At Quality Affordable Dentistry, we provide
a range of preventive dental treatment.
Hygienist Our dental
hygienist is specially trained to work with the dentist
in giving care to patients. The hygienist plays an important
role in dental health care and are mainly concerned with
gum health, showing people correct home care and applying
preventive materials to the teeth and gums. The hygienist’s
main role is to professionally clean the teeth for the
patient. This is usually called scaling and polishing.
However, perhaps their most important role is showing
the patient the best way to keep the teeth free of plaque.
The hygienist will work with your dentist to provide care
tailored to your needs.
Dental hygienists are now able to take dental x-rays.
Your dentist will use these to help diagnose problems
and decide on their possible treatment. All hygienists
that take x-rays will have had the necessary training
and hold a certificate.
Bad Breath to Fresh Breath Bad
breath is a very common problem and there are many
different causes. Persistent bad breath is usually caused
by the smelly gases released by the bacteria that coat
your teeth and gums. However, strong foods like garlic
and onions can add to the problem. Smoking is also one
of the main causes of bad breath, along with certain illnesses
such as nasal and stomach conditions. Bits of food that
get caught between the teeth and on the tongue will rot
and can sometimes cause an unpleasant smell. So correct
and regular brushing is very important to keep your breath
smelling fresh.
The bacteria on our teeth and gums (plaque) also cause
gum disease and dental decay. If you see your dentist
regularly this will not only help prevent bad breath but
will also let the dentist look for and treat these problems.
Early Decay Detection
Decay may or may not cause discomfort; even though it
doesn’t hurt, the tooth is deteriorating. Using higher
magnification and powerful lighting, it is easier to detect
decay at an early stage to prevent excessive tooth damage.
When cavities are small, they are much easier and less
expensive to treat.
Early tooth decay does not tend to show many physical
signs. Sometimes the tooth looks healthy, but your dentist
will be able to see from an x-ray whether you have any
decay under the enamel, any possible infections in the
roots, or any bone loss around the tooth.
Early Gum Disease Screening
Screening for gum disease forms an integral part of your
routine examination. Gum disease describes swelling, soreness
or infection of the tissues supporting the teeth.
Mouth Cancer Screening
Mouth cancer is a malignant growth which can occur in
any part of the mouth, including the tongue, lips and
throat.Mouth cancers have a higher proportion
of deaths per number of cases than breast cancer, cervical
cancer or skin melanoma. The mortality rate is just over
50%, despite treatment, with about 1,700 deaths per year
in the UK. This is because of late detection. Visit your
dentist at once if you notice any abnormal problems or
are not sure. Six-monthly dental checkups allow early
detection!
Mouth
Cancer Foundation
The MCF web site aims to help patients and carers
find free information on mouth cancers easily. It
provides direct links to the relevant sections of
existing cancer sites and includes patient experiences
as well as an online support group.
Giving
Up Smoking
It's not easy... So that's why this web site is
here. Giving up smoking requires preparation, determination,
and support. This site is here to help you with
each of these. If you're thinking about giving up,
have a look-in.
Mouth Guards
A mouthguard is a specially made, rubber-like cover which
fits exactly over your teeth and gums, cushioning them
and protecting them from damage.
It is important to wear a professionally made mouthguard
whenever you play sport that involves physical contact
or moving objects. This includes: cricket, hockey and
football – which can cause broken and damaged teeth;
and American football, boxing and rugby – which
can all cause broken or dislocated jaws. A custom made
mouth guard will help protect against these events.
Broken or chipped
teeth can be restored using porcelain veneers
and crowns.
Online Resource
Want to find out about dental treatment? Want to
know how to look after your teeth better? Visit the new
BDA
Smile web site.
3D Education Learn
about dental anatomy, conditions, treatments and
good oral health with the BDA's cutting edge 3D Educational
web site.
