Preventive Dentistry
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Preventive Dentistry
We at Neem Tree Dental believe that prevention is better than cure.
Prevention and interception of any oral disease at an early age prevents its development into a full blown disease thus maintaining good oral health and saving time and money.
Some situations in which preventive dentistry can help are irregularities in teeth, cavity prone teeth, development of aesthetic facial structure, proper speech, and avoiding oral habits like thumb sucking nail biting, mouth breathing etc.
Since we maintain lifetime dental records for our patients, we can keep track of the oral health progress and thus plan your preventive treatment for all diseases at any age as per each individual’s needs.
What are the dental procedures involved in preventive dentistry?
The following dental services typically fall under the preventive dentistry:
- Dental Cleaning – Dental cleaning is a 30 to 60-minute procedure that involves teeth and gum examination, scaling (removing the plaque and tartar), polishing, flossing and fluoride application.
- Fluoride Treatment – Fluoride strengthens the teeth through remineralization. Fluoride is an economical way of maintaining oral health to avoid costly procedures in the future. Fluoride gel application makes the teeth resistant to cavities and decays. You will only require one dental seating appointment for fluoride treatment.
- Sealants – A dental sealant is a thin sheet of plastic fixed on the grooves of the teeth, usually the molars and premolars. The sealant protects the teeth from food debris and bacteria that are responsible for tooth cavities and also from decay. Dental sealant placement takes between 30 minutes to one hour.
Besides, these procedures, X-rays, planned extraction, oral prophylaxis, enameloplasty are some of the treatments that are covered under preventive dentistry.
What are the benefits of preventive dentistry?
With good oral hygiene, you can reduce the risk of cavities, periodontitis, gingivitis and other dental problems. This, in turn, can reduce your risk of other health problems that might occur or are correlated to dental health. Preventive dentistry reduces your risk of the following conditions:
- Tooth decay (cavities)
- Gum disease (Gingivitis, periodontal disease)
- Receding gums
- Tooth sensitivity
- Tooth loss and abnormal tooth wear
- Reduces the risk of health issues, like diabetes and heart disease
- Helps reduce the risk of oral cancer
- Other oral health conditions
In addition to reducing your risk for oral health and other health issues, practising preventive dentistry can save you money. The costs associated with poor oral hygiene and its consequences are soaring high. Taking good care from the beginning will maintain your oral health. While preventive dentistry does not completely eliminate your need for tooth fillings, root canals, braces or dental implants, it can go a long way in reducing your need for these expensive treatments.
