Preventive Dentistry


  • Children
    Fluoride applications and fissure sealants for protection against decay
  • Dental Hygienist
    Scale & polishing teeth and teaching you how to keep them clean
  • Bad Breath
    Improve your social life with fresh breath
  • Gum Disease
    Treatment of swelling, soreness or infection of the gum tissues
  • Decay Detection
    Detect early decay and prevent unnecessary discomfort
  • Mouth Cancer Screening
    Smoking, drinking and unhealthy diets increases risks of mouth cancer. Early detection increases chances of survival.


Online Leaflets
Want general information on a condition or treatment? Visit the British Dental Health Foundation where they have over 40 online leaflets.

Online Resource
 Want to find out about dental treatment?  Want to know how to look after your teeth better? Visit the new BDA Smile web site.

3D Education
 Want to learn about dental anatomy, conditions, treatments and good oral health? Visit the BDA's cutting edge 3D Educational web site.

Mouth Cancer

Mouth Cancer

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Dental Hygienist
Children

At Ilford Dental Centre we aim to prevent dental disease rather than treat it at a later date. Fluoride applications and fissure sealants (tooth coloured sealants) are applied to biting surfaces of children's teeth to prevent decay.

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Decay Detection

Decay Detection

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Gum Treatment

Gum Treatment

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Bad Breath

Bad Breath

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Decay Detection

Decay may or may not cause discomfort; even though it doesn’t hurt, the tooth is deteriorating. Using higher magnification and powerful lighting, it is easier to detect decay at an early stage to prevent excessive tooth damage. When cavities are small, they are much easier and less expensive to treat.

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