We are fortunate to be living in a time and a society where ready access to professionally trained and caring dentists have transcended, in one generation, all the negatives a visit to the dentist would, in the past, have brought to the surface. In fairness to the dentists of previous generations, they did their best with what they had available, and the difference between then and now is exactly that – what is available. Not only are modern dentists trained to deal with a wider range of dental problems, but their equipment uses every piece of modern technology possible, with patient comfort always of the highest priority.

The modern dental surgery is most likely to be bright and inviting, with soft music playing in the reception area, comfortable chairs in the waiting room and a relaxed atmosphere deliberately created by large screen televisions on the walls, pleasing artwork, plants and children’s play areas complete with toys. The treatment rooms are quiet because the modern equipment used is almost soundless, and this on its own relaxes everyone, from the patient in the chair, to the people in the waiting area.

There are a wide range of dentist services available at a typical surgery that don’t require referrals to other dental professionals, although if that level of care is required, the dentist will be able to arrange it. The use of digital x-rays and digital photography allows the dentist to show the patient their problems visually, so they can make informed decisions in consultation with the dentist about any proposed treatment.

The use of new equipment such as microscopic dentistry and air abrasion increase the efficiency of dental work, and remove much of the apprehension. For example, air abrasion is an early intervention technique that uses a fine stream of particles to remove diseased tooth structure. Since a drill is not used there is no vibration, making it especially suitable for children whose teeth decay is not advanced.

Patients can expect other services such as gold restorations, crowns and bridges to repair broken or missing teeth, endodontic (root canal) treatment, whitening and bleaching to restore a yellowed smile - great for an instant youthful look - and more extensive cosmetic dentistry for those who would benefit from improving their appearance.

The modern dentist Bundaberg can also arrange mouth guards and night guards. Mouth guards custom made to fit the individual are essential for children who play contact sports such as rugby league or union, soccer and even netball and basketball. Night guards prevent damage to teeth caused when the patient grinds their teeth in their sleep.

Of course, the routine check-up, education and demonstration of dental hygiene including correct brushing technique and the use of dental floss is always on offer, as is regular cleaning to remove tartar. To have all these services available in one place makes it easy, so there is no excuse to neglect dental care.

It is very easy to neglect the teeth, but taking good care of them will go a long way. You can have a confident smile on you with a perfect-looking set of teeth. Also, you can avoid many problems and difficulties that people with dentures face everyday. It is way better to chew food with your natural teeth, instead of false teeth. By taking care of your teeth, you also do away with operations such as root canals and tooth extraction that are a result of very painful toothache.

We know the usual tooth care instructions, like brushing teeth and flossing regularly. Brushing twice a day, in the morning and at night before heading to bed, would lessen the chances of tooth decay due to germ build-up. Another important thing to remember is to regularly visit the dentist for check up and cleaning. Putting your teeth in the care of dentists Bundaberg would benefit you for the long term. Visiting the dentist would alert you about possible problems that may be minor for now, but would grow to bigger issues later. At least twice a year, it would be good to have your dentist conduct an oral prophylaxis on you.

Eating healthy food would also be beneficial to the teeth and gums. Healthy gums promote healthy teeth as well, so be sure to take in a good amount of vitamin C for your gums. The teeth need calcium to remain strong, so do get a good intake of that as well. Staying away from cigarettes and excessive sweets would also help keep the teeth healthy. Smoking can put stains to the teeth that are difficult to remove.

Other treatments to the teeth would make them more appealing, aside from the health benefits they bring. One such treatment is teeth bleaching to make teeth look whiter. Yellowing teeth become apparent when people grow older. Teeth can also be stained by bad habits such as smoking. Teeth bleaching can help restore the natural colour of the teeth to give you that lovely smile. Dentists can perform teeth bleaching procedures to accomplish this. If there are already existing issues with your teeth, it may not be too late to restore or save them, so it is always best to consult a dentist about the state of your teeth.

Many people tend to be lazy when taking care of their teeth. But simple, regular oral hygiene can go a long way to avoid tooth loss and eventually bring out that perfect smile from you.