How to avoid an emergency appointment with your dentist in Mackay

There is nothing worse than a toothache or swollen, painful gums. Not only is it distressing as it impacts on your day but it can also be worrying when you’re not sure of the cause or implications. At Walkerston Dental in Walkerston, we can help you avoid an emergency by coming to see us every 6 months.

Benefits of regular hygiene appointments

If you’re brushing and flossing regularly and generally take a very active role in your oral health, you probably believe you are in no danger of gum disease or tooth decay. However, plaque will build up under the gum line and in the tiny crevices between teeth. This then hardens to tartar and cannot be removed at home. It’s important to visit your dentist in Mackay at least once every 6 months for a hygiene appointment, even if you have a good oral health routine.

Our hygienists will thoroughly clean your teeth with an ultrasonic scaler, then assess your gums. If they spot any issues, they will treat and give you advice and information on how to resolve any inflammation. Your check-up will also include a thorough check of your teeth and you’ll also be given an oral cancer screening.

Preventive dentistry

Once you are a regular patient with us as your dentist in Mackay, we can then work closely with you to ensure your ongoing oral health. As well as regular hygiene appointments, we also offer a range of additional services such as dietary advice and fissure sealants.

Dietary advice can support better long-term oral health. Unfortunately, even supposed ‘healthy foods’ can hide sugar or be highly acidic, which creates damage to your teeth, increasing the chances of decay. We can also offer you fissure sealants that coat your teeth in a protective layer, ensuring even the deep grooves in teeth remain decay free.

There for you, even in an emergency

And sometimes, you will just need us for an emergency. If you do, call us immediately for an appointment and we’ll do our best to fit you in the same day. At your appointment, we will treat any damage and ensure you leave us with the pain alleviated and any swelling reduced.

Disclaimer

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