Tips & Advice

Why floss? And how should it be done?

As you get older, the more prone you are to dental disease. Flossing cleans your teeth in those tiny spaces where your toothbrush can’t.

• Floss regularly, make a simple routine. Ideally, once a day.
• Don’t be a tight-arse amd use short threads of floss! You’ll never be able to hold and control it properly.
• Don’t just jam the floss between the teeth – you can make things get worse!
• Take your time, be patient.

Why is your diet important?

What you eat isn’t only important to your overall health but it can also directly affect the health of your teeth and gums.

• Diets that are high in acidic or sugary foods can cause tooth decay. These foods don’t have to be avoided altogether; they just need to be consumed in moderation.
• Avoid snacking between meals – it’ll lengthen the time that your teeth will be under attack!
• Limit intake of sticky, chewy and sugary food
• Erosion may occur from high-acidic food and drinks including energy drinks, sports drinks, cordials, wine and soft drinks. The more you take in, the more you can say goodbye to your teeth!

Why should you visit us regularly?

It makes so much sense that routine checkups will help to avoid problems. Don’t wait till the last minute when your tooth starts to hurt! You’ll want to arrange checkups to

• Assess overall health of teeth, bone, gums
• Check for oral cancer
• Determine and confirm presence of decay (that may be confirmed with a radiograph)
• Routine professional cleaning is paramount to prevent any tooth or gum related disease
• Treat problems in the early stages to avoid costly, extensive, time-consuming and potentially unpredictable solutions. That would suck.
• If there are issues that need to be addressed, we’re very transparent and we’ll select a treatment plan that will work best for you

What is gum disease and how does it occur?

Gum disease affects most people at some time during their life. It’s usually caused by a build-up of plaque on teeth. One of the common signs of gum disease is bleeding gums.

It is a progressive disease, that starts initially as gingivitis and further deterioration and unimprovement of local and systemic factors may lead to periodontal disease.

Gingivitis:
Warning! Warning! In danger of gum disease!

• Fortunately, it’s a reversible condition
• It’s inflammation of the gums (the pink stuff) due to plaque accumulation and irritation
• Signs of gingivitis include bleeding, redness and swelling of the gums
• If you have any of these symptoms, please contact us immediately

Periodontal disease:
This is when you haven’t listened to any of the advice above!

• Also known as gum disease, causing red, swollen gums and can mean the tissue and bone that hold teeth in place may be destroyed
• Chronic plaque accumulation will irritate the gums
• Plaque can harden into tartar and worsen the condition
• Major reason for tooth loss
• The damage is irreversible
• We play an active role in halting the progression of gum disease through deep periodontal cleaning. But unresponsive cases may require further attention by a periodontist (specialist).

What causes my teeth to stain and discolor?

Staining and discoloration of your teeth can be caused by many reasons. Some are due to your lifestyle while others are from faults in your tooth. Common reasons for discolouration include

• Smoking
• Diet (consumption of red wine, coffee and tea)
• Medication
• Decay
• Age

Professional teeth cleaning may remove all these stains and restore your teeth back to their natural glorious whiteness. You also may consider our professional teeth whitening to achieve your amazing smile!