The Importance of Good Dental Hygiene

Not only essential for a beautiful smile, but regular dental check-ups also help to optimise your overall health and wellbeing. Current research has discovered significant links between gum disease and heart problems, strokes and a number of other illnesses.

At Ardent Smile Clinic, our team of experienced and gentle dental hygienists and oral therapists work in conjunction with our Clapton dentists to evaluate your teeth, gums, bite, and total mouth issues. We’re able to comprehensively analyse your oral health and make personalised recommendations for preventative care and maintenance.

Take an active step in bettering your long-term health and well-being by attending regular check-ups with experienced dental hygienists and oral therapists at Ardent Smile Clinic.

The best way to avoid Gum Disease

Everyone should make regular visits to the hygienist.

Together with brushing and flossing correctly, it’s one of the best ways you can try to avoid gum disease.

According to National Health Service estimates, more than half of adults across the UK have gum disease.

But many people don’t realise they have it.

If left untreated, it can lead to tooth loss as well as more serious medical conditions.

Gum disease has been linked to several major health problems, including heart disease and strokes.

Signs of gum disease

• Gums that bleed when you brush your teeth or floss
• Tender or puffy gums
• Gums that have pulled away from teeth leaving a pocket
• Loose teeth
• Bad breath
• Receding gums
• Gaps between teeth that were not there before

Through recommended treatment and a maintenance plan, the combined efforts of the dentist, hygienist, and patient can help prevent the need for treatment and avoid the historical pattern of fillings and extractions.

Our dental hygienist in Upper Clapton, London, offers low-cost teeth cleaning using scaling and polishing techniques.