At Carlton House Dental, we place great importance on preventive dental care, helping every member of the family achieve great oral health and stop dental disease and issues in their tracks. Our friendly and approachable team enjoy getting to know you and your family, delivering professional treatment you can trust. Book your next appointment with us today!
We are always happy to treat younger patients, and recommend your child sees a dentist regularly from the age of two. We are always happy to see a younger baby or give advice, and bringing your child with you to your check-ups from an early age helps them get used to visiting us at Carlton House Dental Practice.
We make your child’s visit fun, helping them feel comfortable and hopefully avoiding any nerves around dental care. Once your child reaches five or six years of age, we begin to take a more comprehensive approach. We thoroughly clean their teeth, and use a harmless dye to view the bacteria present in their mouth and give appropriate advice. One of our main roles is closely monitoring your child’s oral health as they develop, aiming to get them to adulthood with as few fillings as possible, ideally none!
The most common reason to visit your dentist is for your routine examination. Prevention is always better than cure so it’s important for us to take a look at your teeth and gums at least twice a year. We can spot potential problems before they get a chance to get worse and require more involved and costly treatment down the line.
We reassess your risk of dental issues and gum disease every 2-3 years, evaluating your overall oral health and showing where we need to focus to improve your healthy teeth and gums. Our focus on preventive dentistry is aided by the Denplan payment scheme, helping you budget for your routine care and encouraging you to visit regularly.
Preventive dentistry involves all the practices and treatments aimed at maintaining good oral health and preventing dental issues. This includes daily brushing and flossing at home, along with regular dental check-ups and professional cleanings. The goal is to avoid common problems like cavities, gum disease, and enamel wear.
You should aim to see your dentist for a check-up twice a year. However, you may not need to see us every six months and your dentist will let you know when you need to come back for your next check-up. If you have any problems between check-ups please phone us to arrange an earlier appointment.
A dental check-up shouldn’t hurt. During your visit, we carefully check your teeth and gums for signs of decay or infection, using small and sterile tools. You may feel some discomfort if we need to scrape one of your teeth or use suction, but this is short-lived.
Preventive dentistry is crucial because it helps you avoid painful and costly dental problems in the future. By catching issues early or preventing them entirely, you maintain healthier teeth and gums, reduce the risk of serious complications, and support your overall well-being. It’s an investment in your long-term health.
During your appointment, we will examine and assess your teeth, gums and mouth, looking for signs of decay, infection, a misaligned bite, and any other issues. We also carry out an oral cancer screening. For younger patients, the check-up will simply be making sure the mouth is healthy and giving the teeth a clean. We always finish with some personalised advice for your oral hygiene routine at home.
For more information about our dental practice, any of our treatments, to book an appointment, or anything else, please get in touch. Our friendly team is always happy to help - we’re looking forward to hearing from you!
