At BMB Dental Clinic, our skilled team provides exceptional preventive services, helping our patients keep their teeth and gums in excellent condition with comprehensive dental exams, six-monthly dental cleans and other preventive measures.
Dental cleans are vital to your oral health and hygiene. Dentists recommend visiting the dental clinic at least every six months for a clean and check-up for most patients. However, if you've been diagnosed with gum disease, the dentist may recommend more frequent visits to the clinic to manage your dental issue.
During a dental clean at BMB Dental Clinic, we will gently but scrupulously remove plaque and dental calculus, also known as tartar, from the patient's teeth.
We do this because a buildup of plaque and tartar, which the patient can't remove with simple brushing and flossing, can damage the gums if not removed, causing irritation and inflammation. After experiencing inflammation, the gum eventually shrinks, leaving the patients with gum recession and potential tooth loss.
After we complete a thorough clean, we often apply a highly-concentrated fluoride solution to the patient's teeth to help strengthen the teeth and prevent cavities.
With regular check-ups, our knowledgeable dental team can watch for developing problems with the patient's oral health, including dental decay. Dental decay begins with de-calcification of the tooth's enamel, which often has an origin in acid produced by bacteria.
De-calcification means that the enamel loses calcium, which makes it porous. When decay is in this stage, it appears as a white spot on the tooth. If it's caught early on, we can sometimes restore the calcium and fluoride ions to the spot, and it will return to normal. However, if the spot has already begun to turn dark, we may be able to stop its progress but probably won't have the ability to reverse the dark stain.
Once the decay progresses through the enamel and reaches the inner layer known as the dentin, the dentist must remove the decay and treat the cavity with a filling.
If the cavity goes untreated and progresses even further, it will eventually reach the nerve in the tooth's pulp chamber. Opening the pulp chamber will allow bacteria to enter, leading to infection. At that point, the dentist will have no option but root canal treatment.
We explain this to illustrate the importance of regular check-ups. When we catch problems early on, we can often treat them conservatively and prevent the need for invasive dental work.
With routine visits, we can also help patients manage and prevent gum disease and check for oral cancer to provide an early diagnosis.
Typically, a dental check-up, professional teeth cleaning, and two dental x-rays cost between $250 and $340.
* Please note that prices may vary depending on the complexity of your check and clean. Your final cost may fall outside the average pricing.
For patients needing dental cleans and check-ups in Mona Vale, Dr Babak Moharrami is here to help. We provide top-notch preventive dental care because we know how much easier it is for our patients to prevent, rather than treat, complex dental problems. Plus, we enjoy seeing patients leave our clinic with cleaner teeth and healthier smiles.
We invite you to contact our helpful team to arrange your visit for preventive dental services.
There are several factors that might make you more prone to developing tooth decay and cavities, such as:
Following a consistent home care routine and visiting your Mona Vale dentist every six months for professional teeth cleans and checks are the best ways to protect your teeth from tooth decay and cavities.
If your Mona Vale dentist detects tooth decay, it's crucial to address it promptly. Ignoring tooth decay can lead to more severe issues, such as the decay spreading to the tooth's nerve, potentially causing an infection.
Early detection allows for minimally invasive treatments like dental fillings, which can effectively halt the decay.
If you're concerned about tooth decay, we’re happy to share tips and preventive measures to help you maintain a healthy smile.
Preventative dentistry aims to reduce patients’ risks of oral diseases and ensure excellent, lifelong oral health. At BMB Dental Clinic, we help patients of all ages achieve strong and healthy teeth and gums. Our dentists offer various dental services to prevent and treat cavities, gum disease and more.
Some of our preventive dental services include:
Modern technology helps us make preventive dental care more efficient, comfortable and practical for our patients. Patients appreciate our team’s professionalism, expertise and gentle approach to dental care.
Our team provides expertise, professionalism and a gentle approach to dental care patients appreciate.
At BMB Dental Clinic, we prioritize your health and safety. We are always happy to welcome new patients to our Mona Vale dentist dental practice. If you'd like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Moharrami, you can call us directly or conveniently book your visit online through our scheduler.
We look forward to seeing you soon and providing you with exceptional dental care!
If you feel like you're always in the dental chair, you may be more prone to developing tooth decay than others.
Here are a few tips and measures to protect your smile and reduce your likelihood of developing cavities.
If it's time for your next teeth cleaning and check-up, we encourage you to schedule your appointment with our Mona Vale dentist today. We are here to ensure your oral health is in top condition and look forward to providing you with exceptional care.
Dr Babak Moharrami graduated from Qazvin University in Iran in 2000 and treated patients in his native Tehran for seven years before moving to Australia. He passed the Australian Dental ...
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