The importance of dental hygiene
Dental hygiene is an important part of dentistry, and it is having a good oral hygiene routine which ensures that your teeth are free from bacteria and decay, helping to prevent even more severe dental issues. This is why at our practice, Old Windsor, we offer new and existing patients dental treatments in order to promote healthy teeth and good overall oral health.
So if you are concerned about oral health and bad breath Berkshire, you may want to consider visiting our practice where we will be able to give you advice and provide dental treatments under preventive dentistry.
Preventive dentistry at Old Windsor
Preventive dentistry is the area of dentistry that focusses on maintaining good oral health. At our practice, we understand the importance of a healthy mouth, which is why we offer treatments to our patients who may want further information regarding oral health and bad breath Windsor and are looking for ways to develop good habits to avoid dental issues such as gum disease and halitosis.
What causes bad breath?
Generally, poor oral health and bad breath Windsor are caused by a build-up of odour producing bacteria in the mouth. If you do not brush or floss your teeth regularly, this bacteria (which is also commonly known as plaque) is able to accumulate on food particles that remain in your mouth. However, some individuals suffer from bad breath for a number of different reasons. Chronic bad breath for example, can be the result of an underlying medical situation such as a gastro-intestinal condition or diabetes. Another cause of bad breath can be lifestyle habits such as smoking. When you inhale smoke, some smoke particles can be left in the throat and the lungs, and the smell of a cigarette can linger in the lungs for a number of hours, resulting in bad breath. Additionally, the chemicals found in tobacco smoke can also remain in the mouth for hours, which can lead to bad breath.
A solution that we offer at Old Windsor dental practice, which can help to treat bad breath, is to book an appointment to see one of our hygienists.
Dental hygiene at Old Windsor
Delivered by one of our specially trained dental hygienists, we offer new and existing dental patients a deep clean as part of our preventive dentistry. When you book an appointment to see our dental hygienist, you can expect a thorough assessment of your teeth and gums in order for the hygienist to determine the amount of plaque that will need to be removed along with highlighting any risk factors.
After this, your teeth will be professionally cleaned using a process known commonly as ‘scaling and polishing’. This process uses pastes and special equipment to remove plaque from hard to reach areas in your mouth.
Once your teeth have been cleaned, our hygienist will show you techniques to ensure that your teeth remain healthy and free from bacteria in the future. This may be by showing you the best techniques to use when brushing your teeth, how to use interdental brushes and tips on how to floss effectively.
