost baby tooth and the arrival of the twelve-year molars. Baby teeth matter right through this stage, because they hold space for the adult teeth growing underneath and help children chew and speak clearly.
Regular visits during primary school let us spot decay in baby teeth before it becomes painful, check that adult teeth are arriving in a sensible order, and suggest sealants for new molars when they’re likely to help. For younger children, a short, relaxed visit where nothing much happens is a good way to get comfortable in the chair.
Booking from Duncraig
Call 08 9447 1514 or book online whenever it suits you. If you’re booking a teenager’s first check‑up with us, mention any braces, back-tooth pain or bite concerns so we can allow time for an x‑ray if one is needed.
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Common questions about visiting from Duncraig
My teenager has pain at the back of the mouth. Could it be wisdom teeth?
It might be. Many students at Duncraig Senior High are at the age when wisdom teeth start to come through, which can cause tenderness, swollen gums or a bad taste, though pain at the back can also come from decay or a gum infection. An examination and OPG x‑ray will usually show what’s going on.
Can we fit mouthguard appointments around weekend sport at Percy Doyle Reserve?
Yes. Weekday after-school times work well if Saturday mornings are taken up by games, and starting early in pre‑season means the guard is ready for round one. Mention braces when you book, as the guard needs to fit over them.
Is there public transport from Duncraig?
Yes, though it’s not quick. Route 423 calls at Warwick station, reached by footbridge from Methuen Way, then heads out via Hillarys Boat Harbour and follows the coast south to North Beach. The Transperth website has timings.
My teenager has braces with an orthodontist. Do they still need check‑ups with you?
Yes. The orthodontist looks after moving the teeth, while regular check‑ups and cleans focus on decay and gum health, which can be harder to manage with brackets in place. We’re happy to keep in touch with the orthodontist if anything needs their attention.
I work in the city during the week. What are my options?
Saturday mornings are the usual choice for people who commute, and many routine visits, including check‑ups, cleans and fillings, fit within them. You can see the available times through online booking.