WHY DO I KEEP GETTING DENTAL PROBLEMS?
We understand that dealing with recurring dental problems can be an exhausting and frustrating experience, but our team at Advanced Dental Artistry are here to help you discover different potential choices. If you’re after longer term options and want to get off the treadmill of constant dental issues fixed one at a time, let’s discuss what’s possible.
We'll look at the whole picture with you
Even those patients who are actively taking steps to care for their oral health may find that problems still continue to arise. This is often because tooth problems are being treated individually as they become urgent to resolve (even if future problems could have been predicted), and the underlying root cause may not have been identified.
Our approach is to consider the ‘big picture’ when it comes to treatment planning, often helping to break that cycle.
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a number of factors CONTRIBUTE TO
recurring dental problems:
Tunnel Vision
Sometimes dentists are trained just to focus on the immediate issue patients are presenting with, rather than the reason for ongoing dental problems. There is nothing wrong with this approach in some circumstances, and it certainly spreads out the cost over time, however if you’re finding it exhausting and relentless, it might feel like the right time to look at what else is possible.
Childhood History
Your childhood years are your formative years in terms of creating lifelong habits and gaining an understanding of the importance of dental health. If this has been lacking since the beginning, it can be difficult to change your habits without professional help. We believe judgment and blame aren’t helpful, so instead we prioritise compassion, clear information, and practical next steps.
Fear of the Dentist
Not only do people feel anxious because they may expect to feel a lot of pain when visiting the dentist after prior experiences; it’s also very common for patients to fear a loss of control. This can feel really overwhelming in cases of prior dental trauma.
Another reason for a fear of the dentist is the vicious cycle of feeling embarrassed about not having visited the dentist for a long time and worrying about the state of their oral health, and this then only leads to further avoidance of the dentist! Rest assured we’re here to support you to move forward at a pace and with a plan that feels right for you, not to judge how you got to this point.
You may be afraid that your teeth will be some of the worst we’ve ever seen. We hear this almost every single day. You’re not alone. It actually inspires us, because we are so purpose driven to help people, and we can see the potential changes that you may not have thought were possible before.
Genetic Dental Disease
If you’re persistent and thorough when it comes to your oral health yet still prone to cavities or dental problems, it could be linked to your genes.
Like many other aspects of our health, there is a genetic component to your teeth’s state, from the way they look to their overall health. For example, some people have a genetic predisposition to softer tooth enamel, making it easier for the enamel to get eroded and cavities to form.
Medically Compromised
Certain medical conditions and their accompanying drug treatment can have a profound effect on your oral health. We can support with a way forward in the context of almost every medical condition. If we know we can’t safely assist you, we’ll likely be able to refer you to a practitioner who can.
WHAT CAUSES LONG TERM DENTAL ISSUES?
In this video Dr Adrian talks about the common causes or challenges that may result in long term or repeated dental issues.
If you have experienced dental problems throughout your whole life, or for what feels like too long, be assured that it’s likely we can help you overcome this. This is actually something we are well known for.
More about our approach
- Our functional treatment planning philosophy has been developed many years ago by Dr. Adrian Kat, and is adopted by all our dentists. Our approach is integrative, logical, comprehensive, thorough and transparent, many times providing a very different perspective for patients than they’ve ever had before.
- We are a judgement-free clinic. Our team is some of the most compassionate and genuine bunch you'll meet, and you'll likely feel it from the moment you see us.
- All of our patient consultations and surgeries are completed on-site at our clinic, reducing the stress and anxiety of navigating multiple hospitals and/or clinics.
- Our dentists are specially trained in handling anxious patients and a variety of solutions are available to reduce pain and alleviate fear in the dentist’s chair.
- Our team prioritises communication and wants to understand your overall health and how we can best support you. We want you to feel in control and empowered in every interaction with us.
Brendan's Case Study
Full Mouth Reconstruction to Fix Teeth Grinding
Brendan had been a teeth grinder for many years leading to his teeth being severely worn down.
When one of his visible upper teeth broke due to grinding, he wanted to seek a more long-term solution, so we were restored both his smile and his bite with full mouth reconstruction.