Preventive dental care; how our dentist can help

When most people think of preventive dentistry, they think of brushing their teeth, flossing and gargling mouthwash.

And while all of these things are important, there are many other options for preventing dental health issues that can only be offered at a dental surgery.

When you come to Spa Dental, our dentist Sydney can offer a wealth of preventive dental procedures, to keep your teeth and gums in top-notch condition and looking great too!

In this article, we will explore what is meant by preventive dentistry, so you can learn what our dentist Sydney can do to keep your smile beautiful.

Check-ups

To build the foundations of a healthy mouth requires regular check-ups with a dentist Sydney.

Why? Because you cannot have a strong structure without a solid base and to keep your teeth and gums healthy, having check-ups to assess your teeth and detect the presence of any decay or gum disease is not only important, it is vital!

And of course, if you have regular check-ups with our team, we will prevent the formation of cavities and gum disease, which can also be unsightly visually . So, if you are looking for the best preventive measure to keep your mouth healthy, attend check-ups!

Hygiene

How do check-ups differ from hygienist appointments?

Check-ups assess any conditions such as cavities and gum disease, whereas hygienist appointments prevent them from occurring. How? With our hygienist removing plaque from above and below the gum line, cavities and gum disease are prevented and your teeth and gums will be healthier.

Mouth guards

A common occurrence if you have misaligned teeth is that of grinding.

This typically occurs at night and if it goes on for long enough, it can cause the enamel to become eroded and cracked.

If you wake up in the morning with a sore jaw, pain in your mouth and/or headaches, you may be grinding your teeth at night. And as this has implications for your teeth and jaw joint (also known as the temporomandibular joint), we can prevent it from occurring by creating a custom-fitted mouthpiece that will mitigate the friction and protect the teeth.

Orthodontics

You may be asking how wearing a brace or aligner is preventive.

Well, as it can stop a myriad of other issues in the long term, it is one of the most efficient preventive treatments that we can offer! Not only does it banish poor hygiene due to misaligned teeth being tougher to brush, but it also prevents tooth loss, jawbone erosion and issues surrounding the jaw joint due to grinding and misaligned bites.

So, if you want to have your teeth straightened, irrespective of your age, contact our team today!

Sealants

There are many instances in which the enamel on the teeth may become weakened; this can be due to diet, over-aggressive brushing or even the presence of excess stomach acid in the mouth due to acid reflux disorders.

Irrespective of the cause, thinned enamel can cause problems with your oral health, such as a higher susceptibility to cavities. And one way the team at our practice can prevent cavities is by applying fluoride sealant to the teeth. This is similar in many ways to clear nail varnish, except it is odourless, tasteless and it creates an additional hardy layer to the tooth. This can be applied every 6 months and will help keep your smile healthy.

DISCLAIMER

All treatment carries risks. Individual consultation is required with one of our practitioners to ensure that the treatment is right for you.