HYGIENE & GUM CARE
Keep your gums and teeth healthy. Prevent and treat gum disease (also known as periodontitis or periodontal disease).
When you arrive for your appointment, we will assess your teeth and gums, looking out for any signs of gum inflammation, disease, infection or abscess.
We will suggest ways you can improve your oral hygiene, be this through your brushing technique or using different products.
You will also be offered a deep clean, taking care to remove stubborn tartar from areas that can be difficult to reach with a standard toothbrush.
One of the most important ways of preventing tooth decay and gum disease is by cleaning in between your teeth and removing harmful bacteria. These gaps in between your teeth can be some of the most difficult places to clean as they are hard to reach with a standard toothbrush. The best way to do this is by using other cleaning tools such as interdental brushes, to get directly in between each tooth. You should always use interdental cleaning tools when you brush your teeth, to ensure you’re cleaning every area of your mouth, including hidden gaps.
Sometimes there are other factors that can affect your gum health other than your oral hygiene routine. Some of these include smoking and diabetes.
If your teeth are discoloured, there are treatments that we can offer to help you get your smile back. Teeth whitening, Composite bonding and veneers can restore your teeth in more ways than one. Contact us for more information.