Preventative Dentistry

Teeth are the strongest part of the body and go through the mill every single day, making tiny connections with one another every time we speak, chew and exist.

However, teeth are the only part of the body that cannot repair themselves on their own and once a certain degree of damage or neglect has been done, extraction is sometimes the only option.

What is preventative dentistry?

Preventative dentistry is a holistic umbrella term for a variety of treatment and treatment planning, suited to your individual needs. Preventative dentistry for one person may be totally different from another – everyone is different. Regular appointments with the dentist and hygienist are considered as preventative dentistry, helping flag up issues before they become serious. At 112 Dental we place a big emphasis on preventative measures to make sure our patients do not require serious intervention later down the line. Treatment such as Airflow® Teeth Polishing, dental x-rays, and mouth cancer screening are all forms of preventative dentistry.

The benefits of preventative dentistry

• Coming in for regular dentist and hygienist appointments, even when you have no worrying symptoms, will ensure anything you cannot identify at home comes to your dentist’s attention.
• Preventative dentistry helps you keep your natural teeth for as long as possible and reduce the need for restorations such as dentures and implants.
• Regular treatment with the hygienist is a significant preventative method to protect your gums from inflammation and damage.