NHS Dentistry

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Regular dental check ups are essential for your health. 

As well as checking your teeth a dentist will check the whole of your mouth for signs of infection, mouth conditions or mouth cancer therefore even if you have no teeth you should still visit the dentist.

The gap between dental check ups will depend on how healthy your mouth, teeth and gums are and also your risk of developing further problems. Your dentist will be able to discuss with you when your next dental check-up should be, however, if you have problems with your mouth or teeth before your next appointment just contact your dentist.

To help keep your mouth, teeth and gums healthy follow these top tips:

Brush your teeth and gums twice a day especially before bed using fluoride toothpaste
 

Reduce the amount of sugary food and drinks you have - limit to meal times
 

If you have a child under seven supervise them when brushing their teeth
 

If your child is more than 12 months old use trainer cups rather than bottles
 

Use sugar free medicines
 

Stop smoking
 

Your comments on NHS Dentistry

If you are unhappy with your treatment or service received from your dental practice it is recommended that you approach the dental practice and try to resolve the situation locally. The dental practice will have a complaints procedure and will advise you of this and what you can expect.

If you remain unhappy after this please contact NHS Walsall’s Customer Care Team.