Dentistry
Teeth
can last a lifetime if simple steps are taken from an early age to
avoid problems of tooth decay.
COMMON
PROBLEMS
- Tender and bleeding
gums
- Constant ache or pain
in tooth
- Sensitivity to heat
or cold
TREATMENT
AT HOME
- Sensitivity - use a
special desensitising toothpaste
- Toothache - take simple
painkillers
- If the problem continues
see your dentist
PREVENT
TOOTH PROBLEMS BY:
- Regular tooth brushing
- Reducing the amount
of sugary food and drinks in the diet
- Having regular dental
check ups
CHILDREN
- Should have their first
dental check as soon as possible - even before all the teeth are
through
- As soon as teeth appear
parents should brush their children's teeth until the child is at
least seven years old when the child can start brushing their own
teeth
VISITING
YOUR DENTIST
You should not be deterred from having regular checks because of cost.
An inspection by your dentist is inexpensive and likely to prevent more
costly restorative work at a later date through neglect.
The following groups do not pay at all: children under 18 or under 19
and in full-time education, ladies during pregnancy and also in the
first year following delivery.
There are also certain categories of people on low income who will not
be charged and you should ask your dentist for details.
No-one pays for treatment to stop bleeding or for repairs to dentures.
