DENTAL HYGIENE
At Rose Dental we believe oral hygiene is the most important part of oral health care as well as a good healthy diet. Good oral hygiene begins with an effective at-home routine and is complemented with professional debridement by our hygienist.
If you have symptoms of gum disease for example bleeding gums, your dentist may recommend more frequent debridement appointments to help stop and reverse any gum issues. Gum disease is the largest factor of tooth loss in adult life and bad breath is an unpleasant condition that can affect anyone at any age. Our dental hygiene treatment effectively clean your teeth by removing build up of tartar and plaque to maintain the health of your mouth and gum tissue.
During a hygiene session, you will be shown how best to look after your mouth. This will include brushing and cleaning between your teeth, diet/nutrition advice, smoking cessation advice, and anything that you have in your medical history that may make you vulnerable to gum disease. e.g. diabetes. If gum disease is left untreated it can lead to tooth loss. There is also a proven line that your overall health is also affected by your oral health, with gum disease being linked to heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
Rest assured at Rose Dental the hygienists will make sure your gums and teeth are kept sparkling clean!
HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY DENTAL HYGIENE AT HOME?
Keeping a good daily oral cleaning routine is an essential facet of improving your level of dental health. This includes brushing your teeth at least twice daily using fluoride toothpaste. Fluoride helps to restore lost minerals to your teeth for extra protection from damage and decay. Use interdental cleaning aids such as floss and interdental brushes at least once a day to remove hard-to-reach plaque build-up between teeth.
Your diet can also improve or worsen your dental hygiene. A good amount of fruit and veg is important for healthy gums. Drinking enough water is also important for dental health because it stimulates saliva production and washes away food particles.