Preventative
Maintain Your Smile
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Our dentists offer the following Preventative dental treatments at Airport Dental.
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Children: Fluoride applications and fissure sealants for protection against decay.
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Dental Hygiene: Scale & polishing teeth and teaching you how to keep them clean.
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Bad Breath: Improve your social life with fresh breath.
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Gum Disease: Treatment of swelling, soreness or infection of the gum tissues.
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Decay Detection: Detect early decay and prevent unnecessary discomfort.
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Mouth Cancer Screening: Smoking and drinking increases risks of mouth cancer. Early detection increases chances of survival.
Routine dental appointments are essential to maintain good oral health and a happy smile. A standard dental check-up is carried out by an experienced, qualified dentist and is the best way to spot any problems with your mouth before they become serious. Both adults and children require routine dental appointments on a regular basis because preventative dentistry is the key to keeping your mouth healthy.
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Routine dental appointments are usually carried out every six months, although some patients may require more frequent visits, while others may need to come into the practice less often. Your dentist will advise you on how often you need to come in for a check-up.
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What happens at a routine dental check-up? If it is your first appointment at the practice, your dentist will take a full dental and medical history. They will also:
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Thoroughly examine your teeth, gums and mouth.
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Take x-rays if necessary.
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Discuss any dental problems you may have had in the past.
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Discuss general health and dietary issues that can affect your teeth and gums, such as alcohol consumption or smoking.
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Discuss your teeth-cleaning habits, such as your brushing technique, and recommend any improvements if required.
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Explain any further treatment you may need, such as fillings, root canal treatment or hygienist appointments.
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Provide you with a full treatment plan if required.
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Answer any questions you may have regarding your treatment and what options are available.
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If you require no other treatment, your dentist will let you know when you should come for your next routine check-up.
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Benefits of Routine Dentistry
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Helps to maintain good oral health
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Early detection of problems
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Routine dentistry can, in many cases, help prevent problems before they start