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Dental Problems We Solve

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Most dental problems start small: a twinge on one side, gums that bleed when you floss, a chip you notice in the mirror. Below are the common dental problems our Kallangur dentists see every week on Anzac Avenue. Pick the one that sounds like yours to read what usually causes it, what the fix involves, and when it should not wait.

Most problems are simpler and cheaper to fix when caught early
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No need to work out the cause yourself

Describe what you are noticing and leave the diagnosis to us. At Kallangur Dental Surgery we examine the area, take X-rays if they are needed, explain in everyday language what is going on, and give you the treatment choices with a written estimate before anything starts.

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Common dental problems and solutions

Each page covers the likely causes, the treatment choices and what to expect at Kallangur Dental Surgery.

Missing Teeth

A gap from an old extraction, an accident or decay. Implants, bridges and dentures each close it differently, and leaving it can let nearby teeth drift.

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Toothache

Throbbing, sharp or dull pain, often from decay, a cracked filling or an infection near the root. Pain at night is worth a prompt look.

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Cracked or Chipped Tooth

Chipped front teeth, cracked molars and lost fillings or crowns. Small chips can often be bonded in one visit; deeper breaks need a crown.

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Gum Disease

Bleeding, puffy or receding gums and stubborn bad breath. Caught at the gingivitis stage it can usually be turned around.

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Crooked Teeth

Crowding, gaps and teeth that overlap. Clear aligners, bonding or orthodontic referral, depending on how far the teeth need to move.

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Teeth Grinding and TMJ

Waking with a sore jaw or a headache, or worn, flattened teeth. A custom night guard protects the teeth while you sleep.

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Teeth Discolouration

Yellow, stained or single dark teeth. Surface stains usually respond to cleaning and whitening; deeper colour may need bonding or veneers.

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Dental Anxiety

Putting off the dentist because of nerves is common. Dr Sonia has further training in caring for anxious patients, so say so when you book.

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Can't tell what's going on?

Ring (07) 3886 0933 and describe it in your own words. We'll tell you how soon you should come in and which of our Kallangur dentists to see.

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Man checking a swollen cheek and jaw in the bathroom mirror, a sign of a dental emergency

When it hurts now

Which dental problems are emergencies?

Some problems should be seen the same day if at all possible: facial swelling, a tooth knocked out or badly broken, bleeding that will not stop, or pain strong enough to keep you awake. Call (07) 3886 0933 as soon as the clinic opens at 8:30am and tell us what has happened, and we will fit you in as early as we can. Our emergency dentist page covers first aid for the most common situations, and QLD Health emergency vouchers are accepted.

If swelling is spreading towards your eye or neck, or you are having trouble breathing or swallowing, go to a hospital emergency department straight away.

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Woman at her kitchen table phoning to book a dental check about a sore tooth that has not settled

Timing matters

When should I see a dentist about a problem?

A good rule of thumb: if something in your mouth has changed and it is still there after a week or two, book a check. Sensitivity that is getting worse, gums that bleed every time you brush, a filling that feels rough, or a tooth that aches when you bite are all early warning signs that are much easier to deal with now than later.

Pain that comes and goes is still worth investigating. Teeth often go quiet for a while before a problem flares up again, and by then the fix may be bigger. Your regular check-up and clean is also when we pick up most problems before you ever feel them.

Dentist and assistant examining an older patient's teeth at a check-up at Kallangur Dental Surgery

The everyday ones

What are the most common dental problems?

Across the Moreton Bay families we look after, from Kallangur and Petrie to North Lakes and Narangba, the same handful of problems come up again and again: tooth decay, gum disease, chipped or worn teeth, plaque build-up, missing teeth and old dental work that needs replacing. Many patients also come to us wanting a straighter or brighter smile, or help with a gummy smile, gaps or dentures that no longer fit well.

Recurring problems usually have a reason behind them, whether that is genetics, a medical condition, diet, or avoiding the dentist because of nerves. Part of our job is finding that reason so the same issue does not keep coming back. If you are worried about the visit itself, Dr Sonia and the team will go at your pace.

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Early treatment keeps the fix smaller
Plain-English explanation of every option
HICAPS claiming for all health funds
Urgent pain seen as a priority, call first

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