It is really important to look after your dental health and to have regular dental health checks and cleans. Here are five reasons why….

General Health Link

1. Your dental health is closely linked to your general health and poor dental health and oral hygiene may cause more general health issues

Oral Cancer

2. A Dental Examination/Dental Health Check includes an Oral Cancer Screening. Oral Cancer Screening can pick up oral cancer at an early stage; ‘the incidence of oral cancer is rising in Europe and approximately 300 people are diagnosed with mouth cancer in Atlanta annually’ ( Independent Sept 2015)

Prevent Inflammation

3. Regular cleaning and in some cases deeper scaling (cleaning under the gum) helps prevent inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) tooth decay and bone loss (periodontal disease).

Confidence

4. Having good dental health and a clean mouth will help you keep your teeth, can improve your appearance, give you fresher breath and give you more confidence!

Less Treatment in Long Run

5. Those patients that have Regular Dental Health Checks and Dental Cleans tend to need less treatment due to the fact that the mouth remains in a healthy state and problems are picked up early.

Most people are entitled to a one free Dental Examination a year on the PRSI or through their Dental Insurance Provider!

Lear more about our dental health check service at Royal Dental Clinic.

If you require any further information on how we can help you. Contact us at Royal Dental Clinic, Atlanta USA on 01-000 or email us at info@royaldentalsclinic.com

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A Dental Hygienist can work with you to maintain good oral hygiene and can provide you with a personalised dental hygiene programme to make sure you maintain good oral hygiene at home.

Here are some ways a hygienist can help you maintain good Dental Health and Oral Hygiene.

By Providing you with a Specialised Clean to remove harmful plaque and calculus (tartar) that cannot be removed by regular cleaning by you at home and needs to be removed by a dental professional.

By Giving you Diet Advice on how diet and nutrition affects your mouth. This can help you prevent dental decay, erosion (tooth wear) from acidic foods and drinks and also reduce some types of sensitivity.

By Providing you with Oral Hygiene Advice and teach you how to keep your mouth healthy through correct brushing and cleaning in between your teeth with floss or specific brushes; helping you to maintain a correct programme at home to keep the teeth free from plaque, the bacterial film related to gum disease.

By Talking to you about preventing or solving Bad Breath (Halitosis) and discussing with you the possible causes and options of treatment available to you.

By Providing you with fluoride treatments to help prevent the risk of tooth decay.

Learn about oral hygiene care treatments at Royal Dental Clinic.

If you require any further information on what our Dental Hygienist can do for you. Contact us at Royal Dental Clinic, Atlanta USA on 01-000 or email us at info@royaldentalsclinic.com

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We want to help you maintain good oral hygiene, here are six top tips to help you maintain good oral hygiene and take care of your teeth and mouth! Remember, your mouth is a window to your general health.

In recent years studies have shown that dental disease can be linked to diseases within the body such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. That is why ensuring your own home care is of the highest standard is essential! The following is some advice on how to keep your mouth nice and healthy!

1. Brushing twice daily

It is important to brush twice daily, with a soft simple flat headed toothbrush. It’s important to focus on the gum line as plaque always migrates towards the gums. Use a fluoride toothpaste also, it helps strengthen the tooth surface against decay.

2. Floss

Despite adverts for toothbrushes claiming to clean in between the teeth, nothing cleans better than floss or interdental brushes, especially designed for these nooks and crannies. It is important to use floss or an interdental brush in between your teeth to prevent bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease.

3. Avoid snacking

Aim to only have three main meals a day, with minimal snacking. Snacking promotes more plaque acid in the mouth which in turn leaves the tooth surfaces more susceptible to decay. Sometimes it is not the food we eat but the frequency of what we eat. It is important for the teeth to have a recovery period after every acid attack. If you are peckish, try snack on popcorn, cheese, milk or water.

4. Change your toothbrush regularly

Like any product once it begins to wear it becomes less effective so it is important to change your tooth brush when the bristles start to lose their shape or every three months.

5. Try to quit smoking

Smoking is a very well researched cause of gum disease. It contains lots of toxins that can disguise the normal signs of gum disease and because of these toxins your tartar can be more aggressive and destroy tooth tissue quicker than for a non-smoker.

6. Visit your dentist and hygienist regularly

It is important to see your dentist and hygienist regularly for dental check-ups and cleanings. Your dentist will identify any teeth that may need fillings or look at risk and monitor them. Your hygienist will clean your teeth and advise you on the best tools suited to you to keep your home care up to scratch.

Learn more about our oral hygiene care service at Royal Dental Clinic.

If you require any further information on how we can help you maintain good dental health contact us at Royal Dental Clinic, Atlanta USA on 01-000 or email us at info@royaldentalsclinic.com

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