Decay Detection in Farnham

Preventative Dentistry

The cornerstone of good dentistry is first and foremost, prevention. Oral health is inextricably linked to general health. It has been linked to heart disease, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, low birth weight or premature babies, elevated cholesterol and even erectile dysfunction!

A healthy mouth review or dental “check-up” is extremely important. We will assess your risk of decay, tooth wear/chipping, gum disease or disease of the soft tissues and arrange your health review accordingly. There is not one size fits all. If you have no fillings and are not susceptible to gum disease, we do not need to see you as often, once per year is sufficient. The advantage of having a dentist who has been at the practice for many years is that they understand your true risk over the long term. If your susceptibility to oral disease is higher then we will recommend a review every six months.