After seeing your emergency dentist in Mackay

If you’re recovering from emergency treatment due to an accident or injury, you may be wondering about next steps. No matter the problem, at Walkerston Dental in Walkerston GP SuperClinic, Queensland, we will do our best to resolve your emergency and put a treatment plan in place.

Your emergency may have involved a cracked, chipped or a lost tooth. During your appointment, we will have reduced the swelling and pain, taken x-rays and made a thorough examination. Once the initial emergency is resolved, as your dentist in Mackay, we will have discussed possible restorative treatments. Here’s 2 possible fixes we may have offered.

Lost a tooth?

Losing a tooth can be distressing, especially if it’s one of your front teeth. There’s no need to worry, as we have a permanent solution for you that offers more than just a cosmetic fix.

Dental implants offer a long-term solution to tooth loss, replacing the entire tooth so there is no loss of function. Modern prosthetic teeth replacements such as crowns, bridges and dentures are very natural looking and are colour matched to your teeth. Once in place it’s impossible to tell that you have a false tooth. With the addition of a dental implant the prosthetic is stabilised, providing strength and permanence to your tooth replacement.

An implant is a tiny post that is placed into your jawbone, as it heals your bone will grow onto the surface of the implant, integrating fully into the jawbone. When the dental prosthetic is attached, it then acts the same as your natural teeth. This means you can brush and floss as normal and full bite action is restored, so you can eat and drink anything you like. Although they won’t decay, they are still prone to plaque and tartar build up, especially around the gum and implant site, so ensure you see your dentist in Mackay for regular cleaning.

A cracked or chipped tooth

If you cracked or chipped a tooth, restoration is simple with veneers. These are thin porcelain or resin sheaths that are bonded to your tooth, restoring and strengthening them. With the correct care, guided by your dentist in Mackay, they can offer a long-term resolution.

Disclaimer

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