Believe it or not we would rather not see you in our chair. Especially for dental repair treatment that could have been avoided simply through better hygiene.
As any of our clients will testify, we are passionate about good oral hygiene and it is something we freely discuss with our patients.
So in order to keep you out of our chair, other than for regular check ups and hygiene visits, we have put together lots of useful information about good oral hygiene practices, brushing techniques and more, to help you look after your teeth in the best possible way.
Power brushing techniques
How to floss
Using a mouth rinse
Manual brushing techniques
Using super floss
Using a mini-flosser
Gum disease
Interdental brushing
Fissure sealants
We have compiled these helpful links from the Oral Health Foundation, an organisation we are proud to support, to provide helpful information about Hygiene and Prevention treatments.
Fluoride can greatly help dental health by strengthening the tooth enamel, making it more resistant to tooth decay. It also reduces the amount of acid that the bacteria on your teeth produce. More>
A healthy smile can be a great asset; and because this is so important, it makes sense to give your teeth and gums the best care possible. More>
Dental hygienists and dental therapists are specially trained to work with the dentist to give care to patients and can help with your treatment plan. Many are qualified as both hygienist and therapist. More>
An attractive and healthy smile is important when meeting people and making friends. If you don't look after your teeth and gums properly you could suffer from a number of different conditions that will… More>
Smoking cannot only damage your general health, it can also have serious consequences for the mouth, gums and teeth. More>
To reduce tooth decay, it is important to have sugary foods or drinks just at mealtimes, limiting the time your mouth is at risk. More>
Bad breath is a very common problem that a lot of us are scared to address, but sometimes the solution can be very simple. More>
Dental anxiety is quite common but the good news is that more and more dentists now understand their patients' fears. More>
Drinking alcohol and taking drugs can have an adverse affect on the health of your teeth and gums. More>
Some of the many problems which may be caused or made worse by poor dental health include heart disease, strokes and diabetes. More>
X-rays can help the dental team to see in between your teeth or under the edge of your fillings to find and treat dental problems. More>
Chewing sugar-free gum helps protect your teeth and gums in between meals when it may not be possible to brush with a toothbrush. More>
A sealant is a protective plastic coating applied as a safe and painless way of protecting your teeth and your children's from tooth decay. More>