Most winter sports are associated with physical contact- some quite excessive. Too often we have seen a number of trauma patients who have not been wearing mouthguards while engaging in contact sport. The results can sometimes be devastating.

A customised well fitted mouthguard is an essential prerequisite for anyone involved in any contact sport. If you’re not wearing a mouthguard, or if you have an old poorly fitting one, now is the time to make an appointment to have a customised mouthguard constructed. 

Don’t wait until you suffer major dental trauma to think about prevention!

Call us today on (03) 5134 1311 to schedule an appointment for your custom-fitted mouthguard.

Our dental surgery will be closed for the Victoria Labour Day public holiday on Monday 8^th March 2021.

We will re-open Tuesday 9th March at 8:30am.

If you require an appointment before the holiday long weekend, you can call our Morwell surgery on (03) 5134 1311 and speak to our friendly staff.

The team at Dr Caprara Dental Surgery wish all our patients and their families a safe and enjoyable weekend.

Our dental surgery is operating today Monday 25th January 2021 in accordance with normal operating hours being 8:30am to 5:30pm.

The dental surgery will be closed for the Australia Day public holiday on Tuesday 26th January.

We will re-open Wednesday 27th January at 8:30am

If you require an appointment you can call our Morwell surgery on (03) 5134 1311 and speak to our helpful staff.

We will be taking a short break for the Festive Season, with our dental surgery closing Thursday 24^th December at 1:00pm and re-opening Monday 4^th January 2021 at 8:30am.

Thank-you for your ongoing support and commitment to us this year. 2020 was a year like no other, with unpredictable times and rapid change effecting us all.

The team at Dr Caprara Dental Surgery wish you all a Merry Christmas and hope the New Year brings good health and happiness to you and your families.

We look forward to seeing you again in 2021.

As we approach the busy Christmas period, it may be prudent to address any outstanding dental needs you may have, before holiday closures begin.

In particular, procedures involving laboratory work such as dentures or crowns need to be commenced with some urgency if they are to be completed before Christmas closure.

If you require a dental appointment before Christmas, please call our Morwell surgery on (03) 5134 1311 at your earliest convenience.

On Monday 2^nd November 2020 the dental surgery will be open the normal operating hours of 8:30am to 5:30pm.

Our dental surgery will be closed for the Melbourne Cup public holiday on Tuesday 3^rd November 2020.

We will re-open Wednesday 4th November at 8:30am

If you need an appointment you can call our Morwell surgery on (03) 5134 1311 and speak to our friendly staff.

Our dental surgery will be closed for the AFL grand final public holiday this Friday 23^rd October 2020.

If you need an appointment before the long weekend, you can call our Morwell surgery on (03) 5134 1311 to make an appointment and speak to our friendly staff.

We will re-open on Monday 26^th October at 8:30am.

The team at Dr Caprara Dental Surgery wish all our patients and their families a safe and enjoyable weekend.

Missing or defective teeth can not only impact the look of your smile, it can also impact on its functionality and overall health.

A dental prosthesis is a dental appliance that replaces your natural teeth, such as a missing tooth or covers up tooth defects. These dental appliances include full or partial dentures, implants, crowns, bridges and veneers, and some of them can be removable or permanently fixed in your mouth.

If you think you might benefit from a prosthesis, then Dr Caprara can explain the most effective option for your dental needs and develop for you a personalised treatment plan that will have you smiling again.

Contact us on 03 51 341311 to schedule your appointment today to learn more about your options including general dentistry and prosthodontic treatment.

We are often asked by patients about what sort of toothbrush to use. Given the key aim of the brush is to remove plaque and food debris, we always recommend one that is soft bristled. A soft bristle brush is more than sufficient for this purpose. The use of a medium or hard brush, coupled with an aggressive action, will cause damage to the tooth surface over time. Cleaning with a firmer toothbrush will not remove tartar (calculus). Tartar needs to be removed at the chairside with an appropriate instrument. Therefore, in summary, soft bristled is always best.

Remember the 4 key principles of keeping healthy teeth and gums:

1. Brush twice a day with a fluoride tooth paste.
2. Clean teeth daily with floss or an interdental brush.
3. Eat a healthy, balanced diet and limit sugar intake.
4. Visit your dentist regularly for check-ups and preventive care.

Call us today on (03) 5134 1311 to make an appointment for an examination.

Have you thought about having whiter teeth?

You may be a good candidate for chairside bleaching, using the market leading Zoom! advanced power bleaching system. Our Zoom Advanced Power bleaching offers a conservative yet effective means of whitening your teeth.

Call our dental surgery in Morwell on (03) 5134 1311 to make an appointment for a consultation. We will assess your suitability for this procedure and discuss your treatment options to ensure you get the best result.

Boost your confidence with a beautiful white Smile!