I Need to Find a Dentist in Mackay for a Check Up or Advice about a Dental Concern
At check up appointments we will take the time to speak to you about your concerns; provide a thorough dental examination where we check your teeth and gums; perform a oral cancer check; take any necessary x-rays and intraoral photos (so you can see what is going on in your mouth). This appointment normally takes one hour. If time permits […]
Best and Worst Foods for Teeth, Some May Surprise You!
We find people are often surprised that they could have cavities, as they don’t eat any of the usual suspects (lollies) that cause tooth decay. Unfortunately a lot of foods, well almost all food apart from water and plain vegetables can cause tooth decay. What makes things worse is the frequency that these foods are […]
Cheat Dentist and How Preferred Provider Schemes Work
There is a growing trend these days for health funds to refer their members to so call ‘preferred’ providers or to their ‘own’ dentists in clinics owned by the health fund. This is how these ‘schemes’ work: the dentist signs a contract with the health fund, agreeing to provide the services at a lower price […]
What Are Loupes and Why Your Dentist Must Wear Them?
Loupes are the funny magnifying glasses that dentists wear, like those in the photo above. The main benefit is that they allow us to see everything in your mouth magnified and in much better detail. Dental treatment is very precise; 1mm can make a huge difference in terms of success or failure of treatment. So […]
