Is the dentist a place you avoid?

Not everyone likes going to the dentist. Waiting in reception, hearing a drill, then perhaps having it yourself – it’s not many people’s preferred ways to spend their time.

But you need to come along anyway because, if you keep putting off the dentist, there may be an undetected issue that won’t get picked up on. This could lead to it getting worse over time and lead to bigger problems, such as infection or even tooth loss.

Feel at ease

Coming to the dentist for the first time in a long time can be a nerve-wracking experience. Asking a friend of relative to come with you for the first appointment can help to reassure you while you wait. Staff at Northern Beaches Dental, your dentist in Mackay, can encourage and reassure you, taking it one step at a time and talking through any concerns you have.

Treatments offered

At this dentist in Mackay, we have a team of skilled and highly-trained dentists waiting to meet you and give you a great quality of dental healthcare. We offer general check-up appointments, preventive care and fillings or crowns.

For any treatment you need, we will share all of the details with you about what to expect and do everything we can to make you feel more at ease about it.

Children’s dentistry

We can teach your family about the importance of looking after teeth and work regular appointments into your family routine. When children come to see us at our dentist in Mackay, it’s important we make them feel as comfortable as possible. Our highly experienced dental team are encouraging and take appointments slowly with children, taking a flexible approach in terms of making sure they feel comfortable before starting treatment. We give guidance and advice to both parents and older children about how to brush their teeth and what they can include in their diet – and what not to include. As a parent, you can always ask us for advice about your child’s oral health.

Questions?

We invite questions from new patients and welcome you to visit us. Feel free to contact our dentist in Mackay for more details.