Dental prophylaxis is the first and most important stage of dental care. It should begin in childhood, as soon as the first teeth appear, and continue throughout life.
By treating any dental condition at an early stage and using minimally invasive methods, you will be spared the discomfort of toothache, bleeding when brushing, bad breath, and the more advanced cases of tooth mobility that lead to early tooth loss.
Dental prophylaxis consists of a set of procedures aimed at preventing tooth decay and periodontal disease.
The dental prophylaxis methods practised at the Dontodent clinic include:
Professional hygiene — ultrasonic scaling, professional polishing and air flow — comprises preventive methods that remove bacterial plaque, calculus and unsightly staining from the tooth surface.
Sealing pits and fissures, together with fluoride application, are methods of preventing tooth decay.
Correcting harmful habits that can damage the teeth, using bruxism guards.
For dental prophylaxis to be effective it must be repeated rigorously. The more often the patient returns, the better their dental health becomes, which in turn means fewer complicated and painful procedures in the future.