The key to maintaining your natural teeth for life is Preventive Dentistry. At Dr Geoffrey Ross and Associates we focus on the need for Preventive Dentistry in all age groups and the dramatic benefits it can provide these patients. We are committed to guiding and educating our patients in Preventive Dentistry measures and good oral hygiene techniques.

Our teeth play a major role in our lives. Our teeth can have a significant influence on our appearance and self confidence. Everyone wants to keep their natural teeth for life and this can be achieved with Preventive Dentistry. It has been clinically proven that inadequate oral health can have severe implications on the rest of your body. Heart Disease, Respiratory Disease, Cardiovascular Disease and increased risk of stroke; are all heightened in potential if patients do not maintain their teeth and gums. Our practice is committed to identifying and eliminating any dental concerns you may have.

We are aware of the advantages Preventive Dentistry will give patients and the necessity of good oral hygiene techniques for your general well-being. Oral Hygiene is an essential component of Preventive Dentistry. By carrying out simple steps every day, patients will keep their teeth and gums in a clean and healthy state.

Good oral hygiene techniques include:

• Using a soft, round bristle toothbrush
• Brushing your teeth every morning and every night
• Flossing in between teeth each day – usually best done at bedtime.
• Use a toothpaste with Fluoride
• Quit smoking
• Avoid excessive alcohol consumption
• Avoid sticky sweet foods
• Try to avoid “picking”, and eat at meal times
• Avoid cola, salt and sugar replenishing style drinks, which are very damaging to teeth.

Visit us promptly if:

• You have any discomfort, sensitivity or pain – even if it passes
• You are told or think you clench or grind your teeth at night
• Your gums bleed when you brush or floss them.

At Dr Geoffrey Ross & Associates we can help you to maintain your natural teeth for life. All of our patients play an active role in attaining good oral hygiene and in looking after their general health.

Other preventative treatments include:

• Scaling and polishing. This removes the hardened layer of plaque which causes gum irritation and often causes the gums to recede. Removal of plaque also improves mouth taste and odor and is done whenever necessary – usually every six months.
• Fissure sealants. These involve “painting” the deep grooves of adult teeth with a plastic coating. This stops food and plaque from embedding in these grooves and causing decay. They are quick, easy, economical and often appropriate for 7-16 year olds growing new adult teeth.
• Anticlenching night guards. These night guards are essential for people who clench or grind their teeth while sleeping. Worn teeth are sensitive and make us look older. We often spot this and treat prior to symptoms such as headache, jaw ache, broken teeth, ragged looking teeth, chipped fillings and tooth sensitivity. It is estimated that up to 80% of the adult population grind or clench their teeth. Many people are unaware that they clench their teeth.
• Mouth guards for sport (available in many colours). Mouth guards are essential for children and adults involved in sport. Dental trauma can be tragic and have long term consequences. Experience reveals that accidents do happen, and a custom made mouth guard is the best way to avoid or reduce tooth damage in an accident.

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