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Overview
Prices
Overview
What is Preventive Dentistry?
The goal of preventive dentistry is to help a patient avoid any dental problems by ensuring proper cleaning and maintenance.
Preventive dentistry services may include:
– Regular oral exams, usually every 6 months
– Teeth cleaning
– Routine X-rays
What can you prevent when it comes to Preventive Dentistry?
Preventive dentistry will avert people from developing dental problems later on. If you use proper dental care, and visit your dentist and dental hygienist regularly then you can avoid or lessen the effects of these:
– Cavities
– Gingivitis
– Enamel loss
– Periodontitis
A general or family dentist will help you look after your oral health, and detect and treat any issues that occur. General dentists also work alongside specialists such as our specialist periodontist and orthodontists to support good oral health.
Who Benefits from Preventive Dentistry?
Everyone benefits from preventive dentistry. Whether it be children or adults. For Children, it is great to learn good brushing habits and teach them how to look after their developing adult teeth to avoid any issues later on in life. Fissure sealants and topical fluoride treatments will help to prevent decay in your child’s teeth. Adults can benefit from preventive dentistry as it helps to maintain good oral hygiene and keep your teeth clean.
Oral health is connected to the health of your body as a whole. This is because the mouth is a breeding ground for harmful bacteria. Maintaining a clean mouth benefits your overall health.
If there is a minor problem, the objective will be to fix it quickly to avoid the issue from escalating into a more severe condition.
Minor dental problems can easily turn into major problems if you do not resolve them early on. For example, an infection can spread, a gap can cause bone loss in your jaw and misaligned teeth will only get worse with age and are harder to keep clean.
Preventive dentistry stops dental issues from becoming more serious as prevention is better than cure.
Regular visits for hygienist appointments and dental check-ups at least twice a year are recommended to keep your mouth healthy and help you keep your teeth for years to come.
With the help of your dentist you will learn the correct way to maintain your oral health, including which oral hygiene products and techniques suit you, such as interdental brushes. You will also see the same dentist and hygienist at each visit, so your care is consistent and any changes are spotted early.
Prices
What are the costs for preventive dentistry?
Prices will vary depending on the extent of your treatment. Treatments range from general dental check-ups and hygiene cleans to specialist periodontal treatments.
GENERAL CHECK-UP ……………….. £95 – £170
DENTAL HYGIENE ……………….. from £146
See our Full Price List (Prices may be subject to change). For more information please feel free to contact us on 020 7499 9806 or at smile@holfordcuraden.com
Who offers Preventive Dentistry?
Affordable Treatment: Preventive Dentistry
Preventive dentistry services cover a wide range of procedures to maintain and improve your oral health and interventions for issues.
The practice covers core procedures from diagnostics and preventive interventions to complete recovery from any oral health issue.
Are You In Pain Or Discomfort?
We advocate prevention to avoid gum problems, but if you are experiencing pain or discomfort right now, we can remove that problem for you as early as possible. You don’t need to wait until your next checkup – book an emergency appointment to see us now.
Dental Examinations
Preventive Care
Hygiene Cleaning
X-ray and Intra-Oral Scan
Composite Fillings
Periodontics
Dentures
Migraines
Braces and Orthodontics
Children and Teens
Athletic Mouth Guards
Anti-Snoring
Dental Examinations
When you come to Holford Partners Curaden for preventive dentistry, either a dental examination or a check-up, we will look at your teeth and assess your oral health.
We will use tools including a mirror and probe to see all parts of your mouth thoroughly.
Once we have a diagnosis, we will prescribe you either hygiene cleaning, maintenance instructions, products you must use, or treatment if you have an issue.
A dental examination is a painless process that you should do regularly, at least once every six months.
Regular check-ups will help you prevent complex dental problems that will cost you a lot of money in the future.
Preventive Care
A hygiene clean is a comfortable treatment in which a dental hygienist professionally cleans your teeth and gums.
The hygienist first checks your mouth for any infection or inflammation to make sure it is suitable to proceed.
