PREVENTIVE DENTAL CARE for Brisbane Smile Boutique
Preventive dental care is crucial for maintaining a beautiful and healthy smile. At our clinic, we emphasise the importance of this with 1-hour dedicated appointments with our experienced Dental Hygienist, Alex, and our female dentists, Dr Leila Haywood, Dr Melissa Murphy and Dr Jessica Dang. During these sessions, our dental hygienist performs a thorough professional scaling and cleaning of your teeth. This process involves the careful detection and removal of hardened plaque (calculus) from around the roots of the teeth and the elimination of any surface stains.
Our focus extends beyond the clinic. We ensure that each patient is equipped with optimal home care techniques and provide tailored recommendations to help maintain and improve oral health. The goal is to prevent common dental issues that can lead to more severe conditions and tooth loss, such as gum disease, dental caries (cavities), and periodontal disease.
Our commitment to quality dentistry is matched by our dedication to creating a relaxed and caring environment. We believe in providing the best possible service to our patients, and part of that service is ensuring regular follow-ups and maintenance.
To this end, we schedule preventive maintenance appointments 6 months in advance. This proactive approach allows us to ensure comprehensive dental care for our patients. We follow up with a courtesy phone call approximately a month before the scheduled appointment to offer flexibility in adjusting the date or time if needed. Additionally, we provide a reminder call 48 hours before the appointment, ensuring our patients are well-informed and prepared for their visit.
Our comprehensive approach to preventive dental care is designed to keep your smile healthy and beautiful throughout your life.
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Examination of diagnostic x-rays (radiographs): Essential every few years for detection of decay and bone loss, and any pathology if it exists, and assists to determine tooth and root positions when required
Oral cancer screening at each examination to monitor for changes to the supporting soft tissues of the mouth, and the gums, if any
Gum disease evaluation: Checking the gum health and bone levels around the teeth for any signs of periodontal disease, and monitoring for changes in the gum heights around each tooth, stability and measuring recession of the gums if it is happening
Examination for tooth decay: All tooth surfaces are checked for decay, cracks and wear
Examination of existing restorations: Checking current fillings, crowns, etc are intact and sealed, to protect against bacteria entering the inside of the teeth
Checking for jaw joint problems: Examination of every tooth surface for wear, chipping and defects that may have altered since the previous visit, detection of night grinding
Monitoring of home oral hygiene measures and dietary considerations: Discussion about home regimens for the best preventive care strategies
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A cleaning appointment will include a dental examination and the following:
Removal of calculus (tartar): Calculus is hardened plaque that has been left on the tooth for a period of time, which has firmly attached to the tooth surface, and forms above and below the gum line, and can only be removed professionally
Removal of plaque: Plaque is the sticky, almost invisible film that forms on the teeth, effectively a growing colony of living bacteria, dead bacterial cells, food debris, and saliva. The bacteria produce toxins (poisons) that cause the gums to react by becoming inflamed, which is gingivitis, and the start of periodontal disease
Teeth polishing: Removal of staining from the tooth, and plaque that is not otherwise removed during tooth brushing and scaling