Oral Health

The Importance of Oral Health

Did you know that your oral health is just as important as the health of the rest of your body?
Taking care of your teeth properly is something only a dentist can advise on. Your dentist will advice you on common problems that can affect your mouth, which you would not have previously considered.

With correct Oral Health you can overcome the following Problems from occurring:

• Bad breath
• Cold sores
• Bleeding gums
• Gum disease
• Oral thrush
• Parotitis (inflammation of saliva glands)
• Dental abscesses
• Teeth grinding
• Toothache

Oral Cancer

Cancer can occur in any part of the mouth including the tongue, lips, throat, salivary glands, pharynx, larynx, sinus, and other sites located in the head and neck area. To learn more please visit: www.rdoc.org.uk or discuss your concerns with a member of staff at Maison Smile.

Prevention

Part of maintaining good oral health is prevention. Make regular visits to the dentist for a check-up. Don't wait for problems to reoccur before deciding for a check-up. Preventative check-ups can also be less costly for you in the long run.

Oral health - what to expect

Prior to examination the dentist will ask questions regarding your health and teeth and then examine your mouth, looking at:

• Jaw movement and function (Occlusal Analysis)
• Teeth, fillings, crowns, bridges & dentures (if you have them)
• Gum health screening
• Facial aesthetics, smile analysis & X-rays.
• Soft tissue examination (oral cancer screen)
• Face and neck examination (for lumps and bumps)