Preventative Dentistry

A beautiful smile is a healthy one, so always prioritise your oral health by turning to preventative dentistry. The future you will thank yourself later.

Preventative dentistry and oral hygiene

If you want a bright, white smile and healthy teeth and gums, it is vital that you maintain good oral hygiene to prevent potential problems from occurring in the future. Preventative dentistry is a vital part of your present dental care, and visiting a preventative dentist is the first step towards your brighter and whiter future.

We here at the London Centre for Cosmetic Dentistry offer a range of preventive dental services, including: oral hygiene instruction, scaling (deep cleaning), polishing, fluoride application and fissure sealants (a protective plastic coating applied to the biting surfaces of the back teeth). It is recommended you visit a hygienist every three months as part of your preventative dental care in order to maintain good oral health.

We believe our hygienists and preventive dentists play a key role in your overall oral health. They can see the first signs of a dental problem before it becomes a bigger issue, which could save you from needing further dental treatment in the future. This ‘act now’ way of thinking will ultimately help save your teeth and also save you money.

Why choose LCCD for preventative dentistry?

As well as being a cosmetic dental practice we also focus on dental preventive services. We believe that in order to truly benefit from cosmetic dental treatments and have a beautiful smile, you need to maintain good oral health.

Our very own preventative dentists, Dr Leonard Fox and Dr Mervyn Druian have years’ of experience in preventative dentistry. Our patients and indeed dentists, attend our practice for all their routine dental requirements. When visiting our practice you will have a thorough dental examination, many patients have been visiting us regularly for over 20 years and their teeth and gums remain as healthy as ever.

The key to retaining your teeth for life is the health of your gums.

Our team of hygienists are perfectly trained in helping our patients achieve this. When you come to the practice for your preventative dentistry, you will have your gums and soft tissues thoroughly examined as part of our dental examination and a tailored plan developed for you to achieve optimal oral health.

As part of your routine dental examination, we perform a mouth cancer screening. Many mouth cancers go undetected in their very early stages, as they are almost invisible to the untrained eye, therefore it is vital that you have regular check-ups with your preventive dentist. If caught early, 9 out of 10 cases are curable.

If you find visiting the dentist a stressful experience, we can help. Here at The London Centre for Cosmetic Dentistry we have introduced a ground-breaking treatment called NuCalm® – enabling you to have a stress free appointment with us.

Non-Surgical Periodontal

The health of your gums is extremely important, as they provide a foundation for the teeth. If the gums are decayed, compromised, or left untreated, tooth decay and tooth loss can result.

At The London Centre for Cosmetic Dentistry, we are able to provide our patients with brilliant results, non-surgically. Our laser-free periodontal treatment can help restore the health and strength of the gums while allowing our patients to enjoy minimal downtime post-treatment.

Your oral health and general health

It is important to maintain good oral health to keep your teeth and gums in the best possible condition. Maintaining healthy teeth and gums keeps your smile shining brightly and looking whiter for longer. Good oral health can also impact your general health, as well. Maintaining good oral hygiene helps in preventing potential problems from occurring in the future. Visiting dental preventive services should be an important part of all of our lives.

When your gums are chronically inflamed bacteria can enter your bloodstream and spread to other parts of your body. Some conditions linked to gum disease include: heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and pre-term births in pregnant women.⁠

We have an expert team of dental hygienists here at The London Centre for Cosmetic Dentistry, who are here to help you avoid oral issues such as dental cavities, gum disease, and bad breath. We do this by offering a range of individually tailored preventive treatments to suit your specific needs and requirements.

Preventative Dentistry Treatment FAQ

Preventative dentistry is an effective way of helping you keep a healthy mouth. It is a form of dental care that helps maintain good oral health. It combines regular dental check-ups with good daily habits such as brushing and flossing.

The most common cause of oral problems and tooth loss are decay and gum disease. The better you deal with these two problems, the more chances you have of keeping your natural teeth for life. Our dental team will work with you to create a dental treatment plan, which if stuck by, can prevent the need for future treatments such as fillings or extraction.

Taking good care of your teeth and gums starts at an early age in childhood and extends throughout the course of your life.

Our expert team of dental hygienists are here to help you avoid issues such as dental cavities, gum disease and bad breath with a range of individually tailored preventive treatments, including:

Oral hygiene instruction; how best to clean your teeth at home and areas which require further attention
Scaling; a deep cleaning by hand and using an ultrasonic handpiece, to remove any plaque, tartar and calculus which can’t be removed by brushing alone
Polishing; to brighten your teeth and remove any surface level staining
Fluoride application; added to on areas of your teeth where you may suffer from increased sensitivity due to enamel erosion
Fissure sealants; a protective plastic coating applied to the biting surfaces of the back teeth

To keep on top of your oral health and practice good preventative dental care, we recommend a visit to the hygienist every three to four months.

Our hygienists have years of experience maintaining the oral health of patients who have had extensive cosmetic treatments, such as veneers, crowns and dental implants. By visiting the hygienist regularly you can help the longevity of your cosmetic treatment, keeping your veneers looking as good as the day they were placed.

A big part of preventative dental care starts with you, the patient. Developing and maintaining healthy dental habits on a daily basis early on in life can help in reducing the risk of gum disease, gingivitis, and cavities. Here are some of the healthy habits you can incorporate to maintain good oral health at home:

Brushing teeth daily at least twice a day – usually first thing in the morning and last thing at night.
Flossing daily to make sure food that is stuck between teeth doesn’t later turn into plaque.
Using mouthwash to rinse out food particles after flossing.
Avoid too much acidity from food and drink that can harm tooth enamel.
Don’t smoke or use tobacco products which can lead to severe dental problems.
Use a mouthguard at night when sleeping if you struggle with teeth grinding.

Keeping a regular preventive dental services plan has several benefits for your oral health as well as your general health.

It lowers the risk of developing gum disease, tooth decay, and other serious dental issues.

Identifying dental problems early helps minimize the need for treatment and high costs.

It enables a dentist to regularly examine your mouth, jaw, and neck to identify any potential or related problems.

Helps reduce dental problems which can lead to some chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, osteoporosis, and certain cancers.

We recommend regularly visiting a hygienist every three months for dental preventive services.

One of our preventive dentists will put together a dental treatment plan for you to follow that will simply fall in line with your daily routine. This will be included in your individual dental treatment plan, to start your journey towards healthier teeth and gums. Get in touch with one of our expert dentists today.

Yes, everyone should have an oral cancer screening when they attend their annual dental examination. Oral cancer cases are on the rise in the UK.

Did you know:

Mouth cancer kills one person every five hours in the UK

In the UK, mortality rate is just over 50% despite treatment and this is because of late detection

Mouth cancers have a higher proportion of deaths per number of cases than breast cancer, cervical cancer or skin melanoma

If treated early, 9 out of 10 cases are curable

It is more common in men over 40. However, research has shown that mouth cancer is becoming more common in younger patients and in women

Preventative Dentistry