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We all know just how important it is to get into the habit of brushing our teeth properly on a regular basis and how supplementing this with a good oral healthcare routine is the most important way in which we can look after our teeth.

In addition to a daily routine that you can carry out at home, it is also important to make sure that you have regular check-ups with your dentist to make sure that there are no problems with your teeth that need to be treated.

NHS Check-ups
The NHS recommends that you have a check-up with the dentist every 12 months. However, in some cases your dentist might recommend more frequent appointments, every six months, or in some cases less frequent ones. This will allow your dentist to make keep an eye on your teeth, making sure that everything looks okay and spotting any issues before they get more serious. Catching a dental issue early on means that the recommended course of treatment is more likely to be minor and not result in any further issues. Your dentist will also be able to see if you have any other issues that you might need to see a GP about, again before they get more serious.

NHS treatment not only covers you for these all-important check-ups, and any minor treatment such as scaling and cleaning that you might require but also for some periodontal treatment as well. Most importantly NHS cover also includes treatment of decay with either fillings or crowns where necessary. As these are two of the primary diseases of the mouth this is good news because keeping these at bay is vital for continued good oral health.

Aesthetic Procedures
If you are looking to have aesthetic procedure carried out on your teeth, then it is important to make sure that they are healthy before you start and that you have no underlying issues that might need dealing with first. Make sure you keep up to date with your NHS check-ups and that your teeth are looked after. Not only will this help you with the day to day health of your mouth but when it comes to these aesthetic treatments it will also help to ensure that the work that is carried out looks much better and perhaps more importantly that the results last for longer.