Routine Care

Routine care is essential for good dentistry and oral health.  Although in today’s social climate of “the Hollywood smile” and media exposure of makeovers e.g. “ten years younger” and “extreme makeover” etc, most organisations are jumping on the bandwagon of cosmetic dentistry.

Although we carry out cosmetic dentistry, we must not forget that all dentistry even cosmetic dentistry needs maintenance through routine care.  Adequate routine care reduces the need for subsequent invasive dentistry.

“THIS MEANS LESS DENTISTRY !”

At initial assessment and check-up, all social, psychological, patient and clinical factors are assessed and taken into account to formulate your bespoke care plan.

What do we assess?

  • Previous dental history
  • Attitude to dental treatment (e.g. “patch me up” or “I want the best”)
  • Detailed Medical History
  • Social History  E.g.
    • Dietary habits
    • Tobacco intake
    • Use of alcohol
    • Basal stress levels
  • Parafunctional habits (e.g. nail biting, tooth grinding)
  • Efficacy of existing Oral hygiene procedures
  • Efficacy of hygiene procedures around dental prosthesis (e.g. dentures, crowns, bridges)

All the above are assessed and after discussion with you, the frequency of regular visits (check-ups) and any appointments for remedial work is agreed.

“YES; YOU HELP TO DECIDE HOW OFTEN TO ATTEND”

At routine check-up;

You will:

  • Be screened against:
    • Dental disease
      • e.g. Dental caries (decay)
      • Periodontal disease (gum disease)
    • & Oral cancer
  • Receive ongoing diet analysis and advice
  • Receive ongoing oral hygiene monitoring and advice
  • Receive Ongoing occlusal (the bite) monitoring
  • Receive all routine X – Rays
  • Receive all necessary diagnostic X-Rays
  • Be photographed –either intra-oral or extra-oral
  • Receive all necessary scaling (removal of tartar)
” WE WANT TO WORK TOGETHER TO MINIMISE THE
AMOUNT OF DENTISTRY YOU REQUIRE – LESS IS MORE“