Preventive Dentistry

We firmly believe that prevention is better than cure. We want our patients to keep their teeth for life. We can pre-book routine examinations to help us ensure patients are seen at the right time so we can carefully monitor their dental and oral health and provide the best advice to prevent problems occurring in the first place.

Periodontal (Gum) Disease

19 out of 20 people suffer from gum disease at some point in their lives, making it the most common disease in the world.

It attacks the gum tissues and the bone underneath, which hold the teeth in place. If your gums bleed it means you have gum disease. This can lead to bad breath, pain and in the long term tooth loss.

Latest Equipment

We are equipped with an intra-oral camera which enables us to show close-up images of the patient's teeth and gums on a tv screen, to illustrate problem areas and cosmetic improvements. We also have digital X-ray equipment where the picture appears instantly on a computer screen and can be assessed immediately with the benefit of computer enhancement and magnification.

Radiation doses are significantly lower than those required by a regular X-ray film.

Sterilisation

We would like to reassure our patients that cross-infection procedures are followed rigorously to provide maximum protection.