Preventive Dentistry
Dental care that helps maintain good oral health. Teeth serve function of chewing food, speech, facial aesthetics. We focus on creating awareness on maintaining oral health to ensure teeth continue their function through the lifespan.
Priya Dental supports proactive oral health care to ensure you and your family maintain proper dental health. Preventive dentistry, the cornerstone of our practice, involves regular cleanings and polishings every six months. We are committed to guiding our patients about effective tooth brushing and flossing techniques, the benefits of fluoride therapy, and the harmful effects of smoking and chewing tobacco.
Regular dental checkups are essential, and we emphasise the importance of ongoing oral care at home after treatment. Adequate home care is crucial for the long-term success of dental treatments, genuinely embodying the principle that prevention is better than cure.
You’re part of a preventive plan
Step 1
After meeting with our team for the first consultation, we'll determine the level of cleaning required and schedule your appointment accordingly.
Step 2
We'll apply a numbing gel to ensure your cleaning and polishing procedure goes smoothly without discomfort.
Step 3
You'll receive comprehensive guidance on maintaining oral hygiene, including detailed explanations on brushing, flossing, and using a water flosser.
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Contact
(987)654-3210
contact@gmail.com
Bangalore
441, 18th Main Rd, 6th Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560095
FAQs
1. What is involved in preventive dentistry?
Preventive dentistry includes brushing, flossing, fluorides, proper diet, oral habits, sealants, orthodontics, and dental development.
2. What is fluoride? Why is it so crucial in preventive dentistry?
Fluoride is a mineral found naturally in many foods and water. It can be found in brewed tea, skim milk, canned fish, spinach and kale, and apples and kale. Tap water contains fluoride so you might get it from the city water. Supplements available in your drinking water are deficient in fluoride.
Individuals of all ages risk developing dental decay if not exposed to fluoride. Fluoride is crucial for dental health as it protects tooth enamel from acid attacks by plaque bacteria.
3. What is a pit fissure sealant in Preventive Dentistry? How is it applied?
The top surfaces of your teeth - where the chewing occurs - need to be with grooves and irregular surface for more surface area and effective chewing. They are cris-crossed with tiny hills and valleys - called pits and fissures. These are places where Plaque can build up safely from your toothbrush and dental floss. Some pits and fissures are so narrow that even a single bristle from your toothbrush can't get deep enough to clean them out.
One approach to preventing cavities from developing in the pits and fissures is to cover them using a special varnish called a pit and fissure sealant. If the dentist determines that you need a pit and fissure sealant to help protect your teeth from decay, some special steps are taken to prepare the teeth first. The dentist will clean the tooth first, then apply a mild acid solution to 'etch' the surface and make it easier for the pit and fissure sealant to stick. The whole procedure is quick and painless. Keep the area dry and away from your saliva during the application. If the tooth gets wet, the sealant might not stick properly. Once everything is ready, the dentist 'paints' the sealant right over the pits and fissures on the tooth surface.
4. Do teeth require fluoride in preventive Dentistry?
Fluoride is a potent and preventative agent that helps strengthen teeth and prevent decay. It can also protect teeth and gums in adults.
5. Do I need flossing?
Flossing your teeth every day is essential. It removes food particles from beneath your gumline and between your teeth. If you don't floss, Plaque can solidify into tartar, causing wedges between teeth, gums, and pockets. Gums can peel away over time, causing teeth to loosen.
6. Why is fluoride so crucial in preventive dentistry?
Individuals of all ages risk developing dental decay if not exposed to fluoride. Fluoride is crucial for dental health as it protects tooth enamel from acid attacks by plaque bacteria.
