Just as you need to look after the rest of your body to look good, so you need to care for your teeth and gums. When you visit your dentist for dental cleaning and prevention treatment, Dr. Phillip will examine your teeth fully and usually take a full set of x-rays at the same time; these will allow him to see what is going on inside your gums and jaw bone.

Once completed, he will evaluate the findings and put together a plan of action. This will involve you visiting the practice for regular check-ups. The treatment may include such things as:

Cleaning and polishing your teeth
Checking your gums
Screening for oral cancer
Taking X-rays
Examining existing dental work

Cleaning and polishing: This will remove plaque from your teeth as well as calculus, i.e. tarta, which is formed by calcium and bacteria. If left in place, inflammation will eventually occur. He will then polish your teeth to make them look good, removing stains at the same time.

Evaluating your gums: Your gums and the bone underneath your teeth will be carefully checked to ensure that there are no problems or any disease developing.

X-rays: These will allow Dr. Phillip to check inside your jaw bone and teeth for such things as bone loss, problems with development, teeth in the wrong position, tumors, abscesses and any other hidden problems.

Existing dental work: Dr. Phillip will check all fillings, crowns, bridges, implants etc. for any damage or signs of wear and tear.

Did you know that thousands of people every year are diagnosed with oral cancer? This disease can be devastating and even deadly if left untreated for too long. That’s why diagnosing oral cancer in its earliest stages is so crucial to your long-term prognosis. Dr. Phillip can quickly and comfortably scan for oral cancer as a part of your routine dental check-up. The doctor will be looking for any tissue abnormalities that could suggest its presence.

Everyone should consider having dental cleaning and preventative work on a regular basis. Good dental hygiene and detection of any problems early on can help you avoid more serious issues later, such as gum disease, root canals, or eventual extractions. This does not mean that you should not continue to take care of your teeth at home. As well as cleaning your teeth carefully you should always watch out for any signs of inflammation of the gums, damage to the teeth or possible oral disease.