Queens
Park Dental Team
1 Queens Park Gardens
Bournemouth
Dorset BH8 9BN Tel :01202 303322
Preventive
Care is an essential feature of our Bournemouth dental practice:
helping to prevent dental problems occurring means less
treatment and cost for our patients. Research has shown that
there are significant health benefits to maintaining regular
dental care, and it involves regularly removing the build up
of bacteria and debris (plaque) from your teeth. Book to see
our Bournemouth dentist for a check up!
What can our Bournemouth
Hygienists do for you? click here
Our dental hygienists, Claire and Debbie, are specially trained members of
our team who play an important role in helping our patients
prevent dental disease. They can:
1.
help you keep your teeth for life - with care on
your part, this is achievable
Decay may or may not cause discomfort,
and even though it doesn’t hurt the damage is still
continuing. Early tooth decay does not tend to be very
noticeable, and an X-ray may be required to help detect
it. X-rays can also help Hannah detect any infections
in the bone and any bone loss around the teeth.
Gum disease describes swelling, soreness
or infection of the tissues supporting the teeth. There
are two main forms of gum disease: gingivitis and periodontal
disease.
Mouth Cancer Screening
Mouth cancer can occur in any part of the
mouth, including the tongue, lips and throat. Mouth cancers
have a higher proportion of deaths per number of cases
than breast cancer, cervical cancer or skin melanoma.
The mortality rate is 50% despite treatment, mainly because
of late detection. Regular examinations allow early detection!
The Mouth Cancer Foundation web site
has free information on mouth cancers, patient experiences
as well as an online support group. Click here
Bad breath is a very common problem and
there are many different causes. Persistent bad breath
is usually caused by the smelly gases released by the
bacteria that coat your teeth and gums. However, strong
foods like garlic and onions can add to the problem. Smoking
is also one of the main causes of bad breath, along with
certain illnesses such as nasal and stomach conditions.
Bits of food that get caught between the teeth and on
the tongue will rot and can sometimes cause an unpleasant
smell. So correct and regular brushing is very important
to keep your breath smelling fresh.
The bacteria on our teeth and gums (plaque) also cause
gum disease and dental decay. If you see your dentist
regularly this will not only help prevent bad breath but
will also let the dentist look for and treat these problems.
A mouthguard is a specially
made, rubber-like cover which fits exactly over your teeth
and gums, cushioning them and protecting them from damage.
It is important to wear a professionally made mouthguard
whenever you play sport that involves physical contact
or moving objects. This includes: cricket, hockey and
football – which can cause broken and damaged teeth;
and American football, boxing and rugby – which
can all cause broken or dislocated jaws. A mouthguard
will help protect against these events.
Online Leaflets:
If you want general information on a condition or treatment,
go to the British
Dental Health Foundation's web site where they have
over 40 online leaflets.
Online Resource:
Want to find out about dental treatment? Want to
know how to look after your teeth better? Visit the new
BDA
Smile web site.
3D Education:
Learn about dental anatomy, conditions, treatments
and good oral health with the BDA's cutting edge 3D Educational
web site.
