The secret to a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.
Bad breath & dry mouth
No one appreciates bad breath – whether it’s you with the problem or someone close to you. So you can avoid hiding around corners, you should know that there are effective ways to fight bad breath. These will depend on the reasons for bad breath (also known as halitosis) in the first place. These typically include the types of foods you consume, dehydration and your approach to oral hygiene. Although, sometimes there may be underlying medical conditions. At Camp Hill Dental, we are here to identify and treat the cause.
Something which is closely associated with bad breath is the experience of a really dry mouth or xerostomia. It can be caused by medications or underlying health issues. The condition often means a lack of sufficient saliva (also known as salivary dysfunction) to wash away food particles and odour-causing materials in your mouth. That’s why the best advice for tackling bad breath/dry mouth goes beyond making those essential lifestyle changes (limiting caffeine, keeping hydrated, quitting smoking and eating healthier) and extends to a rigorous oral hygiene routine.
Check ups & teeth cleaning
What happens at a dentist check-up? At Camp Hill Dental, not only do we professionally scale, clean and polish your teeth, but we will also perform an exceptionally thorough examination – including oral cancer screening. A regular six-monthly check-up and professional cleaning of your teeth are necessary, as early detection and prevention make treatment easy and less costly.
A professional cleaning will remove the bacteria that collects on your teeth and hardens over time. Not only does this make for that irresistible clean teeth feeling (you can’t stop running your tongue over them), but it greatly reduces the number of harmful bacteria entering your bloodstream. Therefore, a proper check up and clean can reduce adverse health complications associated with a range of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart conditions and Alzheimer’s.
Periodontics
If it’s been over twelve months or longer since your last professional clean or your gums bleed when you brush, you could be at risk of suffering from jaw bone disease. This is technically referred to as Periodontitis, and can result in tooth loss over time. If you or a family member is already a patient at Camp Hill Dental, there’s less cause to worry. That’s because we take care of the health of all the supporting structures in your mouth – each and every time we perform your regular check ups.
We assess your gums and bone for the first signs of bacteria, which is the main cause of periodontal disease. If you’re new to our practice, you can feel confident that with practical education and comprehensive clean and treatment/s, you will be back in control of your oral health. That’s in a lot less time than you might have expected, and with a future outlook that’s incredibly positive!
