SKYGATE DENTAL

Prevention

Prevention

Developing a prevention plan per individual is an important part for our dentists’ at Skygate Dental. It is one thing to place a filling, but the more important issue is to identify the underlying risk and prevent the cavities from occurring. After a thorough clinical examination, a full risk assessment will be preformed for each patient. In terms of general prevention, it is important to brush and floss twice daily. Each plan is unique and it is important to tailor a patient’s plan, per an individual needs, our dentists at Skygate Dental will discuss risk and prevention at check-up and cleans.

Manual Tooth Brush or Electric Tooth Brush 

Quite a common question that is asked: “Is which tooth brush is better a manual or electric?” This has actually been studied in clinical trials and for the most part it was found that both are actually pretty close to the same with the exception of one electric brush which proved to be marginally better. Thus, a very important factor in brushing is to make sure it is done properly and effectively. Further, often patients will find that electric brushes provide a better clean and the benefits of the movements aid for a better overall clean; however, the same level of oral hygiene can be achieved with a manual brush.

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General: Cavity Prevention

Methods to Ensure Adequate Fluoridation And Appropriate Age

 Drinking Water: Ensure home water is 0.6-1.1 mg/L fluoridated

  • Encourage water in preference to sweet drinks

Rinses (Neutrafluor 220 ppm)

  •  (High Risk Individuals). Further, only for individuals older or greater than > 6 Years Old. Not a substitute for brushing, not to be swallowed.

Gels and Foam

  • (High Risk Individuals). Further, only for individuals older or greater than > 10 Years Old. Not a substitute for brushing, not to be swallowed.

Tablets + Drops

  • (Not Applicable )-> No longer advocated -> High risk of Fluorosis. Moreover, little evidence of benefit if there is optimal drinking water (fluoridated).

Toothpastes (Neutrafluor 5000ppm)

  • (High Risk individuals). A stronger fluoridated toothpaste can be beneficial.

Read more of cavity prevention here.

Remineralization (Tooth Mousse)

Tooth Mousse is an oral health product that is used to help protect teeth. It contains a special peptide (derived from milk) that has been show in many scientific and clinical studies to remineralise decayed teeth by replenishing lost calcium and phosphate. Further, It is easier to think about tooth mousse as a topical crémé that is in a sense liquid tooth. Further, this is applied directly onto the surface of the teeth and it is able to microscopically allow for calcium and phosphate to help rebuild or remineralise the tooth.

Why Skygate Dental?

Brisbane's most accessible dentist

We are located adjacent the DFO in Brisbane airport. We are mintues away from the M1 and a short drive from both the North and South sides of Brisbane.

Practical

We are located in the Skygate Centre (so parking will never be an issue). Our patients can enjoy the convenience of a chemist, grocery store and trip to the DFO. You can enjoy knowing a trip to the dentist has all your errands in one place.

Affordable

We can claim your treatment with our HICAPs machine to make dealing with private health cover convenient. We care about our patients long term oral health, so we can help with interest-free payment plans across our services.

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