Apart from maintaining your oral health and treatment of any diseases, what are other reasons to visit a dental surgeon?

If you’re unhappy with the shape, shade or appearance of your existing teeth, there are modern techniques to create a more aesthetically-pleasing result. Patients can also seek treatment for cosmetic matters – orthodontic treatment (braces) for misaligned teeth, or a teeth-whitening procedure for “yellow” or “dark” teeth, for example. Those who tend to snore may want to have their snoring patterns assessed, so a snore guard can be made and fitted to reduce or eliminate those distracting night-time sounds.

There is also evidence in the medical literature that links poor oral health and systemic health implications, namely cardiovascular disease, stroke, bacterial pneumonia, and pre-term and low-birthweight babies. Many patients with these chronic conditions aren’t aware that a problem in their mouth can affect their heart or bones. So, there is an element of educating patients as to the benefits of maintaining good oral hygiene not only for oral health but for general health.

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