If you’re due for your biannual teeth clean and check-up, or if you’re experiencing tooth sensitivity, pain, or noticing tooth discolouration, then yes, book your teeth clean now. If your upcoming teeth clean is already scheduled and you’re not having any concerns, it’s fine to wait until your future appointment to see your dentist in Blacktown, NSW.
Understanding Tooth Decay
Understanding how sugar causes tooth decay helps you take steps to protect your smile. So, here’s a quick overview.
Sugar is actually the fuel for the bacteria that cause tooth decay, which leads to cavities, or holes in your teeth. Those bacteria live in the plaque that gathers on your teeth. Acid is the byproduct of that bacteria, and it’s acids that erode the enamel of your teeth, causing decay.
When you successfully remove that plaque through daily brushing and flossing, you disrupt the bacteria’s life span and protect your teeth from decay.
When you visit your Blacktown dentist, your hygienist removes the plaque build-up that you might’ve missed at home. Our dentists also screen you for problems like tooth decay and cavities. When we spot those concerns early on, we can typically treat them with a simple dental filling.
We invite your call to Peak Dental Care if it’s time to arrange your next booking.