We then move on to scaling, removing plaque and tartar from the surfaces of your teeth, between them and near the gum line, using a manual scaler or an ultrasonic scaler.
The ultrasonic scaler uses gentle vibration and water to remove plaque and tartar.
The hygienist will then finish with flossing, polishing and fluoride application.
Hygiene Cleaning
Hygiene cleans are a painless dental service where a dental hygienist professionally cleans your teeth and gums.
The hygienist first checks your mouth for infections or inflammations to make sure you are ok to clean.
Then, we proceed to scaling or removing plaque and tartar from your teeth’s surfaces and gaps and near the gumline using a manual scaler (small hook) or an ultrasonic scaler.
The ultrasonic scaler uses gentle vibration and water to remove significant amounts of plaque and tartar.
Then the hygienist will proceed to flossing, polishing, and fluoride application.
X-ray and Intra-Oral Scan
If you are having discomfort in your teeth and gums, you will have to figure out what’s going on before we can find you a treatment.
When you come to Holford Partners Curaden with a problem, we will investigate with the latest technology.
We will diagnose your problem with the help of an x-ray or an intra-oral scanner, where we will place a camera in your mouth so you can see everything that’s going on about it.
At Holford Partners Curaden, you can be sure that no issue will be left unseen, and no pain will be left unsolved.
We are the best problem detectors and solvers for your oral health issues and discomforts.
Composite Fillings
Composite fillings, also known as white fillings, are placed when part of your tooth is damaged or decayed but a significant area can still be saved.
You may need one if you can see damage or decay on your teeth, or feel sensitivity, pain or discomfort.
During a check-up we can determine whether you need a filling. If so, we will schedule one or more sessions depending on how many teeth are affected.
We remove the decayed portion and restore your tooth using composite filling material, matched to the colour of your natural teeth.
The area is numbed with a local anaesthetic beforehand, so the procedure should be comfortable.
Periodontics
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss, and many people are unaware they have it until they notice bleeding gums.
Protecting your gums from disease is the priority, and if gum problems do develop our specialist periodontist can treat and manage them.
Treatment can include scaling and root planing, a thorough clean of the roots that removes plaque, tartar and bacteria. This is sometimes followed by a course of antibiotics where clinically appropriate.
We also offer treatments including tray delivery systems, tissue regeneration, soft tissue grafting, gingivectomy and gingival sculpting.
Dentures
Our modern cosmetic dentures, also known as false teeth, are made of acrylic resin and created to fit your mouth comfortably.
We offer partial dentures if you still have most of your natural teeth, and full dentures if you have none remaining.
You can have removable dentures that are easy to put in and take out, some of which are supported by implants, or fixed dentures held in place by several implants.
Dentures can be a more affordable option if you are not yet ready for a permanent replacement such as implants.
Our dentures are made to look and function like natural teeth, for a discreet, natural-looking result.
Migraines
Headaches and migraines can sometimes be linked to TMD, or temporomandibular disorder, which affects the jaw joint.
TMD occurs when the parts of your jaw, including the muscles, bones and joints, are not working together correctly.
Where jaw problems are the cause, we can provide a custom mouth guard or bite splint to help reduce teeth grinding and ease strain on the jaw.
If you are experiencing frequent migraines, we would also recommend speaking to your GP, as there are many possible causes beyond the jaw.
Braces and Orthodontics
We offer lingual braces, which sit behind the teeth so they are hidden from view.
We also offer Invisalign, a transparent aligner that straightens your teeth discreetly.
Our retainers help your straightened teeth stay in their new position and maintain a proper bite.
We also offer cosmetic braces and orthodontic elastics, with a range of options to suit different needs and budgets.
Children and Teens
Whether it is your child’s first visit to a dentist or they are feeling apprehensive, our paediatric dentistry team is experienced at helping children feel at ease.
Our clinic is warm and welcoming, with friendly staff and dentists.
We aim to make visits comfortable and positive, so your child can build good oral health habits and practise them at home.
