At Longborough Dental Practice we believe that one of the most important services we can provide is preventative oral care. Tooth decay and gum disease are common problems that, for most people, are largely preventable. Patients presenting with tooth decay are treated with first class restorative dentistry, intended to help prevent the need for further treatment for as long as possible. But we want to help our patients avoid the problems. Gum disease in particular, which may go unnoticed by sufferers until quite advanced and is the main cause of tooth loss in UK adults.
You need to care for your teeth and gums properly if you want to retain natural teeth throughout your life and we can help. As a Longborough patient you will routinely receive preventative care through your regular visits to our dentists and hygienist.
Regular dental examinations
An appointment for a check-up should not be missed as it provides a regular opportunity for you to be screened for oral cancer and for your dentist to look for any other potential problems before they become significant. In a dental examination any signs of tooth decay or gum disease can be identified and at this stage the remedial action required may be quite minor. Perhaps just a change of diet or more careful cleaning would be enough to prevent the need for surgical treatment which might be required later if the problem went undetected. In the long run a regular check-up could not only save you the expense of further more complex treatment but it could also prevent you from loosing your teeth.
Regular visits to the hygienist
Our hygienist also has an important role to play in helping you maintain healthy teeth and gums. She will give you a professional scale and polish, ensuring that the plaque is removed from all surfaces of your teeth. This is especially important because plaque contains the bacteria that cause gum disease and bad breath. After a visit to the hygienist your whole mouth will feel clean and your breath fresh. And at Longborough you will find that our hygienist can also offer you advice on your brushing and cleaning technique as well as changes that you can make in your diet and lifestyle to improve your oral health. There is mounting evidence demonstrating a link between good oral health care and good overall health.
Here are our top tips for healthy teeth and gums:
Have a regular dental check-up
Visit the hygienist regularly
Clean your teeth regularly each day
Develop a good brushing technique - clean all surfaces effectively
Use dental floss to clean between teeth
Use fluoride toothpaste or mouthwash
Avoid food and drink with excess sugar
All the team at Longborough are committed to helping our patients
maintain their oral health to minimise the need for extractions or
restorative dental treatments. Remember healthy teeth and gums
benefit your overall health and well-being.
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Did you know that our policy to provide the very best patient care
means you will find the prices of oral hygiene products in our on-site
shop are comparable and often even better value than local retailers.
