Preventive dentistry – protection for the whole family

Quite simply, preventive dentistry helps you to keep your teeth, ideally for life. It is a joint commitment between you and our team to help prevent the need for treatment and so avoid the traditional pattern of fillings and extractions. We advise on effective cleaning techniques, alternative approaches to suit your needs, and assess the impact of your lifestyle on your oral health.

We believe that screening for mouth cancer is extremely important because everyone wants to be reassured they are well, and periodontal (gum) health is also vital, especially because of the links found between gum disease and diabetes, heart disease, bacterial lung infections and premature births.

TDH is different because we use oral health educators in conjunction with hygienists. The first step to being healthy is to be shown the most effective ways to look after your teeth and gums, so even before you have seen a hygienist we will teach you the best techniques. We have a dedicated Oral Health Room where you can practice the techniques shown to make sure they are suitable for you.

We also use a powerful microscope to show children the bugs on their teeth. This helps them understand why regular brushing is so important. All of the children on our care plans see our oral health educators as much as they need - for free.

It is never too late to start, so speak to us about a preventive dentistry plan for you and your family. A course of treatment will be recommended to get your mouth into good condition, and a maintenance plan will be worked out to help you keep it that way. If you have any questions, just ask!