How does tooth decay occur?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nEven\nwith regular brushing and flossing, there is no guarantee that all plaque is\nremoved. This can happen for a number of reasons, such as poor cleaning regime,\ninadequate old equipment, lifestyle choices (smoking, junk food eating, tea and\ncoffee drinking), or even if you do everything right, some areas are just\nmissed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plaque\nbuild-up, for whatever the reason, can cause inflammation of the gums,\notherwise known as gingivitis. Gingivitis, if left untreated, can cause\nperiodontal disease. Periodontitis is a severe gum disease that is a gum\ninfection involving the soft tissue supporting your teeth. Eventually, the bone\nbeneath the teeth is eroded, and the tooth falls out if not treated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We recommend you don\u2019t delay and seek dental hygiene in Wimbledon<\/strong> today. It may seem counter-intuitive, but it is actually when your teeth are healthiest that you should see a dental hygienist. This is because we try to prevent oral diseases from occurring in our patients. So visit us before the toothache!<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat does a dental hygienist do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe\ndental hygienist is a dental worker who specialises in scaling and polishing\nteeth, while also advising how best to maintain oral hygiene. We recommend you\nvisit your dental hygienist every six months or less depending on your own oral\nhealth needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Professional\ncleans ensure that we get to the places you may have missed. This will reduce\nthe likelihood of contracting an oral disease. Professional cleans consist of\nthree main steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Scaling<\/strong> – during this step, the dental hygienist uses an array of specialised dental tools to \u2018scrape\u2019 the built-up plaque or tartar from the teeth. Often the combination of ultrasound and manual scraping is used by the dental hygienist.
<\/li>- Polishing<\/strong> – the next step is the polish. This is where the dental hygienist smooths the teeth\u2019s surfaces, leaving them bright and shiny. By smoothing the enamel of the teeth, this makes it less likely for plaque build up in the minor imperfections and crevices.
<\/li>- Educating<\/strong> – generally, the dental hygienist after completing the scaling and polishing will impart wisdom on how to properly maintain your oral health by illustrating proper technique and form in the cleaning. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
General dental hygiene advice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIt is a truth universally acknowledged, that prevention, not cure, is the best type of oral care. This is why we at Wimbledon Dental Care<\/strong> promote general oral health advice. Because by caring and cleaning properly for their teeth, our patients will be able to avoid painful diseases and unnecessary expense. <\/p>\n\n\n\nUse\nthe right equipment and change your toothbrush when the bristles become splayed\nand ruined. Soft toothbrushes are preferable to hard. Proper form and technique\nwhile brushing and flossing is important, regular check-ups are necessary to\nmiss any hard to reach places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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