1. By making your mouth feel healthier
2. Eliminating bad breath
3. Giving you the confidence to smile
4. Showing you how to stop decay at the first signs
5. By treating your red and puffy gums, or by stopping your gums from bleeding
6. By removing all stain from tea/coffee etc
7. Showing you products that work
8. By acting as your friend and mentor as you strive to have teeth for life
9. Cleaning and polishing your teeth, helping you to look good, ready for a special event in your life (e.g. wedding)
10. By helping you to reduce the sensitivity in your teeth and/or gums."

Visiting the dentist regularly is becoming increasingly important.

How often you should visit the dentist is dependent upon a number of factors which your dentist will assess each time you visit, these could include:

• Medical factors- certain medical conditions such as diabetes can increase your risk of developing dental problems.
• Social Factors- a family history of dental disease may suggest that we need to see you more regularly to monitor your dental health, equally habits such as smoking and excessive alcohol consumption can hugely increase the risk of developing dental disease.
• Dietary Habits- a diet high in sugary or acidic food and drinks would suggest the need for closer monitoring as this type of diet is linked to dental disease.

You might be surprised to learn the extent of what goes on during a routine dental examination, it may appear that your dentist is ‘just having a quick look’ however what is he really looking at? During every examination at Birchfield Dental Practice we assess each patient as if it is the first time we’ve seen you. We talk about your general health and wellbeing, we look at the overall health of the teeth and gums, we do a thorough soft tissue examination of all the oral structures to check for signs of oral cancer, we assess the quality of all existing dental work such as fillings, crowns and bridges, we measure the health of your gums and supporting structures and we listen to your concerns or queries. We may take x-rays and photographs if needed and will discuss any treatment needs you may have, talking to about your treatment options and all associated costs......it really is that involved!

It’s becoming increasingly common to ‘put off’ your dental examination for a number of reasons whether it be to save money or because you are nervous and don’t like visiting the dentist. Either way you may end up in a worse position if you leave it longer than recommended. So if you’ve received your examination reminder call us and book your appointment to avoid unnecessary dental problems and costly treatment.

Dental check up just £30!

What is really involved in a check up? We do more than just count teeth!

We perform a full assessment of your mouth, screening for any signs of gum disease, mouth cancer or any other abnormalities. We check for signs of wear or decay, we assess how your jaw joint functions and we may even take x-rays or photographs if they are needed. Most importantly we talk to you about your needs, what you want and how we can help and we provide a personalised treatment plan specifically for you.

We think that’s great value, call us today to book your dental check up 01425 615080 or request an appointment by email contactus@birchfieldpractice.co.uk

Avoiding routine check ups can lead to serious problems going undetected resulting is possible incidents of pain and the need for expensive treatment that could have been avoided if the problem was caught early, it might save you money in the short term but regular check ups are the best defence against expensive problems cropping up in the future.

With the news that '5 a day' advice could be damaging your children's teeth, you might be feeling very confused about what is considered a healthy snack. Whilst fruit and fruit juice contain an abundance of vitamins and minerals they alsocontain high levels of natural sugar and are highly acidic and if eaten frequently can cause irreversible damage to the tooth enamel.

Click here to read the article from the daily mail.

If you'd like advice about acid erosion or any other matter concerning your teeth get in touch!

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