The key to successful oral health is identifying and treating
potential problems before they become an issue. Preventive
dentistry is the modern way of reducing the amount of dental
treatment necessary to maintain a healthy mouth. It helps you to
keep your teeth. At Murray Turner Dental Surgeons we are very
conscious of providing ongoing maintenance of health of teeth
and gums. Not only do we teach correct tooth brushing and
flossing but also roll of saliva, which can be affected by
drugs, medication, lifestyle and disease. As part of a
preventative health care plan we will work with you to develop a
customised approach to dental hygiene that incorporates dental
examination, tooth cleaning and may include tooth scaling and
X-rays. One of our goals is to prevent, uncover or treat
problems as early as possible. Professional cleaning is a
preventive procedure that should be done every six months – more
frequently for some at-risk individuals. Regular cleaning keeps
your teeth free from plaque and prevents many p