Regular Check-ups At your regular check-up we can assess your mouth and offer advice on good dental habits to keep your teeth healthy for life Acids in food and drinks erode teeth over time. If you consume these regularly, then a plan needs to be implemented to protect you teeth Clenching and grinding of your teeth will over time wear will cause wear, this can be assessed and a plan put in place to protect the teeth Consumption of sugary foods and drinks combined with poor brushing will allow the teeth to dissolve requiring filling Dental X-rays Dental X-rays are images of the interior of your teeth and help identify problems like decay X-rays detect early changes in the tooth structure The tooth looks healthy in the mouth Decay is evident once retoration is in under way