Dental care is an essential part of looking after yourself. At Aquae Sulis we always have our patients’ best interests at heart and we’re passionate about helping people who have been left fearful of the dentist to overcome their anxiety and begin to feel that dental care can be a positive experience.
That won’t happen immediately, but it has to start somewhere. The problem with fear is that it puts people off seeing their dentist regularly to the point where problems build up. That can lead to pain and permanent damage to teeth that can only be fixed with expensive dental work — and no one wants that.
We’d prefer our patients to never need serious dental work and simply let us check their teeth regularly so we can spot any problem areas in good time. Combined with regular dental hygiene appointments, there’s no reason why this preventative approach can’t help everyone keep their natural teeth for life.
Prevention really is much better than cure when it comes to teeth because adults only get one set. Once the damage starts, even with the best dentistry in the world, it can never be fully undone. That’s why it’s our mission to help our patients protect their teeth with the best preventative services and ethical advice — we’ll never recommend treatment that’s not in the interests of your long-term dental health.
Gum disease is one of the main causes of tooth loss yet people are often unaware they have it because it is not painful and doesn’t affect their daily life. If left untreated the impact can be serious, damaging the bone and tissue that support the teeth.
The good news about gum disease is that it is preventable and, particularly in the early stages, is relatively easy to treat. Where it is identified in patients at Aquae Sulis we provide focused treatment, perhaps a course of multiple hygiene appointments over a short period, to clear it up, and for all patients we advise on-going check-ups to make sure problems like this are spotted early in future.
Contact Aquae Sulis Dental for a consultation on 01225 339767.
