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Caries - the disease that causes tooth decay...
Tooth decay is caused by a disease and it is preventable!
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Where do bugs go when they die?
New infection control guidelines and our new decontamination room!
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Why I like white fillings.....
..actually they are not white. They are tooth coloured fillings because teeth are not white - anything but white. A pure white filling would stand out like a sore thumb if the tooth itself is not pure white, and so for this reason a properly placed filling should be invisible and not draw attention to itself. The correct name for them is 'composite restorations' and 'glass ionomer restorations'. At Haynesdental we only place white fillings.
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Hygienist
'I approached my visit to the hygienist with some concern, knowing that I had a few dental health problems. However, it turned into a good experience. Thorough and effective work was carried out on my teeth and I was given some good advice for improving their condition in the future. Whilst undergoing painless treatment, gentle classical music was playing in the background. Dare I say it - I almost enjoyed it!'
C Smith 21st Oct 2009
Contrary to popular belief hygienists are not beauticians! They are highly qualified clinicians working at the front line of preventive dentistry and can provide you with professional treatments to prevent and treat gum disease. Gum disease is the major cause of tooth loss in the UK.
When you come to see the dentist, you may be prescribed to see the hygienist. Hygienists work under the prescription of the dentist providing you with an individually tailored treatment programme and oral hygiene advice, to keep you free from gum disease and tooth decay.
We like to see the prevention of gum disease as team work. You are as involved in your treatment as we are. Come along and see us and we will give you a tailor made treatment programme. Just call Fay on 020 8674 1838.
Remember that everybody should be flossing twice a day - that includes children over the age of 12 - and we recommend dental tape for this purpose.
Sometimes the hygienist may recommend the use of TePe interdental brushes (see right). Before buying some please come and see us and we will tell you which type you need (if any) - too small and they will do no good, too large and they could cause trauma to the teeth and gums.
