Dental care for adults in Mackay

We often say that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This is particularly true for our teeth, since untreated dental problems can cause problems and threaten our dental and overall health. Luckily, modern dentistry has evolved over the years and prevention is now more foreseeable than ever.

At Walkerston Dental in Walkerston, we encourage our patients to visit the practice at least every 6 months or more frequently, if there’s a legitimate reason. This way our dentist in Mackay can ensure that minor incidents will not turn into serious problems. Our goal is to keep your teeth and gums as healthy as possible and maintain your natural dentition for years to come.

Preventive oral services at Walkerston Dental

Our preventive dentistry treatments range from the most basic services such as dental check-ups and examinations by our Mackay dentist to cleanings and preventive oral cancer screenings.

Cleaning your teeth at Walkerston Dental involves removing plaque and tartar from between your gums and hard-to-reach areas around your mouth (i.e. back teeth). Plaque can be harmful to the health of your gums if not removed properly with the suitable tools. Even if you take great care of your teeth and gums at home, it’s possible that you may miss a spot or two. Our job is to safely remove any traces of plaque from your teeth and gums and polish your teeth to prevent plaque from reappearing. For this reason, it’s really important to visit the dentist in Mackay regularly.

Dental hygiene at Walkerston Dental also involves treating gum disease and bad breath. If you have prosthetics (i.e. bridges, dentures, braces and/or dental implants), our dental hygienists will cater to your specific oral hygiene needs.

At Walkerston Dental, we also perform screening for oral cancer. Early detection is key for dealing with different types of oral cancer, since some of them are more manageable at an early stage. If you smoke and you are over 40, you should ask for an oral screening by our dentist in Mackay next time you are having a dental appointment.

For us at Walkerston Dental preventive maintenance and dental care for adults is really important, as nobody is immune to dental problems.

All treatment carries risks. Individual consultation is required with one of our practitioners to ensure that the treatment is right for you.