Our team strongly believe that ‘prevention is the key’. You may hear this regularly during your appointment and you will see that our advertising material also has these three words strategically placed for major impact.
Preventing problems by attending regular oral health checks is the only way that you can be confident about the health of your teeth and gums. These regular visits may be only required once a year and can take as little as half an hour to complete.
Why do we strongly recommend regular visits?
There are numerous benefits if you choose to keep your oral health at its best. Many patients wrongly believe that decay is the biggest concern that your mouth can face and this is incorrect. There are a number of concerns that will greatly affect your well being if you do not maintain a healthy mouth by following a regular daily oral care routine and visiting us regularly.
Gum disease is one of the most disastrous conditions; its aggressive destruction can cause the loss of teeth. Many patients are quite shocked when we tell them that gum disease is the biggest cause of tooth loss in adults. In addition to gum disease you may suffer from constant bad breath or discoloured and stained teeth. All of which can seriously affect our self confidence and wellbeing.
Maintaining your oral health
Keeping your smile healthy involves regular attention to oral care. Now more than ever we can offer many tools to assist you in your cleaning routine, everything from specially designed toothbrushes, to easy to use flossing devices. All you need is to put some time aside each day to follow a few simple steps:
- Brush twice daily, morning and night
- Floss once daily, at anytime convenient to you
- Visit our practice every six or twelve months for a professional clean and dental examination
Choosing your dental products
Many people have their favourite brands and types of dental products and much of what is available is generally good. Just follow these rules when choosing your dental products.
Toothbrushes: Choose a medium to soft bristled toothbrush and replace this every month or so.
Toothpaste: A toothpaste that contains fluoride is essential. Many of the leading brands offer excellent value for money.
Flossing devices: This sometimes tedious task has been made easier by the introduction of waxed floss, floss handles and even nifty tools called ‘flossetts’. Look for these in your pharmacy or grocery store.
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