Good oral hygiene wards off plaque build up, bacteria, cavities and bad breath. It plays a vital role in maintaining strong, healthy teeth and also improves your overall wellbeing.
Statistics reveal that gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. If left untreated, gum disease can also contribute to the onset of more serious health complications, including stroke, cancer, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and digestive disorders.
At Cl\u00ednica Dental Champsaur, we encourage all patients to practice an proper oral hygiene regime with a combination of at home care and professional visits to the dentist.
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Bad breath
Our Preventive Care<\/strong>
<\/strong> Our oral hygiene service will help prevent:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong> 80-90% of cases of bad breath emanate from the oral cavity.
This can be due to inadequate plaque control (by not cleaning our teeth properly), periodontal disease, dry mouth, tongue coating, food impaction, faulty restorations and throat infections.
Bleeding gums\/ Gingivitis<\/strong>
<\/strong>Gingivitis is caused by the buildup of calculus (hard) and plaque (soft) on the gum and tooth, which causes infection.
It is reversible and preventable through regular hygiene appointments and good personal oral hygiene habits.
If left untreated, this can lead to the more severe periodontitis and tooth loss (periodontal disease)
Periodontal disease<\/strong>
<\/strong>Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss for adults. It is an infection of the supporting structures surrounding the teeth. Once bone loss has occurred, this is irreversible; however with deep scaling from our hygienists and good personal oral hygiene habits, periodontitis can be halted in progression.
What does a hygienist actually do?<\/strong>
<\/strong>Our hygienists provide an important service which includes treating, managing and maintaining overall oral health.
Our oral hygienists will help your oral health by:<\/strong>
<\/strong> \u2022 Performing scaling and polishing (removal of plaque and calculus)
\u2022 Detecting, treating and managing periodontal (gum) disease
\u2022 Screening for oral cancer
\u2022 Performing salivary tests
\u2022 Providing fluoride applications and fissure sealants
They will also create a custom home care procedure and provide oral hygiene education.
Going to see a hygienist does not need to be a traumatic experience. We have a range of topical gels and local anaesthetics to minimise any discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n