What is meant by oral health Hammersmith?

When our patients visit the dental practice to see the dentist, it is a common thought that the only thing being checked is the condition of their teeth. Whilst their teeth are of course being checked over and assessed these are not the only parts that are being checked, as your oral health Hammersmith also means your gums and general condition of your mouth need to be monitored. Having an excellent oral hygiene process is essential.

The daily oral hygiene process at home

Whilst we would all like to believe that a quick brush twice a day is sufficient enough to keep our oral health in the best condition, our busy daily lives often mean that the efficient oral hygiene process disappears. WIth advances in dental technology items such as electric or sonic toothbrushes have become regularly used by patients and whilst they are an excellent piece of equipment some patients believe that a quick 2 minute, half-hearted, brush will be sufficient enough. This is most certainly not the case and it is important to understand this to be able to accomplish a much more effective oral hygiene process.

How we can improve your oral health Hammersmith as a team

All dental work, whether a basic clean or a more in depth treatment plan, requires a high level of teamwork from both you the patient and us the dental team. Whilst it would be fantastic to just know the best hygiene routines and be able to effectively carry them out on a daily basis, this is not something that is common, which is why working with your dental team is of great importance. Your dental team are here to not only provide a regular deeper clean where in some cases a hygienist may be required, but to impart their wisdom to each individual, to ensure that the at-home oral hygiene process continues to improve and be as effective as possible.

Receiving targeted advice that is relevant to your own dental situation is of utmost importance, as whilst every patient needs to brush their teeth, floss and in some cases use interdental brushes, the way in which we need to carry out these tasks may vary. The first important thing which everyone needs to do is to put aside enough time to carry out a thorough clean at least once a day ourselves. With our daily lives being very busy each day we need to ensure that the quick brush and go method does not begin to become our daily process.

Having regular hygienist appointments alongside your normal check-ups will ensure that a thorough, deep clean is carried out by a professional once or twice a year and advice regarding any tweaks that may be needed to your own oral hygiene process can be given and checked in follow up appointments.

The availability of new methods, treatments and tools to maintain oral health make it easier for our patients to avoid more complex procedures that may be needed, when dental conditions develop that threaten the health of their teeth, gums and mouth in general. We advise you to take advantage of what we can offer in order for you to enjoy good dental health for years to come.