Firmly committed to dental care
At Plowman & Partner, since we opened our practice in 1922, we have been fully committed and dedicated to doing all that we can to make sure that our patient’s get the highest possible degree of dental care and support. Whilst the Covid-19 pandemic may have changed almost every aspect of our lives, the dedication which our dentist in Marleybone has to our patients is something which has remained completely unchanged. We recognise that there is a likelihood that many of our regular patients may have somewhat lessened their oral routines and perhaps fallen into bad habits throughout the recent lockdown measures. Anyone who feels this to be true however needn’t be too concerned, but rather they ought to arrange to have their teeth assessed by our expert dental hygienist to make sure that nothing nasty is in development which could potentially cause them damage or problems further down the line.
What can a hygienist do for me?
Many of those who visit our dentist in Marleybone do so to receive care from our hygienist. We believe firmly that the best possible treatment a patient can have is one which prevents treatments from being required at all, and this is something which our highly trained hygienists specialise in. One of the main jobs that our hygienist carries out is examining a patient’s teeth – and specifically their gums – for any signs of infection. Gum disease, or periodontal disease, is the most common cause of adult tooth loss after injury, and can potentially lead to numerous long-term health problems if it is not identified and treated quickly. Luckily, every hygienist at our dentist in Marleybone is well-versed at noticing the indicator of gum diseases in development, such as red gums or inflammation, and can make sure you get the care you need when you need it. Another service which our hygienists regularly carried out is called a ‘scale and polish’, which is a professional cleaning and polishing service which removes any plaque, tartar and stains from a patient’s teeth and leaves them in top physical condition so that patient’s needn’t worry about any gum or dental related issues arising over time.
Cosmetic care
Another popular reason for patients seeking treatment from us here at Plowman & Partners is to undergo cosmetic dental procedures. These cover a range of different aspects of dentistry, but all aim to solve one or more aesthetic issues which patients may have. The most popular of these treatments, and the most widely requested here at Plowman & Partners is cosmetic dental whitening. This is a procedure which aims to brighten and whiten a patient’s enamel through the application of a peroxide-based bleaching gel. This gel is placed within a custom made retainer which is formed to fit snugly and perfectly over each patient’s teeth. When worn with the bleaching gel inside it, the hydrogen-peroxide within the gel quickly begins to clear away any stains, marks or discolouration and leaves the patient’s teeth visibly whiter. There are a number of reasons as to why your enamel may be discoloured or duller, such as age or habits like smoking. However, if you are self-conscious about the shade of your teeth, rather than letting it get you down, you should simply contact us here at Plowman & Partners and arrange to speak to a professional cosmetic dentistry specialist about your whitening options.