
As well as offering all the treatments you would expect we take extra care to ensure your mouth, teeth and gums are in the best health possible. Your teeth should last for life and people with healthy mouths look more attractive, smile with confidence, have fresher breath and enjoy good general health and wellbeing.
The health and safety of our patients is our number one priority. We adhere to a strict code of practice as stipulated by the British Dental Association in regards to patient care, radiation, cross infection control and sterilisation. For this reason we are an amalgam-free (mercury) practice and only offer white fillings. Our dentists also adhere to the GDC’s standards of dental care.
In the UK mouth cancer is diagnosed in around 5,000 people each year. Early detection and treatment considerably increases survival chances and because of this, regular dental visits are highly recommended. By making sure you visit us regularly any changes in your mouth can be identified during our comprehensive 13-point dental health check.
Our 13-point Dental Health
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Check your medical details. Many medical conditions and medications can have significant effects on your oral health.
2
Enquire if you have had any problems with your teeth since your last visit. You know what is ‘normal’ in your mouth – let us know if something doesn’t feel right and we can examine it further.
3
Check each of your teeth and their individual health and condition. A healthy mouth is linked to good general health and costs less to look after.
4
Make sure there is no plaque on your teeth. Hard plaque can build up between visits and bacterial plaque is the number one cause of tooth decay, gum disease and tooth loss.
5
Examine the health of your gums. Research shows gum disease may be a risk factor for heart disease. A healthy mouth is a sign of a healthy body.
6
Ensure the areas underneath, between and inside your teeth are healthy by taking regular X-rays. X-rays can detect root canal infections and other underlying problems and are an essential part of a dentist’s armoury in the diagnosis and treatment of disease at an early stage.
7
Ensure your crowns, bridges and fillings are healthy and stable.
8
Make sure your bite is comfortable, healthy and stable.
9
Sensitive teeth check. Many patients suffer from sensitive teeth but this complaint should never be ignored as it can be an early warning sign of more serious dental problems.
10
Examine the health of your bones and jaw joint. We check your jaw is properly aligned and check for any early signs of serious illness.
11
Check that your tongue, lips, cheeks, skin and glands are healthy.
12
Do you want to upgrade your smile? Tell us if you would like to improve your appearance and we can offer expert advice on cosmetic treatments.
13
Check your overall progress towards a completely healthy mouth – remember healthy mouths keep teeth for life!