Dental Hygiene

Good dental hygiene is easy to achieve when the patient, the dentist, and the dental hygienist all work together to maintain your oral health.

Good dental hygiene is all about maintaining your oral health so that you can prevent infections and diseases from occurring, and reduce the need for treatments such as fillings, crowns, root canal treatments, and more. Maintaining proper dental hygiene is also crucial in the fight against gum disease, which is one of the most common diseases in Europe and is not only the main cause of tooth loss, but linked to other health issues such as diabetes and heart disease.

What is proper dental hygiene?

Good dental hygiene can be achieved through several easy steps:

• Regular dental examinations and check-ups
• Frequent visits to the dental hygienist
• Brushing for two minutes twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste
• Flossing or using an interdental toothbrush regularly
• Using an antibacterial mouthwash

What happens at a dental check-up?

At your regular dental check-up, we’ll perform a full examination of the teeth and gums, checking for any signs of decay or disease as well as plaque and tartar build-up. We will perform any X-rays as necessary and be able to provide you with recommendations for your daily routine that can help maintain and improve your dental health and hygiene.

What happens at a dental hygiene appointment?

During a dental hygiene appointment, your hygienist will professionally clean the teeth, performing an in-depth cleaning process that you simply cannot achieve at home. At Shadwell Dental Care we offer both traditional ‘scale and polish’ techniques, as well as EMS Airflow teeth cleaning.

Both methods remove plaque and tartar build-up from the teeth and gums which can help prevent tooth decay and gum disease from occurring. Your hygienist can also remove some superficial staining and will leave the mouth feeling fresh and super clean.

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