General oral
maintenance is essential for all patients. It's not only about avoiding
decay and fillings but involves looking after your gums. Therefore
to prevent and treat gum disease every patient should adhere to the
following daily:-
• Use an electronic toothbrush twice a day
• Use a mouthwash
twice a day
• Floss once a day - preferably at night
• Regularly visit
the dental hygienist
Regular hygienist visits are essential in order
to monitor a patient's dental health and identifying signs of periodontal
disease. For this reason our dental hygienist and periodontal specialist
work together closely, and any patients who show the onset of periodontal
disease will be instantly referred form the hygienist to our periodontist.
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Prevention is better that cure. At st.ann's dental we practice preventative care. We ensure all our patients have a routine six monthly comprehensive examination by their dentist, in which, not only are their teeth assessed, but also their gums and soft tissue. Both Dr McLelland and Dr Malloch maintain private general practice as well as specialising in advanced restorative, Implant and Cosmetic techniques, so that they can treat our patients individual needs from routine fillings to maintenance and specialist care. We also recommend that our patients see our hygienist every three months (monthly during active treatment) to ensure that there is no build up of plaque, which may lead to gum disease.
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