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cavities can now be prevented in vulnerable parts of
teeth by using the
latest "air abrasion" technology which uses
a gentle jet of air and powder
to clean out bacteria and debris from the natural fissures
in the top and
side surfaces of the teeth where they can cause decay.
All this most times
without needing the needle!
The fissures are then sealed with a hard plastic tooth
coloured paint that
blocks re-infection. No bacteria - no decay - easy!,
and very cost effective
at £35 per tooth.
After-care for modern restorations
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It
is important to look after your new restorations. Try
to avoid using abrasive toothpaste that may damage your teeth
and restorations and increase sensitivity. It is advisable
to use a mouthwash first to loosen plaque etc. and
clean with fluoride toothpaste to finish. It is also advisable
not to rinse out the toothpaste but just to expectorate. You
will soon not notice any taste and the toothpaste can go on
working for longer. Full oral hygiene instruction will be
given to you by your hygienist. It is now known that certain
oral bacteria cause gum disease. Your hygienist will demonstrate
to you how to control this disease by disrupting the progress
of these bacteria. You and your hygienist will work closely
together to discover some areas of bacterial infection and
she will show you how to deal with these.
Your
hygienist will then carefully clean and polish every tooth
surface so those bacteria can be kept under control. She will
show you oral hygiene procedures such as flossing. And remember
the adage,
"Do I have to floss all my teeth
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"No,
only those you want to keep !"
Some
bacteria always live normally in your mouth. It is a matter
of keeping these healthy bacteria under control to maintain
your optimum oral hygiene. After an hygienist's course of
treatment it takes about six weeks for the mouth to re-organise,
then another six weeks for the effects of toxins and waste
products to re-affect your gums. Hence, a regular visit to
your hygienist is a vital weapon in the armamentarium of the
modern dentist. Our function is to help you plan your dental
future in optimum conditions so that you may appreciate your
own role in maintaining your oral health.
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