Treatments available - Preventive care

“Prevention is better than cure”

Prevention is at the heart of everything we do at the 1010 Dental Centre: we want to help you keep your teeth for life.

Dental Hygiene

We all understand that regular tooth brushing and flossing are the basic requirements for healthy gums, teeth and a fresh breath. Patients often brush several times a day but their technique may be inadequate for effective cleaning. Our Hygienists focus on improving and maintaining the condition of your gums, as well as offering a range of treatments - from relief from tooth sensitivity to fluoride treatments and tooth sealants - designed to help you to be more confident and feel better about the long term condition of your teeth.

Diet

Sugars and particularly carbohydrates are a major cause of tooth decay. The most important point is to limit the number of times any item of food or drink makes contact with your teeth. Thus all foods should be consumed during meal times only and avoid snacks between meals.

Tooth surface loss due to acidic foods and fizzy drinks is also a major concern today. Please seek professional advice if you feel your teeth are affected by tooth erosion.

Fluoride

Use of toothpaste with fluoride is one of the major factors why children today have less tooth decay.  Professional advice should be taken before using additional fluoride supplements in young children.
Smoking and Oral Health

Smokers are far more likely to suffer with more severe gum problems. Smoking causes a lack of oxygen in the bloodstream. This has the adverse effect on the healing process, so infection in the gums and following tooth extractions are more likely. Smoking is also a major risk factor for cancer of the mouth and throat.

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