Avoiding tooth decay and gum disease with the help of our dentist Sheffield

It is important that you visit our dentist Sheffield at Dee Kay Dental on a regular basis from an early age to prevent developing dental anxieties and dental phobia in the future. If you become accustomed to our dentist Sheffield then it is likely that you will continue to visit us twice a year and look after your teeth and gums. Patients who do not have much contact with the dentist in their younger years often avoid the dental surgery as an adult as well.

There are many consequences to avoiding our dentist Sheffield. We all know that we should visit a dental practice at least once every six months. It is also important that you visit the hygienist once every six months as well, to make sure that any plaque and tartar that builds up on your teeth is removed so that your teeth can be clean, healthy and white.

Cavities and tooth decay

Visiting our dentist at Dee Kay Dental on a regular basis helps promote a beautiful smile and prevents dental health complications such as cavities, tooth decay and gum disease. If you are affected by tooth decay then we will be able to detect this early on. Tooth decay begins with small cavities in the enamel. Cavities are visible holes and we will either recommend that you improve your dental hygiene practices or where necessary you may need fillings to restore the structure of your tooth. If you avoid the dentist and the hole becomes quite large then you may require root canal treatment. If you continue to avoid the dentist then the tooth may need to be taken out. It is very important that you do not leave it too long. Tooth decay can be very painful and a lost tooth can be complicated to replace, so make sure you are visiting our surgery regularly to maintain healthy teeth.

Gum disease

Gum disease is another issue that can be resolved quickly and easily if it is detected early on, but if you avoid our dentist then it can become very complicated and again it can result in missing teeth. Bleeding gums are an early and obvious sign of gum disease. If your gums bleed when you brush your teeth then this is a warning that you need to visit our dentist as soon as possible. Again we can recommend good dental hygiene to improve your gum health. You may need to visit the hygienist to remove plaque and tartar from your teeth and underneath your gums and in some cases if the disease has progressed you may need laser surgery. If you avoid the dentist then gum disease progresses to periodontal disease and this results in tooth loss. Remember that there are options for replacing missing teeth, however, despite how good they may be nothing is ever as good as the original. Therefore, visit us at Dee Kay Dental at least once every six months and let us help you enjoy a beautiful smile with clean, healthy teeth and gums. Speak to us to book an appointment for you and your family today.