Preventative Dentistry

Preventive dentistry nearly always comes back to maintaining good oral hygiene habits throughout your lifetime. As well as brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing daily to remove food particles, plaque and bacteria, ensure you consume a diet low in sugars, starches and acids, and drink plenty of water.

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Early detection and intervention is key

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The best way we can help to maintain your oral hygiene is through regular dental assessments every six months. Here we can perform a professional clean, which involves removing tartar, polishing teeth and applying fluoride to prevent tooth decay. We can also educate you about ways to maintain oral health, complete a full dental assessment and diagnose any problems that require attention in the early stages, before they escalate into more complex issues.

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A number of serious dental and medical problems can result from poor oral hygiene – including periodontal disease. Also known as gum disease, periodontal disease is a serious inflammatory disease of the support structures of the teeth. If oral hygiene is not maintained and plaque build-up occurs, it hardens to form tartar. This tartar, which can only be removed by a professional, then irritates and inflames the gums, exacerbating the problem and damaging nearby bones and ligaments. It may also lead to tooth loss.

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Swelling, tooth sensitivity, abscessed teeth, redness, bleeding and recession of the bone and gums may be symptoms of periodontal disease. Diagnoses can only be made upon a dental assessment by our team, where treatment options can be explored.

 

Incorporating regular check-ups as part of your continuous health care and adopting a simple yet regular oral hygiene routine of brushing twice a day and flossing once a day will significantly reduce the development of gum disease and help keep your natural teeth for life.