The importance of regular dental visits
It is important to visit a dentist in Mackay for regular check-ups to make sure your teeth stay healthy. Here at Walkerston Dental in Walkerston we recommend our patients visit us every 6 months to a year for a check-up and clean.
Get really clean teeth with a scale and polish
You might think you can clean your teeth perfectly well at home with a toothbrush, but it is still a good idea to visit us regularly for a scale and polish. There are naturally lots of little nooks and crannies between the teeth that are very hard to reach with your home toothbrush. Professional cleaning will remove plaque and tartar from your teeth, not only cleaning them but also making them much healthier. Plaque and tartar build-up can contribute to gum disease, cavities and tooth decay.
You may have heard that having your teeth scaled can be quite uncomfortable, but if you have it done regularly this will reduce the discomfort greatly, as a stubborn build-up of plaque will require the dentist to work harder to remove it.
Reasons to visit a dentist in Mackay
Many of us only visit a dentist in Mackay when we have pain or an obvious dental problem. But by having regular check-ups you have a chance to catch potential problems early and prevent them from getting worse.
Even if you do visit your dentist for regular check-ups, you may have a problem come up that requires you to see a dentist in Mackay. If you have any tooth pain, it is generally an indicator of a problem so you should give us a call and schedule an appointment to get it checked out. If you crack or lose a tooth it should be treated as a dental emergency and you should call us immediately.
Don’t be scared to visit a dentist in Mackay
Lots of people are scared to visit the dentist, which usually stems from hearing horror stories or an unfortunate visit that resulted in a pain. Dental technology has advanced a lot in recent years, and there are many ways of putting you at ease and preventing pain during treatment. Getting treatment early can prevent problems becoming more serious.
