Preventative dentistry is the key to healthy teeth and a lifelong smile to be proud of. Our amazing team strives to create a relaxed and welcoming environment so you feel at ease and visit us regularly. This gives us the best chance of detecting issues early on, saving you complications, time and money.
If it’s been a while since your last check-up, get in touch with the team at Dental on Beams today on 07 3862 8300 or book online (available 24/7).
Prevention is better than a cure, as you’ve no doubt heard often enough. Many of the dental issues we see at the clinic can be avoided or, at the least, minimised if picked up early in their development. The sooner we catch a problem, the less invasive the treatment is, which saves you time and money in the long run.
A regular dental check-up prevents many dental issues from occurring or becoming severe. Three steps are involved:
Gum disease (periodontal disease) develops quietly, producing no obvious symptoms until it’s well advanced. It starts when plaque remains on your teeth after brushing, irritating your gums and causing them to become slightly red and swollen. Your gums then start to draw away from your teeth, leaving behind pockets that trap more plaque and are very hard to clean.
To make matters worse, when minerals contained in your saliva come into contact with plaque, it hardens the plaque into a cement-like substance (calculus) that is impossible to clean off with your tooth brush at home.
The disease continues to progress from there, slowly reducing the height of your gums and bone that support your teeth until your teeth resemble a fence post in a too-shallow hole, flapping in the breeze.
Gum disease is one of the best examples of the importance of preventative dentistry. With no obvious symptoms in the early stages, it’s vital that regular check-ups and cleans with your dentist are incorporated into your oral health regime to prevent this disease from progressing unchecked.
While difficult to pick up in its infancy, there are some signs to be on the lookout for when it comes to gum disease.
If you notice any of these markers, please give us a call straight away so we can assess the health of your gums.
When it comes to keeping your oral health in pristine condition, you play the biggest role. The importance of regular brushing, flossing and rinsing cannot be overstated. These three simple acts are the biggest barrier between you and costly, time-consuming dental treatments. They must become regular habits.
Did you know we have flexible payment options available? You can pay for your weekday and Saturday dental treatment with Zip, Afterpay or National Dental Plan. Dental treatments are important to your overall health, and it’s best to get that toothache sorted as soon as possible. With ZipPay, AfterPay and National Dental Plan, the benefits include: .
Interest free
Flexible payments
No deposit
We’d love to talk to you further about the treatments options at our practice. To make an appointment please call 07 3862 8300 or book online.
Our clinic services the following suburbs: Aspley, Boondall, Bald Hills, Bracken Ridge, Bridgeman Downs, Carseldine, Fitzgibbon, North Brisbane, Strathpine and Zillmere
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