Early dental care is reactive or proactive. In other words, your Highgate Hill dentist recommends twice-yearly checks and cleans, so you visit us early in the year to help establish this habit and give yourself time to adhere to the six-month schedule.
Reactive or proactive dentistry is also about talking to our team at the first signs of trouble. In other words, if you have tooth sensitivity, you don’t wait weeks and hope it goes away on its own. You don’t self-treat. You don’t procrastinate.
By being proactive, you may save yourself from making hard choices later and potentially avoid severe oral health issues, such as periodontitis.
According to study results published in the Australian Dental Journal:
"Some three in every ten Australian adults had moderate to severe periodontitis."
When Dental Care Becomes About Choices
This can be a good thing, or it can signify waiting too long to see the dentist:
- Choices are a good thing.: You chose a dental clinic that offers transparency and a wide range of treatment options. You’re involved and able to make decisions for your oral health.
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- Choices are necessary.: You skipped twice-yearly checks and cleans and ignored oral health changes. Now, you must make tough decisions to restore and help preserve your oral health.
When it comes to dental care, especially general dentistry maintenance, there is rarely one correct answer for treatment.
Recommendations from Your Brisbane Dentist
We encourage our patients to be proactive. Here are some tips for being proactive:
- See your dentist early in the year to establish twice-yearly care.
- See your dentist every 6 months for check-ups and cleanings.
- Brush and floss after meals, or at least twice daily.
- Report oral health changes to our dental clinic as soon as possible.
- Follow the tips and advice provided by our dental team.
We aim to keep your smile healthy and functional, and we want you to be part of that goal.
Ready to Book Your Next Check and Clean in Highgate Hill?
To learn more or to book your next visit with the dentist, we welcome your call on (07) 3846 2002