Preventive Dentistry

Preventive dentistry deals with the dental care that helps to maintain good oral health. It’s a combination of regular dental check-ups along with developing good habits like brushing and flossing. Routine dental check-ups are necessary for treating problems with your teeth before they turn into a serious one. Indian Dental Association recommends visiting a dentist twice a year for a deep clean & thorough check-up. Taking care of your teeth starts early in childhood and extends throughout the course of your life.    

Developing healthy dental habits early in life can help reduce cavities, gum disease, and gingivitis. Here are the basics of good oral health:

• Brush your teeth at least 2 times a day—usually morning and night–using a soft bristled brush and a fluoride toothpaste. Your dentist can recommend the best toothbrush and toothpastefor you. They can also instruct you on how to properly brush.
• Floss daily to get food that’s stuck between teeth before it turns to plaque.
• Use a mouthwash to rinse out food particles after flossing.
• Avoid acidic foods that can harm tooth enamel.
• Be cautious with hard foods, like some candies, foods with bones, seeds, or pits that could damage or chip teeth.
• Don’t smoke or use tobacco products–these can lead to cancer and other dental problems.
• Use a mouth guard when participating in certain sports.
• If you grind your teeth at night, ask your dentist for a nighttime mouth guard to help reduce gum recession.

Good oral health can impact your general health, as well. One of the ways is to get bi annual teeth cleaning and teeth whitening appointments with us at PEARLDENT The Complete Dental Solution. It’s a way of preventing oral disease.  Preventive dentistry services may include:

• Regular Dental check-ups, usually every 6 months.
• Teeth cleaning.
• Routine X-rays.
• Pit & Fissure sealant application.

Anti-Decay fluoride treatment.