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It's no secret that the vast majority of us don't like going to the dentist. With daily life becoming even more hectic in the 21st century, some of us have been inclined to let our dental health suffer, with a UK report finding that over a quarter of adults only visit the dentist when there is a problem. Even more worrying, the study found that 31% of the population suffering from tooth decay with 29% suffering regular from regular tooth and gum pain.

Both adults and children are advised to see the dentist regularly, with those suffering from specific medical conditions (such as dry mouth) recommended to visit more often. 

Tooth Pain

Frequently, tooth pain is caused by cavities forming. Once the cavity as reached a stage where it is causing pain, root canal or possible tooth loss will become increasingly likely. Regular check-ups with your dentist will ensure that the beginnings of a filling can be identified, treated and additional brushing routines created. Visiting the dentist regularly means that there is a dramatically decreased risk of oral health issues. However, not only that, frequent check-ups are a cost-effective way of caring for your teeth as opposed to undergoing major dental work.

Bleeding Gums

Surprisingly, few people realise that bleeding gums are the leading source for tooth decay. Inflamed gums allow pockets to develop under the gum-line in which bacteria can eat away at teeth and bone, causing tooth loss. Early treatment and regular routine check-ups will ensure that your gum remains healthy and is properly maintained.

Tooth Grinding

In a single day, the average person's teeth only meet for a few minutes per day. This means that not too much stress is placed on the muscles or tooth structure, meaning healthy teeth can last a lifetime. However, excessive clenching and grinding of the teeth for a prolonged period of time can lead to the enamel rapidly wearing away on the teeth, making for a much shorter lifetime than normal. Once the enamel is worn off, the process begins to rapidly increase as the exposed dentine is 700% is softer than enamel. Fillings, crowns can also be broken due to excessive force and in the vast majority of cases, mean that stumps will appear where the teeth used to be. In some cases, this can be prevented by wearing an appropriate nightguard, meaning you wont wear away your teeth. Often, grinding and clinching of the jaw occurs during sleep, meaning most people don't even realise it is occurring.

Nervous Patients

More often than not, people tend to put off going to the dentist due to fear. We understand that it's not easy building up the courage to ask for help, but at Seapoint Clinic, our highly trained team of customer service executives, patient coordinators, nurses and dentists are more than happy to guide you through a pain-free experience which will see you smile once again.

The Next Step

To maintain your dental health, be sure to contact us today, where you can benefit from our team with all the necessary skills required to ensure all of your treatments can be taken care of in-house. No matter what age or walk of life you may come from, Seapoint Clinic can help change how the world sees you and more importantly, how you see the world. We value your custom and are incredibly conscious that your time is precious, meaning we can offer you early morning or late evening appointments. Conveniently located in a recently refurbished building, with access by road or the adjacent Seapoint DART station, we offer high tech dentistry at some of the most reasonable rates in Europe.