Dental Hygiene

In order to maintain a healthy mouth it is important to achieve good oral hygiene, thus keeping the teeth and gums as clean as possible.

A combination of plaque build up and a sugary diet will cause the teeth to decay, whereas an accumulation of plaque around the gums will result in inflammation and gum disease.

54% of all adults have gum disease associated with at least one tooth and the number of people affected increases with age*. This can cause sore, swollen and bleeding gums and in the worst case loose teeth, which may need to be removed.

At Ashby we feel that prevention is better than cure. Therefore we believe that all of our patients should see our Hygienists Sally Hill or Liz Powell at least once every six months.

Sally and Liz are here to help you achieve and maintain good oral hygiene. They will clean around your mouth and ensure that you are brushing effectively, thus treating any existing gum conditions and helping to prevent future problems. Please feel free to ask them any questions that you may have in relation to oral hygiene, as they are always happy to give advice.

To arrange an appointment with either Sally or Liz please contact us.

* Adult Dental Health Survey 1998