Routine Dentistry.
At Smilo Dental, we prioritise your ongoing oral health through our comprehensive routine dentistry services. Our commitment extends beyond treating issues – we focus on preventive care to keep your smile radiant and healthy. Discover the essentials of our routine dentistry services.
Regular check-ups.
Regular, six-monthly check-ups and hygiene appointments are the best way to keep your mouth in great shape. We will look for early signs of gum disease and tooth decay during your routine appointment, alongside discussing any oral health issues and screening for mouth cancer. Our hygienists will give your teeth a thorough clean using advanced Airflow Tooth Polishing to eliminate the plaque and tartar build-up, leaving your teeth fresh and sparkling!
Professional cleanings.
Dental examinations alone aren't enough to future-proof your mouth, and we encourage you to visit our expert hygienist every six months too. A great way to remind yourself is by scheduling your hygiene appointments and routine examinations together.
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​No matter how thoroughly you brush, you will always miss something - your brush simply can't reach all the places it needs to. Our hygienist will clean your teeth with specialist tools to dislodge plaque and tartar from the places you can’t reach. This deep clean will significantly reduce your risk of gum disease and tooth decay, as well as remove unsightly surface stains from your teeth.
Preventative care.
We stand by the tried and tested motto that ‘prevention is always better than cure.’ Many severe dental conditions result from poor oral health – preventative dentistry acts as early intervention, keeping your mouth healthy and reducing your risk of tooth decay, gum disease, mouth cancer and tooth loss. Preventative dentistry is a joint effort – what you do at home is just as important as what we do in the surgery! We'll give you tips on brushing, flossing, and your diet to help you maintain a healthy mouth in-between check-ups and hygiene appointments.
Gum care.
Healthy gums are vital for overall oral well-being. Our team monitors and addresses gum health, providing treatments for gingivitis and early-stage gum disease to prevent more severe conditions.
Patient education.
We believe in empowering our patients through education. During your routine visits, we provide insights into proper oral care, nutrition, and lifestyle choices that contribute to a lasting, healthy smile. As part of our commitment to your well-being, we also perform regular oral cancer screenings. Early detection is key, and routine screenings are a proactive measure in ensuring your health and peace of mind.
You should register your baby with a dentist before they reach six months of age, around the time their first baby teeth begin to erupt. Like adult patients, babies and children need a check-up every six months unless instructed otherwise by their dentist.
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​Visiting the dentist from a young age encourages robust oral health habits in children, preventing them from developing dental anxiety later in life and encouraging them to get regular check-ups into their adult life. The result? Healthy teeth and gums for the foreseeable future.