{"id":2056,"date":"2023-08-07T11:33:21","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T11:33:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smilogy.com.au\/?p=2056"},"modified":"2025-06-23T12:43:47","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T12:43:47","slug":"if-its-been-a-while-smile-welcome-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smilogy.com.au\/dental-clinics\/if-its-been-a-while-smile-welcome-back\/","title":{"rendered":"if it&#8217;s been a while:<span class=\"highlight\"> smile!<\/span> welcome back"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2056\" class=\"elementor elementor-2056\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b25465e e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b25465e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0f19b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f0f19b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Humans have a bit of a habit of putting things off. It\u2019s natural for many of us, especially these days where we lead such busy lifestyles. But here&#8217;s the thing: the more you procrastinate, the more you\u2019ll tend to worry about the fact you\u2019ve not done something, and the cycle continues.<\/p><p>At smilogy, we recommend that our customers visit us for routine smile care every 6-12 months. If it\u2019s been a bit longer (weeks, months\u2026 even years), we\u2019ll always welcome you back through our doors with a smile.<\/p><p>It\u2019s never too late to start taking care of your dental health. Here\u2019s where to start and what to be aware of.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1748e3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1748e3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">here\u2019s where to start<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a72905 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a72905\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>First things first: take a deep breath. You may feel anxious or even a little embarrassed about the fact you haven\u2019t seen a dentist for a while, but we\u2019re just glad when you manage to come back. We recommend starting with a check-up, and taking it from there.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b955316 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b955316\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c75d530 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c75d530\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Our Australian dentists and hygienists are trained to help you settle in and will go the extra mile &#8211;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-121abbc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"121abbc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">how much effort is required?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a846d84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a846d84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At your first appointment, we\u2019ll make sure you\u2019re as comfortable as possible. All our Australian dentists and hygienists are trained to help you settle in and will go the extra mile to get to know you.<\/p><p>Chat with them about any concerns or fears, and they\u2019ll build up your confidence. Let them know about any dental history if you haven\u2019t seen them before or if it\u2019s been a while.<\/p><p>smilogy check-ups are simple. We check-up, clean and add fluoride to your smile to strengthen your teeth. As part of the check-up, smilogy dentists examine your mouth, diagnosing any issues and discussing your tailored treatment options.<\/p><p>Ask any questions that may be on your mind &#8211; whether about costs, benefits, risks, or anything else. We\u2019re always here to help.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6ac914 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a6ac914\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">what issues might you face?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e286ce2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e286ce2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We\u2019re not here to give lectures, but time spent in between appointments can lead to a few dental problems that you\u2019ll want to address.<\/p><p>For example, when plaque builds up over time, it can harden into tartar which can lead to cavities and gum disease. These can affect your holistic health and cause bad breath, which a check-up and clean will start to take care of.<\/p><p>All dentists, including our superstars at smilogy, are also trained to look out for serious issues such as infection and even cancer. In addition to check-ups, services such as tooth extractions, fillings, and X-rays may be recommended, to improve overall wellness.<\/p><p>You can even think about smile transformations while you\u2019re here &#8211; including whitening, straightening and smile makeovers. A visit to your smilogy can be super exciting!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b795007 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b795007\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">getting into a routine<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a73b38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a73b38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Unlike your GP, it\u2019s recommended that you visit your dentist regularly throughout the course of your lifetime &#8211; not just when you think something is wrong.<\/p><p>At smilogy, you can get to know your Australian dentist and the team very well, by seeing us every 6-12 months.<\/p><p>This can help us with all the preventative care that is necessary to avoid little things turning into big things with your smile. Once you come and see us, you\u2019ll have peace of mind and leave feeling refreshed!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f2f10f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4f2f10f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">book now<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16503dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"16503dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you\u2019ve decided it\u2019s about time you came back to the dentist, smilogy would love to welcome you back with open arms. Whether you\u2019ve seen us before or it\u2019s your first visit, call us now on <a href=\"tel:0280054434\" class=\"my-simple-u\">02 8005 4434.<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Humans have a bit of a habit of putting things off. It\u2019s natural for many of us, especially these days where we lead such busy lifestyles. But here&#8217;s the thing: the more you procrastinate, the more you\u2019ll tend to worry about the fact you\u2019ve not done something, and the cycle continues. At smilogy, we recommend that our customers visit us for routine smile care every 6-12 months. If it\u2019s been a bit longer (weeks, months\u2026 even years), we\u2019ll always welcome you back through our doors with a smile. It\u2019s never too late to start taking care of your dental health. Here\u2019s where to start and what to be aware of. \/*! elementor &#8211; v3.15.0 &#8211; 02-08-2023 *\/ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]&gt;a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px} here\u2019s where to start First things first: take a deep breath. You may feel anxious or even a little embarrassed about the fact you haven\u2019t seen a dentist for a while, but we\u2019re just glad when you manage to come back. We recommend starting with a check-up, and taking it from there. Our Australian dentists and hygienists are trained to help you settle in and will go the extra mile &#8211; how much effort is required? At your first appointment, we\u2019ll make sure you\u2019re as comfortable as possible. All our Australian dentists and hygienists are trained to help you settle in and will go the extra mile to get to know you. Chat with them about any concerns or fears, and they\u2019ll build up your confidence. Let them know about any dental history if you haven\u2019t seen them before or if it\u2019s been a while. smilogy check-ups are simple. We check-up, clean and add fluoride to your smile to strengthen your teeth. As part of the check-up, smilogy dentists examine your mouth, diagnosing any issues and discussing your tailored treatment options. Ask any questions that may be on your mind &#8211; whether about costs, benefits, risks, or anything else. We\u2019re always here to help. what issues might you face? We\u2019re not here to give lectures, but time spent in between appointments can lead to a few dental problems that you\u2019ll want to address. For example, when plaque builds up over time, it can harden into tartar which can lead to cavities and gum disease. These can affect your holistic health and cause bad breath, which a check-up and clean will start to take care of. All dentists, including our superstars at smilogy, are also trained to look out for serious issues such as infection and even cancer. In addition to check-ups, services such as tooth extractions, fillings, and X-rays may be recommended, to improve overall wellness. You can even think about smile transformations while you\u2019re here &#8211; including whitening, straightening and smile makeovers. A visit to your smilogy can be super exciting! getting into a routine Unlike your GP, it\u2019s recommended that you visit your dentist regularly throughout the course of your lifetime &#8211; not just when you think something is wrong. At smilogy, you can get to know your Australian dentist and the team very well, by seeing us every 6-12 months. This can help us with all the preventative care that is necessary to avoid little things turning into big things with your smile. Once you come and see us, you\u2019ll have peace of mind and leave feeling refreshed! book now If you\u2019ve decided it\u2019s about time you came back to the dentist, smilogy would love to welcome you back with open arms. Whether you\u2019ve seen us before or it\u2019s your first visit, call us now on 02 8005 4434.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2057,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2056","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ih-other"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/smilogy.com.au\/dental-clinics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2056","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/smilogy.com.au\/dental-clinics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/smilogy.com.au\/dental-clinics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smilogy.com.au\/dental-clinics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smilogy.com.au\/dental-clinics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2056"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/smilogy.com.au\/dental-clinics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2056\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6589,"href":"https:\/\/smilogy.com.au\/dental-clinics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2056\/revisions\/6589"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smilogy.com.au\/dental-clinics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2057"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/smilogy.com.au\/dental-clinics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2056"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smilogy.com.au\/dental-clinics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2056"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smilogy.com.au\/dental-clinics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2056"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}