Preventative Dentistry Archives - Church House Dental

Dental Hygiene

Dental hygiene It’s really important that you come to see us regularly for dental hygiene care so that we can work with you to keep your mouth, teeth and gums healthy. Maintaining your dental wellbeing is vital and your hygiene examination forms an essential part of your healthy living regime. Our hygiene team will help…

Periodontics

Periodontics is a branch of dentistry that deals specifically with conditions affecting the gums and soft tissues that support our teeth. Our dentist, Giovanny Restrepo, has a special interest in periodontics and he will treat periodontal disease (an advanced form of gum disease) and other inflammations of the mouth. Gum disease begins as gingivitis, with…

Mouth Cancer Screening

Studies show that mouth cancer is on the increase and that early detection dramatically improves the chances of recovery. This is why the Church House Dental team provides mouth cancer screening to all of our patients. New cases of mouth cancer in the UK have now reached 8,302 a year and in 2018 2,722 Brits…

Smoking Cessation

As we have highlighted on our page about mouth cancer, many studies have shown that smoking and using tobacco products have a detrimental effect on our teeth and gums. Smoking is the main cause of mouth cancer, with thousands of people dying every year from the disease, which has been brought on by smoking. Tobacco…

Fresh Breath

Bad breath is a very common problem and there are many different causes. Some people find that they have bad breath all the time and there may be an underlying medical cause for that, such as throat, nose or lung infections and sinusitis, bronchitis or diabetes. You can also suffer from bad breath if you…

Children’s Teeth

At Church House Dental Practice we believe in preventative dental care and encourage our patients to bring their children to see us from an early age. Regular dental health examinations from a young age will ensure your child won’t suffer from any untreated dental decay, which can have a devastating effect on their growing teeth….

Mouth guards and Night guards

If you take part in contact sports or physical activity where you are at increased risk of oral injury and damage to your teeth, it is worth considering having a custom-made mouth guard for your teeth. Mouth guards from Church House Dental Practice in Shoreham act as a shield protecting your teeth and gums. They…

Dental Health Check

Dental health examinations are sometimes referred to as routine check ups – but they are far from routine! Regular dental health appointments are vital; they allow your dentist to identify any issues before they become a problem, as well as providing advice to help you look after your mouth. During your examination, x-rays may be…

Healthy Gums

Your gums are like cushions for your teeth: they surround the teeth in the jaws and help to support them. Looking after your gums is just as important as looking after your teeth. Red and swollen gums that bleed when you brush them could be a sign of gum disease, also known as gingivitis. When…

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