Preventative Dentistry

Preventative Dentistry

Regular Care

is the best care you can give your teeth- be it home care where you are diligent in brushing and flossing several times a day after meals or at the dentist, where you receive professional clean, scale, polish and fluoride. Your dentist can help prevent problems through early detection. Early decay can be reversed simply by improving your brushing, cleaning and flossing technique as well as a change of diet. 

Mouth Guards

are essential for all children playing contact sports where teeth can be injured. Ask you dentist about fitting a mouth guard for protection.

Night Guard or Occlusal Splint

Grinders or clenchers usually exhibit excessive wear on their teeth. This can result in acute tooth sensitivity, broken or fractured teeth or fillings, ugly, worn teeth and displacement of the jaw with severe muscle and joint pain. This is known as TMJ disorder. Ask your dentist about custom made night guards or occlusal splints. These are usually worn at night and they take the pressure off the jaw joints and teeth.

Sensitivity

Excessive brushing can cause the enamel to be worn, thus exposing the dentine which gives the “nervy” sensation. Ask your dentist if it needs a filling or what can be placed on it to reduce the sensitivity and so reduce the stress on the tooth. Too much stress on the tooth can “kill”it.

Professional Advice

Regular dental care and following up with the treatment plan the dentist has drawn up for you at the consultation, will ensure good long term oral health. This will minimize not only the treatment but also save you a lot of bother in the long run.
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