Regular routine dental cleaning is vital not just for your oral health but also for your overall health and well-being. This means that more than regular brushing and flossing, it’s important that you also visit your dentist every six months for dental examinations and professional cleanings.

But what really goes on in a routine dental cleaning and how different is it from regular tooth brushing and flossing?

1. Dental exam. Once you get on your local dentist’s office, you will be led to the dental chair where you will also be interviewed about your dental history. Your dentist will also check your entire mouth, especially your teeth and gums for any potential problems.
2. Removing build-up. Food debris and bacteria can build up in your teeth, causing plaque and tartar. These may not be effectively removed by normal tooth brushing, especially when the tartar develops around the gum line. Your dentist will scrape these off using a scaler, and you may experience some bleeding, which you can rinse off.

1. Power brushing. Your dentist will then use a high-powered electric brush and gritty toothpaste for professional cleaning and polishing of your teeth.
2. Professional flossing. Your dentist is in a good position to see where you may have missed flossing. This part of your routine dental cleaning helps get a deep clean in between your teeth.
3. Rinse. Give your mouth a final rinse to get rid of any debris. This rinse usually contains liquid fluoride to keep your teeth strong and healthy.
4. Flouride treatment. Your dentist may also give your teeth a fluoride treatment. A fluoride gel is put on a mouthpiece which is then placed on over your teeth.

Give your teeth and gums some loving. Think of routine dental cleaning as a spa for your mouth.

Schedule one with our dentist at Caloundra here in Battery Hill Dental. Call us today.

Let’s face it. Not everyone practices impeccable oral hygiene or sees their local dentist regularly. And those that already have tooth problems but continue to neglect dental health are more likely to be wearing dentures sooner or later.

So do you think you may be one of those people? Here are 8 red flags to look out for to see if you may need to wear dentures.

• Frequent and severe tooth aches that are left untreated
• You don’t see your dentist twice a year for cleaning and examinations
• Your gums are always bleeding, swollen, red, and tender
• You already lost one or more teeth to periodontal disease

• Difficulty chewing certain food, which is a sign of tooth damage, decay, or gum disease
• Gaps between your tooth are getting wider due to loose or moving teeth
• You have indigestion because you don’t chew properly due to tooth problems
• You’re embarrassed to smile

Having one or two of these signs apply to you doesn’t mean you’re definitely headed for a dentured life. By knowing these signs, you can actually prevent tooth loss and eventually dentures. You can prevent your dental problems from getting worse, which can mean even more drastic—and costlier—treatments.

These warning signs can serve as a wakeup call for you to visit your dentist, be proactive about dental treatments, and start practicing good oral hygiene.

So go ahead and visit your friendly Sunshine Coast dentists, Battery Hill Dental, today.

Airway issues and sleep breathing problems are difficult to diagnose. Primarily, this is because you don’t know you have a problem until someone in your house tells you they can’t sleep from all your snoring. But do you know that if you have airway issues, your dentist is in the best position to assess and diagnose it?

Finding a trained local dentist to identify airway issues can help save you from other related health issues.

Airway Issues Your Dentist Can Diagnose

Sleep apnoea, mouth breathing, and temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) can be identified by your local Sunshine Coast dentist. This is because all these disorders affect how you speak, eat, and breathe. TMJ, in particular, is caused by dental issues such as under bite or over bite, jaw or oral cavity deformation, missing teeth, or unbalanced teeth development. The dental chair is the best place for these to be identified, because your dentist is the one who routinely sees inside your mouth.

What Your Dentist is on the Lookout For

Whether it’s your regular trained dentist or a paediatric dentist, they can both assess your oral health. They can look out for conditions that may affect your sleep apnoea and other airway issues, such as:

• Bruxism or teeth grinding
• Mouth breathing
• TMJ

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Periodontal disease
• Paediatric orthodontics that affect breathing in children

Your dentist can work with your physicians as well as sleep specialists to help treat your airway and breathing issues.

Contact us at Battery Hill Dental to schedule a consultation today.

If you’re a parent of a student or a teacher at Currimundi State School, ‎you can grab a free coffee from outside the school sports hall on Tuesday the 24th of April from 8:00am – 9:00am. No strings attached, no cost. Just delicious hot coffee, courtesy of Battery Hill Dental.

