Dental hygiene appointments are vital to ensure oral health.
Jenny, our Dental Hygienist, will remove the plaque from around your teeth. Plaque is a soft, sticky substance that builds up on your teeth and is mostly made of bacteria. The bacteria feed on sugar from food and drink producing acids as a waste product. The acid attacks the teeth by dissolving minerals in the tooth surface which can result in decay.
If plaque is allowed to remain, it can lead to severe inflammatory processes and active periodontal (gum) disease. Gum disease is one of the major causes of tooth loss. Smoking is also as significant a risk as plaque for causing gum disease, therefore giving up smoking is vital for successful treatment.
Studies have also linked gum disease to heart problems and stroke, while other evidence shows that the microbes involved in gum disease can be passed onto family members via saliva. Thus it has never been so important to keep your mouth healthy.
The good news is that with regular hygiene appointments the risks of gum disease are greatly reduced. During each visit Jenny will monitor you for early signs of disease, whether this is tooth decay or gum disease - this is in keeping with our strong belief in prevention and minimal intervention. A great way to ensure prevention of gum disease and therefore save money is to join our membership plan.
With active gum disease, a special programme will be devised for your specific needs to stabilise the disease. This will include more complex cleaning techniques and oral hygiene aids. Gum disease is an ongoing disease and must be controlled by you at home coupled with monitoring and lifetime treatment at a dental practice. In severe cases, we work with some of the Uk’s finest periodontists to ensure you receive the very best care available.
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