As your dental health is important to us, a member of our dental team will thoroughly remove all plaque and tartar from your teeth. This is often called a ‘scale and polish’. The dental team will show you the best ways to brush your teeth and how to clean in between your teeth using interdental brushes or floss, to remove the bacterial ‘plaque’ which forms constantly on your teeth. When you eat or drink something sugary, the bacteria in the plaque turns the sugar into acid, which may cause tooth decay.
Plaque can also cause gum inflammation which can cause swelling and soreness if it is not regularly and thoroughly removed. The hard tartar (or ‘calculus’) which builds up on the teeth also starts off as plaque. We will inform you which oral care products are the best ones for you to use. We will also advise you on whether your children require fluoride treatment and pit and fissure sealants. Our dental team will probably talk to you about your diet and any habits you have such as smoking and drinking.
