Dental hygiene in Manchester
The importance of good dental hygiene cannot be overstated. To keep up a good level of dental hygiene, we recommend seeing one of our hygienists at least twice a year.
- Friendly, professional team
- High-quality hygiene treatments
- Keep your gums healthier and your teeth brighter for longer
What does a dental hygienist do?
Our hygienists are highly trained and devoted to improving and maintaining the health of your gums. The types of treatments that our dental hygienists can vary, but some of the more common procedures are simple fillings and extractions, which can be performed on adults or children; scale and polishes.
Our hygienists can treat complex gum disease cases, and can provide AIRFLOW treatments - a mini sand blaster that removes hard to shift stains such as tea and coffee stains.
One of the most important parts of the hygienist role is to provide and implement preventative treatments such as fluoride application to prevent tooth decay. They’ll show you how to keep up a good level of oral health and assist with treatments including scaling and polishing for a shiny, healthy smile.
Beat the embarrassment of bad breath
Bad breath is a common problem that can affect anyone at any age. The NHS estimates that around 1 in 4 people suffer from bad breath on a regular basis.
Also known by its medical name of halitosis, causes of bad breath can include:
- Poor oral hygiene due to not brushing, flossing or generally cleaning your mouth and teeth on a regular basis
- Gum disease
- Consuming strong smelling foods, coffee and alcohol
- Smoking
- Underlying medical issues, such as infection and illness in the gastrointestinal tract
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To keep bad breath at bay you should regularly brush your teeth and gums to keep them healthy and clean. Floss between your teeth to remove any trapped food. Be sure to keep your tongue clean too, as this is a key place for bacteria to lurk. Using a mouthwash can also help eliminate bad breath.
If you are doing all of the above on a regular basis but still suffer from halitosis, it could be a sign of gum disease or tooth decay. Make an appointment to see your dentist at Carisbrook Dental as soon as possible.
Preventing gum disease
Prevention is always better than cure but catching gum disease early is infinitely preferable to letting it develop into something more serious and potentially irreversible.
Indications that the condition has developed into something more serious include:
- Poor oral hygiene due to not brushing, flossing or generally cleaning your mouth and teeth on a regular basis
- Gum disease
- Consuming strong smelling foods, coffee and alcohol
- Smoking
- Underlying medical issues, such as infection and illness in the gastrointestinal tract
The moral of the story is, try to keep your teeth and mouth in tip top condition and visit your dental hygienist in Manchester regularly! If you are concerned about changes to your teeth and gums, consult your dentist sooner rather than later.
Frequently asked questions about gum disease
Your mouth constantly produces a clear, sticky substance called plaque that is swimming with bacteria. Bacteria make toxins that irritate gums and cause gum tissue to break down.
If you don’t regularly remove plaque from your teeth, it can spread below the gums and damage the bone that supports the teeth. With time, plaque hardens into tartar, a solid substance that can only be removed by your dentist or dental hygienist.
- Bad breath that just doesn’t go away
- Red, swollen, tender gums
- Gums that bleed easily during flossing or brushing
- Pain when chewing
- Teeth that are mobile
- Sensitive teeth
- Brush your teeth twice a day
- Floss once or twice a day and use mouthwash
- Visit your dentist and hygienist at Carisbrook Dental for regular appointments
- Do not smoke – almost 50% of smokers have some form of gum disease
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Schedule your dental hygiene appointment at our Manchester practice today.
6 Knowsley Rd, Whitefield,
Manchester. M45 6BF
Tuesday: 8:30am – 6pm
Wednesday: 8:30am – 6pm
Thursday: 9am – 5pm
Friday: 8am – 3pm
Saturday: 9am – 1pm (every second weekend)
Sunday: Closed