Dental Services

The Importance of Dental Hygiene

Every person should be able to understand the importance of your own oral hygiene and here at Hawkesbury Dental Centre we like to educate our patients about their own oral hygiene and give them the best advice that suits them.

Plaque containing bacteria is always building up on teeth and along the gum line. This plaque must be removed or it can harden into tartar and can lead to tooth decay and periodontal disease. It is important to brush and floss teeth daily to remove the plaque and bacteria that builds up inside the mouth. However, a big factor in maintaining proper oral health is also regularly visiting the dentist for professional dental hygiene visits.

Dental Hygiene Visits

When you come to the dentist for a dental hygiene visit, our dentist will examine, scale, polish and apply fluoride to your teeth. They will also go over any suggestions for improving dental hygiene routines at home. The dentist will also evaluate your teeth and gums, review any x-rays taken, conduct an oral cancer screening, and will make any recommendations for additional treatments that may be necessary. These dental hygiene visits are an important part.

Dental Care Tips

• Maintain a good standard of oral hygiene. Brush your teeth using a fluoride toothpaste twice a day to remove plaque – once in the morning and once before you go to bed
• Thorough brushing with either a manual (soft) toothbrush or electric toothbrush (preferred) should take 2 minutes. 30 sec for each quadrant
• Replace your toothbrush or toothbrush head every three months
• Floss daily between your teeth to remove plaque
• Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration
• Avoid too many sweet foods and sugary drinks
• Avoid drinking too much coffee or alcohol
• Have your regular 6monthly check up and clean
• Antibacterial mouthwashes may also help fight the plaque and bacteria
• Try to cut down or eliminate bad habits, such as smoking, red wine