{"id":672,"date":"2019-06-26T06:50:09","date_gmt":"2019-06-26T05:50:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilecraft.co.uk\/blog\/?p=672"},"modified":"2019-07-12T06:53:34","modified_gmt":"2019-07-12T05:53:34","slug":"why-is-it-so-important-to-visit-the-dentist-anyway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilecraft.co.uk\/blog\/why-is-it-so-important-to-visit-the-dentist-anyway\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is it so important to visit the dentist anyway?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You might have had a painful and mentally\nscarring ordeal at the dentist as a child, which has left you with a bad taste\nin your mouth about all branches of dentistry and dental practitioners. But to\npaint all dentists in Stevenage<\/a> with\nthe same brush and to refuse treatment when you most need it, is detrimental to\nyour oral health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Dentist<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

At Smilecraft\nDental Care<\/strong>, we make your experience with us as pleasant as we can, tending\nto your issue with efficiency, compassion and care. Building relationships is\nimportant to us, entrust\nus with your teeth today and look forward to a healthy mouth in the future.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let us help you, but look after yourself first<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every day, patients come to us with preventable\nissues caused by months, years or a lifetime of neglect. Some of the time,\nthese problems are easily treatable, while other times the damage is severe\nenough for them to undergo costly and uncomfortable surgeries that require an\nextended recovery period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are firm believers in the old saying that\n\u201cprevention is the best cure\u201d. Save yourself money, time and unnecessary pain\nby adhering to a regimented cleaning routine, involving two to three minutes\nbrushing and daily flossing, curbing bad lifestyle habits that contribute to\ntooth decay and sticking to a healthy diet with a moderate sugar intake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn to brush your teeth better<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While most people brush their teeth, the\ntechniques they use are inadequate. An up-down motion fails to clean the whole\nsurface of a tooth and leaves behind harmful bacteria. Position your\ntoothbrush, topped with a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste, on the gum\nline at a 45-degree angle and brush in a circular motion. Most people forget to\nbrush the roof of the mouth, as well as the tongue – which is where bacteria\nlie dormant, as they breed and multiply. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cut sugar from your diet and other harmful food<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tea and coffee in their natural form are healthy,\nbut adding sugar and milk makes them less so. \nSugar itself is not bad for your teeth, but the bacteria in your mouth\nuse the particles that make up sugar to create acid that erodes the enamel on\nyour teeth, and toxins that aggravate your gums. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid sugary, fizzy sodas to prevent acid\nattacks, and if you do consume them occasionally, drink them in one sitting\nrather than over a prolonged period. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What we do<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your routine checkup at the dentist in\nStevenage<\/strong> will include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • An oral examination of your teeth,\nmouth and gums. Soft enamel of your teeth indicates a cavity, while swollen and\ninflamed gums point to gingivitis.<\/li>
  • Several x-rays are taken if\nnecessary, to reveal suspected cavities and highlight your supporting bone height\nand density to establish the severity of a gum issue or periodontal disease.<\/li>
  • Existing cavities are filled,\nplaque is scrapped from your teeth and gums, and marks on your teeth are\nremoved with abrasives.<\/li>
  • We will ask you about your current\ncleaning routine and eating habits, and advise ways in which they can be\nimproved.  <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    You might not like going to the dentist, but it is a necessary part of life. Make the experience easier in the caring and professional hands of your dentist in Stevenage<\/strong>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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