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To be successful, any preventative
programme must start with children at a very
young age. We can give advice and treatment with fluoride
and fissure sealants which will take the majority of our
children into the next century without ever needing a
filling!
Continuing the care into adult life, we screen every patient
to prevent gum disease at an early stage. Where gum disease
exists, we give clinical help by means of a dentist or
hygienist scaling and polishing your teeth over a number
of visits. We will show you the best methods for effective
cleaning of your teeth to help you maintain a healthy
gum condition for life.
At our practice, we try to save every tooth possible.
Even the most broken down and badly decayed teeth can
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| 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! |
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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. |
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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. |
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Bad Breath (click here
for more information) |
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.
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Early Decay Detection & X-rays (click here
for more information) |
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. |
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Early Gum Disease Screening (click here
for more information) |
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. There are two main
forms of gum disease: gingivitis and periodontal disease.
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Mouth Guards (click here
for more information) |
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 mouthguard
will help protect against these events.
If you take part in any of these contact sports please
ask us about our range of custom made mouth guards. |
Online Leaflets
If you want general information on a condition
or treatment, go to the British
Dental Health Foundation's web site where they have
over 40 online leaflets.
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. |
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