Milton Keynes Dental Hygienist To Resume Hygienist Appointments Following Coronavirus Lockdown
We resumed seeing patients face-to-face on Monday 8th June 2020, but as the patients who have already visited us since will tell you, things are far from what we considered normal.
Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines. While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to your safety.
The government announced that the national alert level had dropped to a level 3 on Friday 19th June 2020. This means that we can start offering a wider range of dental treatments now compared to what we have been offering over the last four weeks.
One of these services which has been in high demand is our Dental Hygienist Services. We are happy to announce that we will resume our Dental Hygienist Appointments from the 1st July 2020.
To book your next Dental Hygienist Appointment, please call Aspects Dental on 01908 506199 or alternatively, you can Request A Call Back and our friendly team will book you in.
However, at the current national alert level we will only be able to offer hand scaling as opposed to the ultrasonic scaling you would have been used to having in the past.
Ultrasonic scalers are not currently permitted as they release a cloud of aerosols from the mouth which are known methods for the transmission of COVID-19 from person to person.
Hand scaling is as effective, if not more, than ultrasonic scaling in preventing and treating gum disease. Hand scaling does take longer and hence all Dental Hygienist Appointments will be booked for longer, at the same treatment fee.
Polishing is also not permitted under the current alert level due to the risk of splatter of saliva during polishing. This is also a known method of transmission of COVID-19 from person to person.
Ultrasonic scaling and polishing will be resumed once the national alert level has fallen to level 2. Our regulatory bodies have written a joint letter on the 22nd of June 2020 stating what is currently permitted. If you wish to read this letter – Please Click On The Link Here
Our Dental Practice follows infection control guidelines made by the governing bodies. We are up-to-date on new guidance that has been issued.
Please note that our infection control procedures are current and adhere to recommendations to keep COVID-19 infection risks as low as possible, but as ever, the risk will never be completely eliminated.
If you would like to book your next Dental Hygienist Appointment or Routine Dentist Appointment, please call Aspects Dental on 01908 506199 or alternatively, you can Request A Call Back.
We’re very much looking forward to welcoming you back to Aspects Dental and for more information on our new processes and procedures, please visit: Covid 19 Update From Aspects Dental.
As a Private Dentist in Milton Keynes with Private Dental Hygienists, we accept New Patients from a wide locality around Milton Keynes, including Northampton, Bedford & Aylesbury, for example.
National Smile Month 2020 – 5 Top Tips For Looking After Your Oral Health
The National Smile Month 2020 Campaign, starts on Monday 18th May 2020 and finishes on Thursday 18th June 2020. This year, it is undoubtedly an unremarkable year, what with the Coronavirus Covid 19 Pandemic.
However, we’re very pleased that The National Smile Month 2020 Campaign hasn’t been postponed and that we’re all able to continue our participation in promoting the positive message of good Oral Health through all our digital channels.
The overall goal of The National Smile Month is to raise awareness of the charity campaign, by promoting the benefits of good Oral Health and the real value of a healthy smile. To support sharing this valuable message, please see below, 5 Tops Tips For Looking After Your Oral Health…
Brush Your Teeth Twice A Day…
Brushing your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, for about two minutes, is important for keeping your teeth, gums and mouth healthy. We’d recommend brushing your teeth last thing at night and on one other occasion during the day, ideally before breakfast.
Ensuring, that you brush your teeth twice daily will help to stop plaque building up and it will help to prevent long term issues such as Tooth Decay, Gum Disease and potentially Tooth Loss. For more Top Tips, please visit this page – How To Clean Your Teeth.
Floss Your Teeth Once A Day…
Using Interdental Brushes or Dental Floss, once a day, to clean in between your teeth will help to reduce plaque even more. Sometimes toothbrushes are unable to get in between all our teeth and flossing will help to remove any bits of food and built up plaque.
It’s important not to forget your teeth at the back of your mouth and to ensure that you clean around any Dental Crowns, Dental Bridges or Dental Implants. Your dentist or Dental Hygienist will be able to provide further guidance on cleaning between your teeth correctly at home.
Cut Down On Sugar In-Take…
Reducing the amount of sugar and how often you have sugar, will help to keep your mouth healthy and to prevent Gum Disease. Choosing the right foods and drinks on a daily basis will have a big impact on your overall Oral Health.
Sugar can cause damage to your teeth including Tooth Decay and Gum Disease, which can potentially lead to Tooth Loss. The Oral Health Foundation has more information on Diet & Oral Health, which includes FAQ’s on Sugar in food and drink.
Last year, our Principal Dentist Dr. Hetal Patel, visited a local Primary School in Milton Keynes to talk about Oral Hygiene, which covered the subject of sugar in-take. Find out more here – Aspects Dental Clinic Visits Portsfield Primary School In Newport Pagnell Milton Keynes.
Use A Fluoride Mouthwash Daily…
Alongside brushing your teeth twice daily, using a fluoride mouthwash can be a great supplement to supporting the reduction of plaque build up on your gums, on your teeth and in between your teeth. However, it shouldn’t be used as a replacement for brushing your teeth.
Using a fluoride mouthwash daily is a great way to support looking after your Oral Health including clearing away any left-over food debris in your mouth, killing bacteria, freshening your breath, preventing Tooth Decay and reducing the risk of Gum Disease.
Visit Your Dental Team Regularly…
Finally, visiting your Dental Team regularly is important for looking after your Oral Health. No matter how old you are, visiting both your Dentist and Dental Hygienist, as often as recommended will help to maintain your Oral Health and to spot any problems before they become serious.
As the saying goes ‘Prevention Is Better Than Cure’ and dentistry is no different. We’d much prefer to ensure our dental patients can prevent problems rather than suffering from serious dental issues such as Toothache or even worse Tooth Extraction.
We very much hope the above 5 Top Tips For Looking After Your Oral Health is useful to you during the Coronavirus Covid 19 Lockdown and we hope it won’t be much longer now until we can see all our lovely patients, once again and safely at the Aspects Dental Clinic in Milton Keynes.
