Our Oral Health & Prevention Program
- Periodontal disease exerts its influence on other parts of the body by various mechanisms
- Nutritionist/ Naturopath - sound nutritional advice and support for health
- Oral Cancer Screening
Most dental diseases are preventable. Regular maintenance is central to this Program.
Dental Hygienists - detection, treatment and prevention
Dental Hygienists specialise in the detection and treatment of gum disease, as well as specialising in the prevention of gum disease and tooth decay, by instructing you on the most appropriate home care procedures.
Our aim as Dental Hygienists is to create an environment that is easy for you to clean and maintain on a daily basis.
In a healthy mouth the gum is like a tight collar around a tooth making it easy to brush away plaque and allows for you to keep the gums healthy and clean avoiding chronic inflammation or infection.
Chronic inflammation or infection (Periodontal disease) occurs when plaque and tartar build up around the tooth, pushing the gum away from the tooth, creating a pocket which is impossible to clean, resulting in chronic inflammation and eventually irreversible bone loss.
Healthy
- Firm gum attachment
- Easy to clean
- Pink healthy
- Does not bleed
- Healthy bone level
Periodontal Disease
- Gums bleed on brushing or flossing
- Impossible to effectively clean
- Plaque
- Tartar/calculus
- Reduced bone level
- Systemic consequences
Periodontal disease exerts its influence on other parts of the body by various mechanisms
- Bacterial spread throughout the body via the blood stream and inhaling through the lungs
- Biochemical consequences of chronic inflammation e.g. Makes LDL (bad) cholesterol more sticky predisposing to cardiovascular diseases
- Immune consequences - chronic low grade inflammation (bleeding gums) or infection (gingivitis or periodontitis) creates a long term strain on the immune system which may compromise your health
Nutritionist/ Naturopath - sound nutritional advice and support for health
Acidity is a key element in our Preventive Program as it predisposes you to inflamed or infected gums and tooth decay. Acidity (pH imbalance) of the saliva is easily detected and reflects an acidity in the body which compromises your health.
It is primarily what we eat and drink which predisposes us to a more acidic body imbalance promoting more damaging bacteria and affecting the balance of calcium in our bodies. Our Nutritionist/ Naturopath can advise you not only how to improve your oral health but also your general health.
Oral Cancer Screening
One of the most common and virulent cancers in Australia. One of the real dangers of this cancer is that in its early stages, it can go unnoticed. It can be painless, and little in the way of physical changes may be obvious. The good news is however, that regular screening by dentist or dental hygienist can see or feel the precursor tissue changes, or the actual cancer while it is still very small, or in its earliest stages.