As parents ourselves, we know how hard‎ it can be. Making it through each Term is a massive achievement, so every little perk helps. As part of this fantastic community, we want to encourage you and let you know you are appreciated. So welcome back for Term 2 and ‘thank you’ to all the parents, teachers and support staff.

So get excited for Tuesday and let us treat you to your morning cup of goodness, whether it be coffee, tea or a chai. Enjoy on us!

From Dr. Luke and the team at Battery Hill Dental

You owe a lot to your mouthguard. It keeps your pearly whites safe and healthy as you do what you love. Whether it’s football, boxing, mixed martial arts or any other contact sports, your mouthguard makes sure your mouth, teeth, gums and tongue are kept free from damage or injury.

However, wearing them regularly without proper cleaning can pose a risk. This is because mouthguards can serve as breeding grounds for bacteria, moulds, and yeast.

Here are simple ways to care for and clean your sports mouthguard:

1. Brush your mouthguard with toothbrush and toothpaste regularly, especially after use. This removes and build-up of debris and saliva.
2. Soak mouthguards in antimicrobial solutions to reduce the amount of bacteria and other organisms from taking refuge in there.
3. Avoid exposing your mouthguard in extreme temperatures to prevent it from being brittle or deformed
4. Let your mouthguard dry thoroughly before storing.
5. Keep your mouthguard in its protective case when not in use.

1. Be sure to also clean your case regularly with warm soapy water.
2. Replace your mouthguard regularly, especially when cracks start to appear.
3. Avoid the habit of biting down on your mouthguard as this will create tiny holes and crack where bacteria, mould, and fungi can form.

When wearing your mouthguard, remember to also avoid drinking or eating sugary and staining food. This can stay in your mouthguard and therefore increase your teeth’s risk for cavities and discolouration.

Do you need a mouthguard? Have one fitted to you by your nearest Caloundra dentist. Book an appointment today.

If you have damaged, chipped teeth that dampen your confidence and stop you from smiling, then tooth bonding may just be the thing for you.

Tooth bonding is a cosmetic dental procedure that uses tooth-coloured composite resin to restore your teeth and give you back the smile you always wanted. However, before you decide to get tooth bonding procedure, let’s weigh the pros and cons.

Pros and cons of tooth bonding

The advantages of getting tooth bonding are:

• The resin can be tailored to match the colour of your adjacent teeth so the bond looks seamless
• Less amount of your tooth enamel is removed compared to veneers and crowns procedures
• The procedure is quick and painless
• The procedure is cheaper than other options
• No need for surgery and anaesthesia

Cons of tooth bonding

The disadvantages of tooth bonding are:

• The resin has a higher risk of staining compared to your natural enamel
• It can chip or break off when you use your teeth to open packages or when chewing on hard food
• You may need to have it replaced after a few years

Weighing the pros and cons of tooth bonding against other options, it’s up to you to figure out if tooth bonding is really right for you. Just remember to discuss this with your dentist. You can discuss with your dentist further if tooth bonding is really the perfect option for restoring your tooth.

Contact your Sunshine Coast dentist today to schedule a consultation.

Whether you’re missing one tooth or many, this can affect your health and quality of life. So if you’re missing some yourself, dental implants can be your best possible option.

Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that are used to replace missing teeth while supporting your bone to keep it strong. An implant consists of a small titanium screw that is installed into your jawbone. This provides a safe and robust base on which to attach your artificial tooth.

While having dental implants require that you undergo dental surgery and the idea of a metal into your bone can be daunting, fear not. Your dental implant dentist will use anaesthesia and sedation to ensure that the procedure is painless and you are as comfortable as possible.

The result of dental implants looks just like your natural teeth. Your dentist can customize the tooth material so that it is shaped and coloured just like the rest of your teeth. This guarantees a beautiful, even smile that you can be more confident about.

More importantly, dental implants can provide you a better quality of life. You can talk better and more clearly. Your appearance will also take on a youthful look because your new teeth will hold up your jaw and your facial muscles. You also enjoy chewing and biting on your favourite foods because dental implants can also function just like your natural teeth.

With proper care, dental implants can last a lifetime, so a relatively short procedure can definitely go a long way.

Contact your Sunshine Coast dentist today to schedule a consultation and get started on beautiful, natural-looking teeth.