City of Leeds dentists are there as a support to their patients. Yet, by some people, they are only seen as someone who gives you a quick check over, and maybe the odd filling from time to time; a dental check-up is often viewed more as a regimented chore. With all the products on the market right now, there is no reason why we shouldn’t be able to care for our teeth ourselves and the prime directive of all that brushing and flossing is to remove the build up of bacteria in the mouth; bacteria can be the main cause of more serious problems like tooth decay and gum disease. For all our best laid plans however, to keep our mouths healthy, some of these problems can break through our defences without us knowing and this is why regular visits to the dentist can eradicate things like this, because we do not quite appreciate how quickly how things can go wrong with our gums and teeth. But other than repair work, we should see our dentist as a confidant and friend. Like going to a doctor, we should be able to talk to our dentist about a range of topics that affect our mouths. From subjects as basic as how to brush our teeth correctly, what products to use, to cosmetic procedures you might be considering having done- your dentist is there to listen. A visit, at least twice a year, should be enough to keep you healthy and wise- ignore it at your peril.
