Preventive Dentistry

Preventive dentistry describes the philosophy that aims to prevent the damaging effects of tooth decay and gum disease. In most people these dental diseases are almost entirely preventable, a fact which is well documented.

The concept of preventive dentistry is that we, as dental professionals, help our patients achieve and maintain the goal of ideal oral health by together developing a regime of home care that is effective and efficient. By monitoring your achievements with regular reviews, we are able to determine that your mouth is maintained in a really healthy condition. Careful dental examinations can reveal the very start of gum disease and tooth decay, long before any invasive treatment is required. Our response to these findings is to help our patients to move back onto the path of dental health, often simply by making suggestions about diet and cleaning technique.

If a tooth does become damaged, it is, of course, possible to repair it with a filling, veneer or crown. This restorative dentistry is also part of preventive care, because the repairs must fit accurately and be easily maintained. Our attention to detail in the restorative dentistry we provide enables our patients to look after it properly, with the expectation that it will last for a very long time.

The basic message is simple:

• Clean all of your teeth surfaces effectively each and every day using fluoride toothpaste.
• Manage your diet using sugar as little as possible.

The whole team at Marshgate Dental Practice is totally committed to working with our patients to help them achieve and maintain the ideal goal of healthy teeth for life.