{"id":378,"date":"2019-01-30T08:21:10","date_gmt":"2019-01-30T08:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/?p=378"},"modified":"2019-01-21T08:05:13","modified_gmt":"2019-01-21T08:05:13","slug":"importance-of-the-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/importance-of-the-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Importance of the dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Good\ndental health is not only important for your teeth and gums, it\u2019s also essential\nfor your overall health. It\u2019s important to make sure that you get a check-up\nevery 6 months, so that your dentist can ensure your mouth is healthy and that\nthere are no issues. Little niggling problems that remain undetected can lead\nto more serious problems further down the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About our services<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"325\" height=\"217\" src=\"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/dental-emergency.jpg\" alt=\"Dentist in Mackay\" class=\"wp-image-379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/dental-emergency.jpg 325w, https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/dental-emergency-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/dental-emergency-200x134.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When\nyou need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northernbeachesdental.com.au\/\">dentist in Mackay<\/a> ,\nit can be hard to know which one to choose. How do you find a dentist you can\nrelate to that will make you feel comfortable about going regularly? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At\n<strong>Northern Beaches Dental in Mackay<\/strong>,\nit\u2019s our mission to provide patients with a warm welcome while you wait for\nyour appointment. There are overhead televisions you can watch while you have\nyour treatment or check-up and <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 3 friendly and highly-skilled\ndentists based at our dentist in Mackay offering treatments in a modern and\ncomfortable environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our\nservices include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>general\ncheck-ups to look at the overall health and to assess for underlying problems<\/li><li>preventive\ndentistry, giving advice around how to look after your teeth, your diet and\ndeep cleaning your teeth<\/li><li>getting\ncrowns and bridges for patients with broken or missing teeth<\/li><li>teeth\nwhitening<\/li><li>children\u2019s\ndental treatment, including check-ups and fissure sealants.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Regular appointments<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting 6-monthly appointments at our <strong>dentist in Mackay<\/strong> is a great way of ensuring your oral health is in good shape, as well as identifying potential problems. This way, they can be treated before they have time to develop. Our approachable team can discuss any of your concerns and let you know if a treatment will be needed. We\u2019re also more than happy to give guidance about looking after your teeth at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At your appointment, you can also ask for a clean, otherwise known as a scale and polish. This is a 2-part process that first works to remove tartar build-up and then gently polishes your teeth to clean and brighten your smile. Getting a scale and polish at our <strong>dentist in Mackay<\/strong> is a good way of removing problems early on and can help to prevent longer-term problems, such as gum disease. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Good dental health is not only important for your teeth and gums, it\u2019s also essential for your overall health. It\u2019s important to make sure that you get a check-up every 6 months, so that your dentist can ensure your mouth is healthy and that there are no issues. 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