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Preventative Care

At Gerrards Cross Dentist, we prioritise disease prevention to help you maintain your natural teeth for life. Our conservative approach focuses on preserving tooth structure and providing personalised advice to keep your smile healthy.

Preventative Care at Gerrards Cross Dentist

We focus on preserving your natural teeth and preventing dental issues through regular check-ups, professional cleanings, and personalised guidance. Our conservative approach protects healthy tooth structure and guides you with advice on diet, hygiene, and early intervention for long-term oral health.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is preventive dentistry?

Preventive dentistry is the modern way of helping you keep a healthy mouth. It helps you to keep your teeth, and means you need to have less dental treatment. The two main causes of tooth loss are decay and gum disease. The better you prevent or deal with these two problems, the more chance you will have of keeping your teeth for life.

When the dental team and patient work together, this can help to prevent the need for treatment – especially fillings and extractions. Your dental team will recommend a course of treatment to get your mouth into good condition, and then work out a ‘maintenance plan’ to help you keep it that way.

Can everybody benefit from preventive dentistry?

Yes. Preventive dentistry will benefit anyone with some of their own teeth. People who don’t have any teeth can also benefit, because conditions such as mouth cancer and denture stomatitis can be spotted during regular visits to the dental team and then treated. It is excellent for children and young people, but it is never too late to start.

What is involved?

Your dental team will first check your teeth and gums, and talk to you about any treatment you need. The main aim is to help you get your mouth really healthy. The dental team will thoroughly remove all plaque and tartar from your teeth. This is often called a ‘scale and polish’.

The dental team will show you the best ways to brush, and how to clean in between your teeth using interdental brushes or floss, to remove the bacterial ‘plaque’ which forms constantly on your teeth.

Why is preventative dental care important?

Preventative care helps identify potential issues early, reduce the need for invasive treatment, and maintain healthy teeth and gums for life.

What does a preventative care visit typically include?

It usually involves a dental check-up, professional cleaning, oral hygiene advice, and guidance tailored to your dental health needs.