FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

We understand that taking in all of your treatment information during your consultation can be difficult.

For this reason Macquarie Dental Care has developed the Frequently Asked Questions area of our website.

Containing the answers to the most commonly asked questions we hear from patients, our FAQ’s are updated on a regular basis and cover all areas of dental treatment.

Click on the questions below to view the answers.

1. What are wisdom teeth?

2. What's the best way to prevent gum disease?

3. What happens if I just ignore getting my teeth cleaned?

4. While biting hard food I broke one of my teeth. What should I do?

5. My tooth was knocked out, how soon should I see a dentist?

6. What can gum disease mean for a diabetic?

7. Why do I need X-Rays?

8. When should my child first see a dentist?

9. I brush my teeth constantly but still have bad breath. What can I do?

10. How can dentistry be pain free?

11. What are veneers?

12. What sort of food is good for my teeth?

13. How do I best look after my teeth at home?

14. What is periodontal disease?