Maintaining good oral hygiene is an important part of daily routine and essential for optimum oral health. Good oral health is vital for overall well-being.
Regular visits to the dentist Soho will help ensure that a daily routine is sufficient for this and can further improve the condition of teeth, preventing any issues before they can present themselves. There are many different fields of dentistry according to individual requirements.
Preventive Dentistry
Preventive dentistry is involved in looking after teeth to keep them healthy and preventing the development of dental issues further on down the line.
Maintaining good dental hygiene and oral health can help avoid issues such as cavities, gingivitis, periodontitis and ultimately retain natural dentition for as long as possible and prevent tooth loss. Regular dental appointments are vital for checking for any issues with the teeth or gums before they can escalate.
Those who may be affected by dental issues should visit the dentist more regularly and frequently, whereas those who have good oral health and want to maintain this should visit the dentist at least twice a year to ensure that everyday oral hygiene skills are effective and for the occasional extra clean with the hygienist.
Professional cleaning alongside regular check-ups enable the dentist to identify problems early, making them easier to treat and can also help prevent any possible negative impact on the surrounding teeth as well.
The hygienist performs a full examination of the mouth and carries out professional cleaning which may not be possible at home. The hygienist can also provide tailored advice and education on how to look after teeth to the highest quality.
Cleaning is carried out by scaling and polishing to prevent plaque and tartar from building up on the teeth, removing any plaque and tartar which may be present and also removing any staining which may have occurred over time.
The hygienist can also examine the mouth for signs of gum disease and other issues which is why preventive therapy should be incorporated into the lifestyle to help to prevent dental issues in the future.
Restorative Dentistry
Restorative dentistry is involved in the replacement of teeth as a result of tooth decay or tooth loss. It is made up of separate fields which are endodontics, periodontics and prosthodontics.
Endodontic treatment, mainly root canal treatment, treats the soft pulp tissue inside the tooth. Periodontics is concerned with the supporting structures of the tooth namely the gum and alveolar bone and the diseases and conditions which affect these. Finally prosthodontics involves the development and implementation of tooth substitutes for tooth loss.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is an increasingly popular and sought after field of dentistry which is ever changing and becoming more and more accessible as well as convenient.
Cosmetic dentistry specialises in improving the appearance of natural dentition in otherwise healthy teeth, such as the whitening of stained or discoloured teeth, aligning and positioning of crooked, wonky or misaligned teeth, changing the shape of chipped or protruding teeth and improving the overall smile in general by treating other issues such as overcrowding or gaps in the teeth.
Cosmetic dentistry can also help in the improvement of issues such as overbite, underbite and crossbite by treating misalignment of the teeth. There are numerous techniques and treatment methods involved in cosmetic dentistry to suit individual choice and requirements.