Preventive Dentistry
At White Dental Co., we know that a healthy smile is a critical element of overall health. So every day in our practice, we help our patients to achieve and maintain good oral health by focusing on preventive dental care.
What is preventive dentistry?
The role of preventive dentistry is to maintain teeth and gums in their healthy, natural state. It’s a type of dentistry that looks into the future to prevent any further need for treatment. If dental disease develops, we intervene early by providing prompt attention to stop the problem from getting larger.
We look at prevention from a holistic point of view and consider every element of the smile. This includes the gums, the underlying bone that holds the teeth in place, and the teeth themselves.
Every family member benefits from having a healthy smile, from the youngest child to our most senior locals. Our dentist, Dr Nick White, and the rest of our caring dental team are here to offer the guidance you need to protect your teeth from dental disease throughout your life.
Preventative dental treatments
Our preventive dental services include:
⦁ Comprehensive dental check-up
⦁ Necessary x-rays to identify dental problems like tooth decay, gum disease, and tooth impactions
⦁ Assessment of the quantity and quality of saliva (because saliva helps to keep the entire mouth healthy)
⦁ Maintenance of a visual record of oral health through photos taken with our intraoral camera
⦁ A routine comprehensive examination of gum health. Dr Nick checks gums for signs of gingivitis, such as bleeding and the presence of pockets, plaque, and tartar
⦁ Professional cleaning, including scaling and polishing
⦁ Fissure sealants
⦁ Care of gums
⦁ Provision of custom-fitted mouthguards for effective protection against traumatic sports injuries
⦁ Provision of treatments that strengthen tooth enamel
⦁ Provision of nightguards to protect teeth and fillings from damage caused by clenching and grinding
⦁ Providing advice about ways to ensure the teeth remain healthy for life
⦁ Showing every member of the family an age-appropriate way to maintain clean teeth and good oral hygiene. And yes, this usually involves learning how to floss!
Individualised patient care
Every person has a unique dental and health history, diet, and oral hygiene practices. Each of these can ultimately affect that person’s experience of dental health or disease.
Throughout life, the balance of factors affecting your dental health can change. Stress levels, diet, hormones, medical conditions, hydration, and lifestyle factors like smoking will all impact. The approach you take to home dental care in your twenties might differ significantly from the approach you need to take in your eighties.
Regardless of their age or stage, Dr Nick will help our patients put all of these factors back in balance to keep their teeth healthy. We encourage all Hervey Bay families to make prevention a priority at home. This approach minimises the need for future dental treatment, and that’s something to smile about!
If you’ve got any questions about preventive dentistry, general dentistry, and our other dental services, please don’t hesitate to call.
A caring dental practice with a preventative focus
We welcome everyone from Hervey Bay and the region who share our focus on good health. If you are new to the practice, we look forward to meeting you on your first visit.
Making an appointment at White Dental Co. is easy!
Call us (07) 4313 1777 during business hours or book online.
Or drop by to make a time at Suite 10 Madsen Medical, 17 Hershel Court, Hervey Bay 4655
