When it comes to visiting a dental clinic in W1 in this new age of digital dentistry, it has become even easier to keep one’s natural teeth for a very long time.
The mantra of the modern dental clinic in W1 is teeth for life, and it forms the backbone of the ethos of many clinics, including Harley Street Dental Clinic. The dentists may not exactly be chanting it under their breath as they do check-ups, but it backs up their aims and treatments.
Back in the mid-20th century, teeth were not for life. They were something to be taken out at the earliest opportunity and replaced with fabulous modern dentures. Dentures that didn’t decay, didn’t get gum disease, didn’t cost a fortune to maintain. People got dentures for their 21st birthdays even.
Not now. Now when people visit the dental clinic in W1, the dentist will be doing their utmost to make sure their patients don’t ever need to have teeth removed and replaced with prosthetics.
Various services provide the backbone of what is known as preventive dentistry.
The check-up
The check-up is the first stop. Twice a year the dentist gets to make sure that all is well in the patient’s mouth. And, if they do spot a problem, it will still be in its early stages, and therefore easily treated.
The scale and polish
This is also a foundation stone of preventive dentistry. Keep the plaque at bay and patients can’t get tooth decay or gum disease. Twice a year, or more if the patient is in a high-risk group, the hygienist can remove any build-up of plaque and tartar.
At-home
Meanwhile, at home, the patient needs to play their part. Twice daily brushing with a soft-bristled brush and fluoride toothpaste is the prescription. Flossing daily is also required. Older patients may also need interdental brushes to remove trapped food.
For kids
Children’s teeth still have soft tooth enamel, which makes them more susceptible to decay. This can be prevented with treatments to harden enamel and protect it with a barrier.
The results are that adults are getting through to the end of their lives with more of their own teeth still intact. Good news indeed.
