Routine dentistry treatments and cleanings are an important part of your hygiene and help prevent dental decay and disease. Even if you take very good care of your teeth by brushing and flossing them regularly, professional cleaning will remove mineralised plaque and tartar, keeping your teeth healthy for longer.

At Leamington Spa Dental Practice in Leamington Spa, we recommend visiting the dentist at least twice a year for regular cleanings and check-ups, since prevention is better than cure. As well as cosmetic dentistry treatments, we offer a comprehensive range of preventive treatments to patients of all ages. Regular visits to our practice for routine dentistry allows us to keep your teeth and gums healthy as well as to pick up any dental problems before they worsen and require extensive and expensive treatment.

Dental check-ups

During your routine check-up, our dentists will assess the condition of your teeth, gums, mouth and neck and we will also perform a routine mouth cancer screening. By keeping on top of your oral health care, we can nip any dental problems in the bud and help you avoid painful treatments.

Dental hygiene

Apart from you regular check-ups every six months, it is also important to make regular appointments with our dental hygienist. During a routine scale and polish at our practice, your hygienist will thoroughly remove all plaque and tartar deposits as well as stains from your teeth.

Fillings

If tooth decay is irreversible, we will remove the decay and clean the affected areas of your teeth thoroughly before sealing with a white filling. Most of our patients prefer white fillings for their aesthetic appeal, however we also offer amalgam fillings as an option for children receiving NHS treatment. If your tooth is heavily decayed, inlays or onlays may be placed in or on top of the tooth.

Crowns and bridges

Crowns strengthen and improve the appearance of worn or badly damaged teeth. They sit on top of the affected tooth and are usually made of metal or tooth-coloured composite. Bridges, on the other hand, are ideal for replacing one or two missing teeth in a row.

Root canal treatment

If tooth decay reaches the nerve at the centre of your tooth, then root canal treatment may well be necessary. Our dentists will remove the infection with local anaesthetic and will eventually clean the root canals before filling and sealing them.