Preventative Dentistry in Highgate Hill, QLD

Aside from cosmetic and restorative dentistry treatment, Be Well Dental accommodates our patients with comprehensive preventative dentistry in Highgate Hill. Our preventive dental care includes regular dental check-ups, tooth-coloured fillings, wisdom teeth removal, jaw joint pain relief, teeth grinding solutions and teeth replacement options. 

What Is Preventative Dentistry?

Preventative dentistry is a proactive approach rather than a reactive response. This approach allows us to think three moves ahead and develop a strategy, while a response often leaves us with few moves. We aim to maintain healthy teeth and gums for a lifetime through regular dental check-ups and exams in Highgate Hill.

Our dentists recommend seeing patients at least every six months for cleans and exams. This regular schedule allows us to reduce the risk of gum disease, tooth decay, infection, oral cancer, and more. Patients who are already treating gum disease may need to see us more frequently.

During your dental check-up, we will:

• Conduct a comprehensive exam of your teeth, soft and hard tissues and gums
• Keep an eye on any changes since your last dental visit
• Screen for oral cancer
• Administer digital x-rays to check beneath the surface
• Recommend dental services like fluoride treatments or dental sealants to fight against tooth decay

We can reduce the risk of painful dental emergencies and oral health complications through diligent preventive dentistry.

Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic diseases — but the good news is, it’s almost completely preventable.

In this video, created for Dental Health Week, we take a closer look at how decay develops and the small daily habits that can make a big impact on your oral health.

You'll learn:

• How decay forms
• The role of diet and sugar
• Daily routines that keep your teeth healthy

Whether you're caring for little ones or looking to improve your own habits, this video will help you take control of your oral health — and prevent problems before they begin.

Feeling a little apprehensive? That's totally fine. Our warm and inviting dental team can help if you feel a little anxious or nervous about your dental appointment.

It's ok to feel uneasy. Even dental professionals can get a little tense—this is a normal human feeling. At Be Well Dental, we are strong believers in intentional and mindful thinking and action. The more we practice it, the more it flows through every action and thought, however minuscule. From daily activities like eating and driving to speaking with patients and staff, we strive to keep ourselves engaged in the moment. 

We encourage our patients to be aware of their emotions, even if it makes them uncomfortable. Feelings of discomfort, stress and anxiety should be acknowledged and addressed instead of avoided, heightening feelings of fear. By giving a name to whatever we are feeling, we allow ourselves to explore instead of hiding. 

Are You Missing One or More Teeth?

One of the greatest ironies in life is not knowing the value of something until it's gone. It takes bitter to value sweet, sadness to value happiness, and a missing tooth to value its role in essential activities like eating, chewing, speaking or smiling. 

Aside from the immediate drawbacks, a gap in your smile can lead to further tooth loss without a placeholder preventing neighbouring teeth from shifting. 

We offer durable, natural-looking tooth replacement restorations, including:

• Dental bridges
• Dental implants
• Partial dentures
• Full dentures

Need a Dental Check-Up in Highgate Hill?

It doesn't matter how long it's been since your last dental visit. At Be Well Dental, we only care about helping you. We invite you to give us a call so we can arrange a booking. 

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