All of our dental team at Wimbledon Dental Care is passionate about preventative dentistry. We know this is the best way to help maintain healthy teeth and gums, greatly reducing your risk of tooth decay and gum disease. We’d far rather work with you to prevent any problems from occurring than have to offer emergency dental care for toothache. Gum disease is another huge problem and particularly as in the early stages it often creates few if any symptoms. It’s the major reason for tooth loss in the developed world, and just like tooth decay is generally highly preventable. In addition, looking after your teeth and gums will help lower your dental bills in the longer term and ensures your smile is always looking its best.
Regular Check-ups
We suggest you visit our dentist, Dr Kulej Sihra in Wimbledon every six months as this will enable us to detect any problems, hopefully at a stage when treatment is quick and straightforward and we can keep an eye on your oral health. Oral cancer checks are an important part of your regular check-ups, particularly as your dentist is most likely the only health professional who regularly examines the inside of your mouth.
Regular Oral Hygiene Appointments
We thoroughly recommend all our patients book regular hygiene appointments. Good oral hygiene in Wimbledon is vitally important and most people will need to see a hygienist every six months, or at every regular check-up, but some will benefit from more frequent cleanings. This might be the case if you have any conditions that affect your immune system and which might increase your risk of gum disease, or if you are pregnant as the hormonal changes during pregnancy can increase the risk of developing a condition called pregnancy gingivitis, a form of gum disease.
The main reason for having your teeth professionally cleaned is to remove hardened plaque, a substance called tartar from your teeth. Plaque and tartar tend to build up around the gum line and if not regularly removed will increase your risk of tooth decay and gum disease. This is because the bacteria in plaque and tartar release toxins that gradually infect and inflame the gums.
During your professional teeth cleaning, all hardened tartar will be scaled or scraped away from around the gum line and just below. Treatment finishes with your teeth being gently polished which helps to remove some surface stains and is great for just putting a bit more sparkle into your smile.
Get Customised Advice on How to Look after Your Teeth and Gums at Home
As part of your regular oral hygiene treatments, we can offer instructions on the best way to look after your teeth and gums at home. We know many people struggle with flossing and you’d be surprised at how much easier this task can be when you’re shown how to do it properly. We can also advise you on the best tools to use at home, so you make the most of every single second spent brushing and flossing.
Has it been a while since you last visited a hygienist? Call us today to book your appointment on 020 8946 6546.