Dr Caroline Nguyen
About Dr Caroline Nguyen
Dr Caroline Nguyen founded Vivid Dental in Five Dock, and provides quality general and cosmetic dentistry services. Caroline has a special interest in orthodontics (braces) and periodontics (treating gum disease).
Caroline has an engaging personality, commitment to quality and genuine interest in her patients, and is particularly good at easing nervous patients. Many of Caroline's patients are young children and she is adept at making their first visit enjoyable and fun.
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FacebookCaring for Orthodontic Braces
Good oral hygiene is especially important when your child is wearing orthodontic braces. Teeth are harder to clean with orthodontic braces and food particles are more easily trapped in the small spaces between teeth and wires, so meticulous cleaning is critical. Poor cleaning may result in white spot lesions on the […]
Are Dental X-Rays Safe For Children’s Teeth?
Many parents ask whether it’s safe to use x-rays on children’s teeth, and are unsure of the reason an x-ray may be needed. While dentists can see the outside of your child’s teeth, x-rays allow us to see between the teeth and under the gum line. X-rays help the dentist to […]
Is Fluoride Safe for Kids?
There is a lot of controversy and differing opinions surrounding the issue of fluoridation and whether or not fluoride is safe for consumption, especially for children. At My Kids Dentist, we recommend topical fluoride treatment every 3-6 months when you have your regular check-up and clean, regardless of age. We […]
What Does Your Child Drink?
Many children seem to prefer juice, milk, flavoured milks, cordial or even soft drink instead of water. However drinking these high sugar drinks frequently is not only bad for your child’s overall health, it is very bad for their dental health. Baby teeth are not as strong as adult teeth […]
Teeth Accidents – Trauma and Impact on Children’s Teeth
Teeth accidents happen, and they happen frequently with kids! If your child falls over or knocks a tooth, it’s normal for you to worry. However, there isn’t always need to stress. Sometimes trauma to a tooth will have almost no effect whatsoever on your child’s baby teeth or adult tooth, […]
Local Anaesthetics and Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)
We understand that dental treatment can be uncomfortable for adults and kids, but it doesn’t have to be! Dentists now have many safe ways to relieve the discomfort of dental treatment. There are three things dentists use in their practice to make your treatment as comfortable as possible. – Topical […]
Are you Afraid of the Dentist?
Do you have fears and anxieties from previous bad experiences at the dentist? You’re not the only one. Many of our adult patients suffered from traumatic or stressful experiences at the dentist or orthodontist when they were young. We are able to help you overcome these anxieties with nitrous oxide […]
