The Dentists place a great emphasis on the importance of preventive dentistry in the maintenance of not only ones oral health but also ones general health.

Recent research has shown that there is a close relationship between your oral and general health. Increased risk of heart attack and stroke as well as Rheumatoid arthritis has been linked with periodontal disease. The evidence suggests that certain inflammatory and bacterial factors, increased as a result of periodontal disease, have been linked with these cardiac changes. Treatment of periodontal disease results in reduction of these factors and hence the potential risk of developing cardiovascular issues.

Periodontal (gum) disease is the main cause of tooth loss in adults. It is estimated that over 80% of adults will experience some form of periodontal disease during their lifetime. By attending regular oral health examinations every three – twelve months, depending on your personal dental needs, The Dentists can develop and implement effective dental treatment and preventive solutions particularly whilst these problems are still in their early stages. “A step in time may indeed save nine”. Approximately 20% of periodontal disease subjects appear to have increased susceptibility to the disease and these patients require to be monitored more closely than the remainder.

Once The Dentists have completed your initial oral health or restorative treatment plan and you have achieved a healthy mouth, teeth and gums, your individually tailored prevention programme can be implemented to ensure your dental health is kept in optimal condition.