Preventative Dentistry

Preventative dentistry is essential in preserving your natural teeth and ensuring your gums remain in good long-term health.

Preventative dentistry encompasses practices and procedures that help to preserve your existing smile and keep tooth decay and gum disease at bay.

What is preventative dentistry?

Here at Bristol Dental Suite, we have a holistic approach to preventative dentistry, taking your wider medical history into account. We will suggest how often you should attend dental and hygienist appointments, depending on how healthy your gums and teeth are. Some patients may require more regular dentist visits, whilst others might need regular scale and polish cleanings. No two patients are the same. Your dentist and hygienist can advise you on the best way to care for your teeth, showing you how to brush effectively and what type of brush to use, for example.

What are the benefits of preventative dentistry?

• Benefit from Airflow® tooth polishing to thoroughly remove bacteria from your tooth surfaces and on the gum line.
• Preventative measures are incredibly important where teeth are concerned as teeth cannot heal themselves. Routine check-ups will ensure you keep your natural teeth for as long as possible.
• Routine appointments will flag any potential issues that you might not notice at home.