ORAL HYGIENE AND PREVENTATIVE DENTISTRY
Scale and polish
The purpose of scaling and polishing teeth every 6 months is to leave the surfaces of your teeth clean and smooth so that bacteria are unable to stick to them and you have a better chance of keeping your teeth clean during regular home care. Contact us now to make an appointment.
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Fissure sealants
Fissure sealants seal off the tiny grooves found in the biting surfaces of teeth that can not be cleaned by a toothbrush. By preventing any food particles or bacteria from getting in, the thin plastic coating applied during the fissure sealing process can help prevent cavities and tooth decay. Contact us now to make an appointment.
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Oral health education
We love teaching patients about correct brushing and flossing techniques, the differences in types of toothpaste and mouthwash, and general good oral health practices. Contact us today to book a session that includes a thorough cleaning and advice on how to take good care of the only set of teeth you'll ever have.
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FAQs
I brush my teeth twice a day and also floss regularly, should I still visit the dentist every six months?
The problem with teeth is that they are not always perfectly shaped. So sometimes, when you are cleaning them, you do not always manage to reach into every nook and cranny. These weak spots are exactly the where the bacteria in plaque that attacks your teeth can gather.
Normally, plaque is removed fairly easily by brushing our teeth with good toothpaste. However, in the hard to reach places the plaque continues to build up until it hardens into calculus or tartar. This is exactly why a regular scale and polish from your dentist or oral hygienist is so important. If plaque build-up and tartar aren't regularly removed, these problems can include tooth decay, cavities and gum disease.
I hate going to the dentist; it is always uncomfortable or painful. Why can't I visit the dentist only when I have cavities?
If you visit your dentist regularly, your scale and polish treatment will be short and painless as you will be regularly keeping plaque at bay – provided, of course, that you are always brushing and flossing your teeth effectively in between dental appointments. You may even begin to enjoy the treatment, as the final polish can tickle!
Why should I brush and floss regularly?
You can find out more about the preventative steps that you can take to minimise plaque by talking to your dentist. Most dentists agree that some of the most effective dental work is usually done by the patient at home, in between appointments. So if you want to keep plaque at bay, consult your dentist about brushing techniques. They will be happy to demonstrate the right approach to you and discuss which type of brush will suit your teeth the best.
The problem with teeth is that they are not always perfectly shaped. So sometimes, when you are cleaning them, you do not always manage to reach into every nook and cranny. These weak spots are exactly the where the bacteria in plaque that attacks your teeth can gather.
Normally, plaque is removed fairly easily by brushing our teeth with good toothpaste. However, in the hard to reach places the plaque continues to build up until it hardens into calculus or tartar. This is exactly why a regular scale and polish from your dentist or oral hygienist is so important. If plaque build-up and tartar aren't regularly removed, these problems can include tooth decay, cavities and gum disease.
I hate going to the dentist; it is always uncomfortable or painful. Why can't I visit the dentist only when I have cavities?
If you visit your dentist regularly, your scale and polish treatment will be short and painless as you will be regularly keeping plaque at bay – provided, of course, that you are always brushing and flossing your teeth effectively in between dental appointments. You may even begin to enjoy the treatment, as the final polish can tickle!
Why should I brush and floss regularly?
You can find out more about the preventative steps that you can take to minimise plaque by talking to your dentist. Most dentists agree that some of the most effective dental work is usually done by the patient at home, in between appointments. So if you want to keep plaque at bay, consult your dentist about brushing techniques. They will be happy to demonstrate the right approach to you and discuss which type of brush will suit your teeth the best.