Good oral health care, and a positive attitude to visiting the dentist, are best started at a young age.
To book your child’s first visit, contact us today.
Athletic Mouth Guards
Generic mouth guards can affect the position of your teeth if used frequently, so a custom-made mouth guard, or gum shield, is a better option.
We use an impression of your teeth to create an athletic mouth guard that fits securely.
A custom mouth guard helps protect your tongue and teeth during contact and high-impact sports.
Your mouth guard is vacuum-formed from a single sheet of EVA copolymer for durability.
Anti-Snoring
Store-bought anti-snoring mouth guards are available, but a custom-made anti-snoring device from your dentist offers a better fit.
Generic anti-snoring night guards can affect the position of your teeth if worn nightly.
We use an impression of your mouth to custom-make your anti-snoring mouth guard, designed to help reduce snoring while protecting your teeth and bite.
Your night guard is vacuum-formed from a single sheet of EVA copolymer for durability.
A custom device is designed to fit comfortably and help you and your partner sleep more soundly.
Maintenance,
Early Detection
& Treatment
CHECK-UPS
Check-ups are a basic but valuable service that you need for preventive oral care. You cannot simply self-check because a dentist will have professional tools.
MAINTENANCE
During your regular visits to the dental clinic, you should also see the hygienist for your hygiene cleans, as well as your dentist who will give you solid, professional advice on how to maintain a healthy mouth.
TREATMENTS
During your regular check-up or when you call for an emergency appointment, your dentist will see if you need treatment and do it as early as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Preventive dentistry refers to the various practices, procedures, and techniques that help to maintain good oral health and prevent the development of dental problems. This includes regular dental check-ups, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and education on proper oral hygiene techniques like brushing and flossing. The goal of preventive dentistry is to keep the teeth and gums healthy, thereby reducing the need for more extensive, invasive, and expensive dental treatments in the future.
Some common preventive dental procedures include:
– Brushing: Brushing teeth twice a day using fluoride toothpaste helps to remove plaque and bacteria that can cause cavities and gum disease.
– Flossing: Flossing helps to remove plaque and food particles from between the teeth and along the gumline, which can cause gum disease if not removed.
– Regular check-ups: Visiting the dentist every six months for a routine check-up and cleaning is important to identify and address any potential oral health issues before they become more serious.
– Dental hygiene cleanings: During a cleaning, a dental hygienist removes plaque, tartar, and surface stains from the teeth, leaving them smooth and polished.
– Fluoride treatments: Fluoride is a mineral that helps to strengthen tooth enamel, making it more resistant to decay. Fluoride treatments can be applied in the form of gels, foams, or varnishes.
– Dental sealants: Dental sealants are thin resin coatings applied to the chewing surfaces of molars to protect them from decay.
Generally, preventive dental procedures are less expensive than more extensive and invasive treatments, such as fillings, extractions, and crowns, and can save money in the long run by preventing the need for these treatments.
Preventive dentistry is a cost-effective way to maintain good oral health and prevent more serious and expensive dental problems in the future.
Go for quality and experience and you will save money.
It is recommended that you visit your dentist every six months for a routine check-up and clean. This frequency can vary depending on an individual’s oral health and risk factors, and a dentist can provide personalized recommendations. Regular dental appointments can help to detect potential problems early, before they become more serious and expensive to treat.
Brushing and flossing are the cornerstone of good oral hygiene and are essential for maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Brushing helps to remove plaque and bacteria from the surface of the teeth, while flossing helps to remove plaque and food particles from between the teeth and along the gumline, where a toothbrush cannot reach. Regular brushing and flossing can help to prevent cavities and gum disease, maintain fresh breath, and improve overall oral health.
Fluoride is a mineral that helps to strengthen tooth enamel, making it more resistant to decay. Fluoride can be found in some tap water, toothpastes, and mouth rinses, and can also be applied in the form of gels, foams, or varnishes during a dental appointment. Fluoride helps to remineralize weakened enamel, reducing the risk of cavities and maintaining overall oral health.
