Anesthetic mouthwash UK

Toothsmith

If you have a low income, you can get a form to help with NHS costs (Which will help if it's an NHS dentist you're seeing, but not a private one)

If you've been told you NEED to see the hygienist that regularly, and you're an NHS patient, then you should be able to see the hygienist on the NHS. Or some alternative, like the NHS dentist you see seeing you that regularly and doing what the hygienist would do.

I appreciate that if you're not seeing an NHS dentist, then private may be the only option in some areas - and you will have to prioritise it where you can.

Listening to the advice of the hygienist is more important than what the hygienist actually does though. She/he will just be clearing off the plaque and tartar you are missing. If you listen to how you're being told to brush your teeth, and get effectively in between them as well - then the need to actually have them cleaned by the hygienist will decrease.

It may be that the arthritis associated with you condition makes it tricky to clean effectively? In that case some more mechanical aids like an electric toothbrush, powered interdental aids, or (heaven forbid - as I rarely ever recommend one of these!) an interdental water jet might be of use to you.

But getting and following the hygienists specific advice for you would be the best way you could reduce the frequency.

brook2jack

haimen wrote: »

These are Anesthetic mouthwash in the UK and they are easily available over the counter.

1) Listerine Total Care Zero
2) Colgate Plax Soft Mint
3) Sensodyne Pronamel

Actually none of these are anaesthetic mouthwashes but I'm sure you will be along soon to post what you're really interested in