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The hygienist’s main role is to
professionally clean the teeth for the patient. This
is usually called scaling and polishing. However, perhaps
their most important role is showing the patient the
best way to keep the teeth free of plaque. The hygienist
will work with your dentist to provide care tailored
to your needs.
Our hygienist treats periodontal disease as well
as provides fissure sealants, fresh breath clinics,
fluoride treatments, stain removal, post orthodontic
cleaning and pre/post pregnancy cleaning. |
Decay (caries) may or may not cause discomfort;
even though it doesn’t hurt, the tooth is deteriorating.
Using higher magnification and powerful lighting, it is
easier to detect decay at an early stage to prevent excessive
tooth damage. When cavities are small, they are much easier
and less expensive to treat.
Early tooth decay does not tend to show many physical
signs. Sometimes the tooth looks healthy, but your dentist
will be able to see from an x-ray whether you have any
decay under the enamel, any possible infections in the
roots, or any bone loss around the tooth.
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What causes tooth decay (caries)?
- Too much sugar too often
- Too many germs left on teeth
- Sometimes weak saliva
Can it be prevented?
- Sensible quantity and frequency of sugar in your
diet
- Correct cleaning of teeth
- Fluoride therapy
- Antimicrobial therapy
Contact us today to find
out more about our 2 Visit Caries Prevention Programme! |
Sealants are a safe and painless way or
protecting your children's teeth from decay. A sealant
is a protective plastic coating, which is applied to the
biting surfaces of the back teeth. The sealant forms a
hard shield that keeps food and bacteria from getting
into the tiny grooves in the teeth and causing decay.
Sealants are only applied to the back teeth - the molars
and premolars. These are the teeth that have pits and
fissures on their biting surfaces. Your dentist will tell
you which teeth should be sealed after they have examined
them, and checked whether the fissures are deep enough
for sealing to help. Some teeth naturally form with deep
grooves, which will need to be sealed, others with shallow
ones which will not need sealing.
The process is usually quick and straightforward taking
only a few minutes per tooth. The tooth is thoroughly
cleaned, prepared with a special solution, and dried.
The liquid sealant is then applied and allowed to set
hard - usually by shining an ultraviolet light onto it.
It is totally pain free, and the teeth do not feel any
different afterwards. Sealants usually last for many years,
but your dentist will want to check them regularly to
make sure that the seal is still intact. They can wear
over time, and sometimes the dentist needs to add or replace
some sealant to be sure that no decay can start underneath
them. |
| Early
Gum Disease Screening |
| Screening for gum disease forms an integral
part of your routine examination. Gum disease describes
swelling, soreness or infection of the tissues supporting
the teeth. For more information, view our section on Periodontal
Disease. |
| Mouth cancer is a malignant growth which
can occur in any part of the mouth, including the tongue,
lips and throat. Mouth cancers have a higher proportion
of deaths per number of cases than breast cancer, cervical
cancer or skin melanoma. The mortality rate is just over
50%, despite treatment, with about 1,700 deaths per year
in the UK. This is because of late detection. Visit your
dentist at once if you notice any abnormal problems or
are not sure. Six-monthly dental checkups allow early
detection! |
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Mouth
Cancer Foundation
The MCF web site aims to help patients and carers find
free information on mouth cancers easily. It provides
direct links to the relevant sections of existing cancer
sites and includes patient experiences as well as an online
support group. |
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Giving
Up Smoking
It's not easy... So that's why this web site is here.
Giving up smoking requires preparation, determination,
and support. This site is here to help you with each of
these. If you're thinking about giving up, have a look-in. |
Bad breath is a very common problem and
there are many different causes. Persistent bad breath
is usually caused by the smelly gases released by the
bacteria that coat your teeth and gums. However, strong
foods like garlic and onions can add to the problem. Smoking
is also one of the main causes of bad breath, along with
certain illnesses such as nasal and stomach conditions.
Bits of food that get caught between the teeth and on
the tongue will rot and can sometimes cause an unpleasant
smell. So correct and regular brushing is very important
to keep your breath smelling fresh.
The bacteria on our teeth and gums (plaque) also cause
gum disease and dental decay. If you see your dentist
regularly this will not only help prevent bad breath but
will also let the dentist look for and treat these problems.
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A mouthguard is a specially
made, rubber-like cover which fits exactly over your teeth
and gums, cushioning them and protecting them from damage.
It is important to wear a professionally made mouthguard
whenever you play sport that involves physical contact
or moving objects. This includes: cricket, hockey and
football – which can cause broken and damaged teeth;
and American football, boxing and rugby – which
can all cause broken or dislocated jaws. A custom made
mouth guard will help protect against these events.
Broken or chipped
teeth can be restored using porcelain veneers
and crowns.
Your own customised mouth guard can be created to
prevent further accidents.
Contact us today to book
a consultation! |
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Online
Leaflets
If you want general information on a condition
or treatment, go to the British
Dental Health Foundation's web site where they have
over 40 online leaflets.
Online Resource:
Want to find out about dental treatment? Want to
know how to look after your teeth better? Visit the new
BDA
Smile web site.
3D Education: Learn
about dental anatomy, conditions, treatments and
good oral health with the BDA's cutting edge 3D Educational
web site. |
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