Hygiene Therapy & Aftercare

Maintaining excellent oral hygiene and forming the right habits from an early age will almost entirely prevent gum disease and tooth decay. However, it is never too late to start and regular hygienist appointments and the right approach to maintenance will dramatically reduce dental problems.

Restored teeth or implants need at least as much, if not more, hygiene maintenance than teeth, and so it is important that a proper regimen is planned and adhered to once treatment is complete.

A patient who has had gum disease may always be vulnerable to gum disease, and needs to be that much more careful with their oral hygiene.

A patient who has had tooth decay in the past will continue to experience problems with decay unless they change their diet - in particular, sugar frequency. Dental restorations do not protect teeth from decay – they only replace what has been lost.

Patients who have had complex treatment also need regular examinations, so that any problems may be picked up early, and dealt with promptly.

• Mouthcare after surgery
• Maintaining Crowns, & Bridges
• Maintaining your Dentures
• Dental Tips for Travellers