General Dentistry
Comprehensive everyday dental care for the whole family, from routine examinations to restorative treatment.
Learn MorePreventive Dentistry
Care designed to keep teeth and gums healthy and prevent problems before they start.
Introduction
Understanding Preventive Dentistry
Preventive dentistry is the quiet discipline behind every healthy smile. It combines professional care — examinations, hygiene treatment and monitoring — with personalised guidance on how to look after your teeth and gums between visits, so that small issues are caught before they become larger ones.
The Process
Consultation to completion
A clear, staged process so you always know what to expect next.
- 01
Examination
We assess your teeth, gums and existing restorations, and screen for changes since your last visit.
- 02
Professional cleaning
Hard and soft deposits are removed and the teeth are polished.
- 03
Personalised advice
Brushing technique, interdental cleaning and diet are discussed, tailored to your mouth.
- 04
Recall
A review interval is agreed so we can monitor your oral health over time.
Benefits
What this treatment offers
- Problems identified early, when treatment is simpler
- Cleaning and advice tailored to your mouth
- Support for the whole family
- A long-term partnership in your oral health
FAQs
Preventive Dentistry — your questions
Frequently asked questions
How often should I see a hygienist?
This depends on your gum health; many patients attend every six months, while some benefit from more frequent visits. Your dentist will recommend an interval for you.
What is fissure sealing?
A protective coating applied to the biting surfaces of back teeth, often shortly after they erupt, to help prevent decay in the grooves that brushing alone cannot reach.
Can preventive care stop decay altogether?
Good home care combined with professional support dramatically reduces the risk of decay and gum disease, though no regimen removes risk entirely. Regular review keeps any issues small and simple to treat.
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