Teeth have plenty of ways of letting you know when something’s not quite right. A sharp zing when you drink something cold. A tooth that suddenly hurts when you bite. Gums that bleed when you brush. Or an ache that’s becoming impossible to ignore. The same symptom can have several different causes, so rather than trying to
diagnose it yourself, come in and let us take a good look.
Can’t quite put your finger on it? That’s okay. You don’t need to diagnose it or even know the right words. Book in, tell us what you’ve noticed, and we’ll take it from there.
A niggle that comes and goes is one thing. Pain that’s severe, worsening or accompanied by swelling needs prompt attention.
Give us a call if you have:
We’ll ask a few questions, work out how urgently you need to be seen and arrange an emergency dental appointment where appropriate.
If you have facial swelling that’s spreading, difficulty breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding or serious facial trauma, call 000 or go straight to your nearest emergency department.
A few spots of blood in the sink can be easy to ignore, especially if your gums don’t hurt. But if they regularly bleed when you brush or floss, feel sore or look red or swollen, it’s worth finding out why.
Gum disease is also more common than you might think, with around three in ten Australians aged 15 and over affected by moderate or severe periodontitis.
Often, bleeding gums are linked to inflammation caused by plaque building up around the gumline. In its earlier stages, this is known as gingivitis. If gum disease progresses, it can develop into periodontitis, which affects the tissues and bone that support your teeth.
First, we’ll assess your gums properly to understand what’s happening. A gum assessment and pocket measurements are included as part of your check-up. Depending on what we find, gum disease treatment may include:
No scare tactics. No telling-off about your flossing habits. Just a clear picture of what’s happening, what we recommend and what it will cost before you decide anything.
Some kids jump straight into the chair. Others need to inspect every button, ask 47 questions and decide whether today is actually the day. Both are perfectly fine with us.
There’s no expectation for your child to sit perfectly still or get everything done in one visit. We’ll meet them where they’re at, take things at their pace and give them the time they need to feel comfortable with us.
For teeth that could use a little extra protection against tooth decay, fluoride treatment may form part of your preventative dental care.
In some cases a tooth simply can’t or shouldn’t stay. If a tooth or wisdom tooth extraction is recommended, we’ll explain why, talk through the alternatives where appropriate and give you the costs before you decide.
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Consultation
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$80
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Routine Check-Up + Clean
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$220
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New Patient Advanced Check-Up + Clean
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$249
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Gum Disease Treatment
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Quoted After Assessment
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Root Canal Treatment
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From $880 Per Front Tooth / From $1600 Per Back Tooth
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Simple Tooth Extraction
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From $250 - Wisdom Tooth/Complex Extraction Quoted After Assessment
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Night Guard
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From $655
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*Subject to provider approval.
Yes, it’s still worth having it checked. Tooth pain can come and go, and the fact that it’s settled doesn’t necessarily tell us what caused it in the first place. If you’ve had unexplained toothache, particularly if it keeps returning, book an appointment so we can take a proper look.
There are plenty of possible reasons, including exposed tooth surfaces, enamel wear, tooth decay, a damaged filling or a crack in a tooth. Rather than guessing, we’ll look at when the sensitivity happens, examine the area and investigate further if needed before recommending any teeth sensitivity treatment.
No. Tooth pain can have several different causes and root canal treatment is just one possible option. Depending on what we find, treatment could be as simple as a filling, or we may recommend another approach. If getting a root canal in Toowong is appropriate, we’ll explain why, what’s involved and the cost before you decide whether to go ahead.
Not necessarily, but gums that regularly bleed, feel sore or look red and swollen shouldn’t be ignored. We can assess your gums, including pocket measurements where appropriate, and check for signs of gingivitis, periodontal diseases or other possible causes. If gum disease treatment is needed, we’ll explain what we recommend and why.
Yes. Wisdom tooth pain can occur while a tooth is coming through or when it remains partly or fully beneath the gum. If the area is sore, swollen or keeps causing trouble, we can assess what’s happening. A wisdom tooth extraction may be one option, but it isn’t automatically the answer.
Yes, of course. We’re upfront about costs and, if treatment is recommended, we’ll provide the fees in writing before anything goes ahead. You’ll have time to ask questions and decide whether you’d like to proceed. For treatment costs, payment options and all the finer details, visit our Fees + Payment Options page.
If there’s one specific problem you want us to investigate, such as toothache, sensitivity or sore gums, our $80 consultation is a good place to start. If you’re due for your regular dental care and would like us to check your overall oral health as well, book a Check-Up + Clean. Still not sure? Give us a call and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Absolutely. You don’t have to get everything sorted in one go. If there’s one tooth, one sore spot or one problem you want us to look at, start there. We’ll focus on what brought you in, explain anything else we notice that may need attention and leave the decisions with you.
Reviewed by Dr Lillian Waterland
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Tooth hurting? Gums playing up? Sensitivity getting annoying? Whatever’s been bothering you, come see us. We’ll help you work out what’s going on.
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