Tooth Decay
Looking after your teeth can protect you from a range of oral
health problems. South Lakeland has high levels of
children's tooth decay in the district - levels are
higher than the England average.
Services in Cumbria
Dental Registration - The online form to register for
dental services in Cumbria.
FAQ's
- For Cumbrian Dental Services.
Community Dental Services - They provide services for the
following groups of people:
- with complex medical problems which may affect their dental
health
- with learning difficulties and/or behavioural problems who find
it difficult to cope with routine dentistry
- with physical access problems for example large wheelchairs
which make it difficult to access general dental practices and
patients who are housebound and have mobility problems
- routine care for Children Looked After
- children and adults with a dental phobia who are unable to
cooperate for routine dental treatment and require sedation to help
with this
- a dental practitioner may also refer should they wish
specialist care for their patient such as treatment under general
anaesthesia.
Advice
Teeth Cleaning Guide - Information from NHS Choices.
Oral Health
This section includes links including information on the
symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the health
problems mentioned below.
Dental Abscess
Gum
Disease
Root Canal Treatment
Toothache
Tooth Decay