Regular Check Ups

We recommend visiting our practice at least twice a year for comprehensive exams. During these check-ups, our experienced team will thoroughly inspect your teeth and gums, checking for early signs of decay, gum disease, and other potential issues. The combination of their experience and modern technologies such as intra-oral x-rays, allow our team identify cavities in their earliest stages, often before they can cause pain or discomfort. By catching problems early, we can provide simple treatments like fillings, fluoride and fissure sealants to prevent more complex procedures later.

Good Oral Hygiene Routine

Our oral health care experts consistently advise and educate their patients, helping them developing personalised oral hygiene routines which is regarded as the first line of defence in protecting your teeth against decay. At Brilliant Dental Solutions, we emphasize the importance of brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and flossing daily to remove plaque and trapped food particles from in-between your teeth. Plaque buildup can lead to tooth decay, so it’s crucial to keep your teeth and gums clean. During your visits, our team can show you proper brushing and flossing techniques, ensuring you’re using the best methods to protect your smile. Adopting a thorough oral hygiene routine at home can significantly reduce the risk of cavities and keep your mouth feeling fresh and healthy.

Healthy Dietary Habits

What you eat plays a significant role in the health of your teeth. A diet high in sugary and acidic foods can promote the growth of the bacteria responsible for tooth decay in your mouth. We encourage our patients to adopt a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains. These foods not only nourish your body but also help maintain strong teeth and gums. Calcium-rich foods, like dairy products and leafy greens, are particularly beneficial for strengthening tooth enamel. The saying ‘an apple a day helps keeps the dentists away’ is not just a myth but rather helpful advice! Crunchy foods like apples, broccoli and carrots help to naturally clean your teeth by scrub the teeth and remove remaining food particles. If you do find yourself eating or drinking something sticky, opting for chewing sugar free gum can help protect your mouth by producing more saliva. There are many flavours to choose from, meaning there is something for everyone. By making healthier food choices, you can protect your teeth from decay and maintain a beautiful, healthy smile.

Fluoride Treatment

Fluoride is a natural mineral that helps strengthen tooth enamel, making it more resistant to decay. Our practitioners follow evidence based-guidelines that describe the beneficial use and safety of topical fluoride as a preventative measure. During your visit, we may offer fluoride to be applied to your teeth in the form of a gel, or varnish, which penetrates the enamel and helps prevent cavities. Fluoride treatments are particularly beneficial for children, individuals with a higher risk of decay, and those with weakened enamel. In addition to the professional treatments, we recommend using fluoride toothpaste at home to maintain the strength of your teeth and protect against cavities. With fluoride, you can significantly reduce the risk of tooth decay and keep your smile bright and healthy.

Fissure Sealants

Fissure sealants are a highly effective preventive treatment offered at Brilliant Dental Solutions to protect the grooves and pits on the chewing surfaces of your back teeth (molars). These areas are often difficult to clean properly, making them more susceptible to cavities. Sealants are a thin, tooth-coloured coating applied to the grooves of the molars, which acts as a barrier, preventing food particles and bacteria from getting trapped in these hard-to-reach areas. The procedure is quick, painless, and non-invasive, providing long-lasting protection against cavities. Sealants are especially beneficial for adolescents whose molars are still developing and those with particularly deep grooves that make cleaning difficult. By offering fissure sealants, we can help ensure your teeth remain cavity-free for years to come.