Dentist near Karakin

Pregnancy and your teeth

Seeing a dentist while you're pregnant is safe, and a good idea. Hormone changes can make gums puffier and more likely to bleed, so keep up gentle brushing and flossing.

• Tell us you're pregnant when you book. We'll only take X-rays if they're needed.
• After morning sickness, rinse with water or a fluoride mouthwash, and wait about an hour before brushing so you don't wear softened enamel.
• The middle months are often the most comfortable time for non-urgent treatment. Toothache or swelling shouldn't wait.

Diabetes and your gums

People with diabetes are more likely to get gum disease, and gum disease can make blood sugar harder to control. Regular check-ups and cleans help on both counts. Let us know if your diabetes is well controlled or not, and bring something to eat if your appointment is near a meal time.

Medicines worth mentioning

Bring a list of everything you take, including over-the-counter medicines and supplements. A few matter more than most:

• Blood thinners — we'll plan any extraction or surgery around them. Don't stop taking them unless your doctor says so.
• Some osteoporosis and cancer medicines — these can affect healing after an extraction, so we need to know before we take a tooth out.
• Medicines that cause dry mouth — many do, and less saliva means more decay. We can suggest ways to manage it.

Karakin is quiet bush country east of Lancelin. It's about an hour to us, so we'll check your health history at the start and plan treatment together before you head home.

Getting here from Karakin

1. Take Garbanup Road west, then Bennies Road out to Indian Ocean Drive.
2. Turn left onto Indian Ocean Drive and head south for about 50 km, past the Ledge Point, Seabird and Guilderton turn-offs.
3. Turn right onto Breakwater Drive into Two Rocks.
4. Turn into Constellation Entrance at the roundabout on Breakwater Drive — we're at number 6.

Questions from Karakin