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HYGIENE |
The basis of
sound dental care is routine
cleaning and maintenance. We
customize cleanings on the basis
of your periodontal, (gums and
bone), health. We utilize
medicated gels along with
prescription mouth rinses in
problem areas if necessary.
Ultrasonic scalers are sometimes
used to make the procedure more
comfortable and effective as
well.
Sealants should be used as part
of a child's total preventive
dental care. Dental sealants are
thin plastic coatings which are
applied to the chewing surfaces
of the molars (back teeth). Most
tooth decay in children and
teens occurs in these surfaces.
Sealants cover the chewing
surfaces to prevent decay.
Applying sealants does not
require drilling or removing
tooth structure. It is an easy
three-step process: We clean the
tooth with a special toothpaste.
A special cleansing liquid, on a
tiny piece of cotton, is rubbed
gently on the tooth and is
washed off. Finally, the sealant
is painted on the tooth. It
takes about a minute for the
sealant to form a protective
shield. One sealant application
can last for as long as 5 to 10
years. Sealants should be
checked regularly, and reapplied
if they are no longer in place.
Children and adults at high risk
of dental decay may benefit from
using additional fluoride
products, including dietary
supplements (for children who do
not have adequate levels of
fluoride in their drinking
water), mouth rinses, and
professionally applied gels and
varnishes.
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