Dental Hygiene
We evaluate the condition of your gums, teeth and mouth to help prevent oral diseases
Prevention is our Superpower
Far too often, people dismiss “teeth cleaning” as a trivial aspect of their dental care. Ironically, this seemingly overlooked practice holds the key to safeguarding your oral and overall well-being.
Periodontal Disease – a Silent Threat
Hidden within the jawbone, periodontal disease quietly wreaks havoc and stands as a primary culprit behind adult tooth loss. Its insidious early and moderate stages may lack pain, but they cast a shadow over your general health. The link lies in inflammation, releasing a potent protein known as “C-REACTIVE PROTEIN.” This protein’s impact on health is staggering:
– C-reactive protein proves a more telling predictor of heart disease than cholesterol levels, actively contributing to its development.
– Fatal heart disease risk doubles for those with severe gum and bone disease.
– Type 2 diabetes sufferers face a threefold increase in the likelihood of developing gum disease.
– Advanced gum and bone disease elevate the risk of stroke in adults aged 25-54 by over 50%.
– Early onset of periodontal disease heightens the likelihood of Alzheimer’s disease by fourfold.
– Pregnant women grappling with severe gum and bone disease are seven times more prone to premature births and low birth weight.
The role of an Oral Health Therapist
Our oral health therapists play a pivotal role in our comprehensive care. They encompass all preventive and maintenance services, emphasizing the holistic nature of our patient care. From treating diseases to regular cleaning and hygiene instructions, our mission is clear: to empower our patients with the healthiest teeth and gums possible.
To help with sensitivity during treatment our Oral Heath therapists can also apply a desensitizing gel to the teeth and gums, they can also use local anaesthetic if required to numb an area completely.
Moreover, oral health therapists can perform simple restorations for adults, ensuring a comprehensive approach to maintaining dental health. This additional skill allows them to address minor issues promptly, contributing to the longevity and overall well-being of your smile.
Oral Health Therapist’s tasks include
- X-ray management and meticulous dental record maintenance
- Crafting mouthguards, nightguards, and whitening trays
- Scaling and polishing teeth to perfection
- Treating bone and gum diseases through conservative measures, with or without anesthesia
- Administering local anaesthesia for comfort
- Offering comprehensive guidance on dental care
- Conducting dietary analyses and providing advice
- Saliva testing to uncover predisposing factors for dental decay
- Charting and photographing teeth
- Regular check-ups for children’s teeth and ongoing oral hygiene instructions, recognizing the evolving challenges to their oral health
- Polishing and adjusting new dental work, optimizing patient cleaning and enhancing treatment longevity
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