Dental Hygiene

Epsom Dental Centre, 37 Waterloo Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8EX

Dental Hygiene Tips – Plaque And Tartar

Calm & Gentle Dentistry For The People Of Epsom

At Epsom Dental, we recommend dental hygiene treatments to our patients. Why? Because even the best brushing and flossing routines cannot eliminate all traces of plaque.

Left on your teeth, plaque becomes hard tartar, which cannot be brushed off. This then traps more plaque and the cycle repeats, causing gum disease and frequently bad breath.

Our hygienist removes plaque and calculus from your teeth in order to prevent the onset or progression of gum disease, and leaves your mouth sparkling clean.

For patients with more advanced periodontal disease, we have a specialist periodontist on our team who can analyse your specific situation and provide more intensive treatment to target your treatment needs.

The best way to help avoid gum disease and protect against your gums from receding is to practice good oral hygiene.

We will give you advice on the best way to keep your teeth and gums healthy and clean.

What Is Gum Disease?

Gum disease is caused by plaque, the sticky film of bacteria that is constantly forming on our teeth. If left, this plaque builds up on and between teeth, irritating gums and making them swollen.

When this swelling happens, it can allow a space or ‘pocket’ to form beneath the tooth. As the amount of bacterial plaque increases, so does the depth of the pocket. This causes gums to recede, exposing more of the tooth. If left untreated, the pocket can become so large that teeth may loosen and may even need to be removed.

There are two stages of gum disease:

1. Gingivitis

2. Periodontitis

Gingivitis

Gingivitis means inflammation of the gums. It occurs when the gums around the teeth become very red and swollen. Often the swollen gums bleed when brushed. If left untreated, long-standing gingivitis can develop into severe gingivitis or periodontitis.

Periodontitis

More teeth are lost through periodontitis than through tooth decay. Periodontitis is an advanced stage of gum disease where bacterial plaque destroys the gums, soft tissue and eventually the bone anchoring the teeth, making the tooth loose in its socket. If left untreated, the tooth may eventually fall out or need to be removed.

Dental Hygiene Tips – Fluoride

Shawn B.

I had been looking for a reliable caring dentist for some time. I finally found one. Patient care really does come first. Great, kind, caring dentist, who understands patient concerns and goes above and to ensure you not only get the best care but you know what is happening too. I had my teeth straightened and whitened and which came out fantastic.

Andy W.

I’ve always found Epsom Dental to provide an excellent service. My family and I started going there some years ago after getting fed up of being regularly patronised by the dentist at Bourne Hall Dental in Ewell. In contrast, the treatment and advice we receive from the dentists at Epsom Dental is always friendly, concise and clearly explained.Also, in stark contrast to the receptionists at Derby Medical Centre down the road, the receptionists at Epsom Dental are always polite, friendly and helpful in finding you the best appointment slot.So it seems it is possible to receive friendly, efficient and accurate care locally, you just have to go to Epsom Dental.

rose de G.

I would like to express my appreciation for Mr Patel. Although no treatment was carried out during my visit, he took the time to examine my teeth carefully, explain my dental health in plain language and outline the different treatment options available. He was very transparent about the pros and cons of each option and gave clear guidance on what would be best for my teeth. His honesty, patience and professionalism helped me feel reassured, well-informed and involved in making the right decision for my care.

Stephen R. L.

Excellently run surgery with reminder emails and personal phone calls for appointments. Treatment options are fully explained and impartial advice with regard to cost and best option. Dedicated to getting the perfect result. Recent inplant treatment very positive experience.