Preventive Dentistry

What Causes Tooth Decay?

Sugar causes tooth decay. Whilst there are many other factors that can play a role, including dry mouth, by reducing the amount and especially the frequency of sugar in your diet you can reduce the amount of tooth decay you experience.

We are always happy to help and can issue diet sheet forms for you to fill out. You might be surprised by the amount of hidden sugars in the food you eat!

What Causes Gum Disease?

Gum disease is caused by plaque, which is a sticky substance made up of the bacteria that we all have in our mouths. When we don't remove the plaque often enough it can cause inflammation (gingivitis) which eventually may progress to bone loss around the teeth (periodontitis). We pride ourselves on our identification and management of gum disease and have created a care plan especially for patients who suffer from periodontitis.

Our "Prevention-First" Philosophy

When things go wrong, we can fix them. Broken teeth, discoloured teeth, gum disease, tooth decay, you name it.

At Shakespeare Drive, we firmly believe that prevention is better than treatment. Nothing makes us happier than letting a patient know that "everything looks good" and we want to help you achieve the best mouth health possible.

We follow national guidelines for disease prevention and will never recommend advanced treatment until your tooth and gum health is at the optimal level.

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We help you to make small changes in order to improve your general and mouth health. We follow and implement government guidance at every visit. Click on the image to learn more.

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Delivering Better Oral Health

We follow national government guidelines for preventing tooth decay and gum disease at all times. We stock prescription-strength fluoride mouthwash and toothpaste and the full range of dental hygiene aids. Our first-class hygienist service ties it all together and gives you the tips, tricks and technqiues for a healthy mouth..

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Stop Smoking

The benefits of quitting smoking for your mouth health are huge. Smoking increases the risk of gum disease and mouth cancer. We will never pressure you into quitting if you aren't ready, but when you are, we can point you in the right direction. Click on the image to learn more.

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Affordable Care Plans

Spread the cost of your routine dental care with preventive care included and reap the benefits of treatment discounts, emergency assistance and more. Press the icon to learn more.

Hygienist Service

Never just a scale and polish. Our team of hygienists provide a first-class service including oral hygiene advice and instruction, deep cleaning, gum charting and plaque measurements. Press the icon to learn more.