Oral Hygiene
Achieve a gleaming smile after your appointment with our experienced dental hygienist. Undertaking an in-depth clean of your teeth and gums, our experienced and capable dental hygienist ensures your mouth is healthy. Maintaining good oral health is important because it minimises your risk of disease. In addition to this, we also provide an effective treatment when you subconsciously grind your teeth. Contact our experts at our surgery in Workington, Cumbria, today to find out more about our range of dental hygiene and sleep apnoea services.
How We Can Help
Although you may already brush your teeth twice daily with a fluoride toothpaste and clean between your teeth at least once a day, it is imperative that you visit a dental hygienist on a regular basis. Here at Kerrypark Dental Practice, our experienced and professional hygienist capably cleans your teeth and gums to a standard that you cannot achieve at home. Plus, they also provide invaluable advice regarding the most effective ways to keep your mouth healthy and your smile bright. In your consultation, our dental hygienist carries out the following:
- Review Your Past Medical and Dental History
- Assess the Current Health of Your Mouth and Surrounding Tissue
- Provide Treatment Using the Latest Technology, Including Comfort Aids Such as Numbing
- Provide You with Oral Health Education and Product Recommendations
- Send You Home with a Tailored Treatment Plan to Maintain Your Oral Health
- Recommend Specialist Treatment Where Necessary
Why is Dental Hygiene Important?
Dental hygiene is important to maintain the health of your gums, teeth, tissues and even your throat. Without good dental hygiene, you could be putting yourself at risk of serious health conditions. Poor oral hygiene causes:
- Bad Breath (halitosis)
- Visible Build-Up of Plaque and Hard Tartar
- Stained Teeth
- Bleeding Gums
- Receding Gums
- Tooth Sensitivity
- Tooth Decay
- Loose Teeth and Even Tooth Loss
- Dental Abscesses
When you suffer from any of these symptoms, your self-esteem can be affected and you may not want to socialise with friends because you are too self-conscious about your smile. Daily tasks such as eating or speaking can also become more of an issue because of poor dental hygiene.
Poor Dental Hygiene and Gum Disease
Many people assume that their oral hygiene is fine, but this is not always the case and if you ignore it, you may suffer from various health issues in the future. Gum disease (also known as periodontal disease or periodontitis) is one of the most common health issues associated with poor dental hygiene. Bacteria associated with periodontitis can enter the bloodstream via bleeding gums and has been linked to the following conditions:
- Heart Disease
- Strokes
- Generalised Inflammation
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Premature Births