What is Preventive Dentistry?
Many patients make the mistake of waiting until they have a problem, like a sore tooth or swollen gums, before they schedule a dentist appointment. Collins Street CBD preventive dentistry is one of your most valuable tools for maintaining optimal dental and oral health. We recommend regular dental care for all our patients to prevent diseases and keep your teeth looking their best.
Preventive dentistry in Collins Street CBD includes services and regular examinations that strive to keep teeth clean and strong while lowering your risk for cavities and gum disease.
Treatments used for Preventive Dentistry: We’ll customize your services to fit your dental needs, but some of the most common treatments we use for Collins Street CBD preventive dentistry include:
Examinations to detect dental problems: We suggest that most patients have a dental examination at least once a year. If you have risk factors for common dental conditions or are prone to developing cavities, we may recommend that you come in for more frequent examinations.
Screenings to detect oral cancer: You should undergo an oral cancer screening every year. If you are at high risk for oral cancer, you should be screened multiple times per year. Detecting oral cancer in its early stages increases your chances of successful treatment.
Regular and deep teeth cleanings to remove plaque and tartar: You need regular teeth cleaning two to four times a year to eliminate plaque and tartar from the portions of your teeth above your gum line. The frequency of your cleaning depends upon your oral hygiene habits and your biologic and genetic risk factors for gum disease. If you have significant buildup or have active gum disease, you may need a deep cleaning to remove tartar and plaque that’s located in the space between your gums and teeth. Deep cleanings are usually completed over two to five appointments. We determine the type of cleaning you need by having a thorough gum exam done by the doctor before scheduling your cleaning, allowing us to personalize your cleaning for your specific oral health needs.
Gum disease treatment: Gum disease can destroy the gums and bones that support your teeth, leading to tooth loss. We’ll determine the cause of your gum disease and create a personalized treatment plan to maintain the foundation for your teeth.
What are the benefits of Preventive Dentistry?
Preventive dentistry in Collins Street CBD has multiple benefits:
Detects early symptoms of a dental problem
Regular appointments help us identify problems in their early stages before they become more serious issues. Preventive dentistry in Collins Street CBD will address decay or gum disease before it causes damage to your tooth structure or leads to an infection. It’s nearly always less expensive and less time-consuming to treat or manage minor dental issues than more serious dental problems.
Your smile will look better
Consistent dental care protects your teeth from decay and discoloration that can impact the appearance of your smile.
You can lower your risk of developing other chronic illnesses
Your oral health affects your overall health and hygiene. Untreated dental infections can spread to your other teeth, causing additional tooth decay, inflammation, and gum disease. These problems can also affect the rest of your body: untreated cavities can lead to brain and heart infections, and the bacteria that cause gum disease also contribute to heart disease, diabetes, and dementia.
Dental services for all ages.
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