We have covered this issue before in our blogs from Brookfield Road Dental but it is worth repeating. Your child may be eligible to have their dental treatment (including check-up, x-rays, cleaning and fillings) covered by the Medicare CDBS scheme. We still see families that are not aware of the scheme or that do not take advantage of its benefits. The cost of dental treatment can be a major barrier for families to access dental care but this scheme certainly removes one ma

The overriding philosophy of Brookfield Road Dental over the years has been building relationships with our patients which start at an early age. When it comes to trusting someone with your health this is important. We seek to be professional at all times which plainly speaking means acting in your best interests. The best possible outcome for anyone’s dental health is based on prevention: Maintaining healthy teeth and gums over a lifetime with (hopefully) minimal interventi

Dry mouth or a lack of saliva can sometimes be a temporary problem, such as when we are nervous or dehydrated. Constant, chronic dry mouth becomes a real problem for our dental health when we lack the protection our saliva gives our teeth and gums. This can make us a higher risk of dental decay and gum disease. Saliva not only helps us to chew and swallow foods but also neutralizes acids, fights against bacteria and viruses and helps to re-harden the enamel on our teeth. A