Preventive Dentistry – Care Today, Savings Tomorrow!
At Apollo Dental in Ballantyne, we believe that prevention is the best medicine. We would rather see you twice a year for your regular cleanings and help diagnose early preventable diseases than to treat advanced gum disease or complex restorative work.
- We assess your gums, teeth and oral tissue as a part of the examination.
- We perform professional cleaning, scaling and polishing.
- We emphasize on cleaning and fluoride treatments.
- We teach proper brushing and flossing technique. It is essential and we provide patient education material.
- We use the latest technology to help identify and treat early tooth decay to save your natural tooth.
- Preventive visits include screening for oral cancer. We use Goccles – it has received the prestigious 2019 Edison Best New Product Silver Award for Innovation!
- In certain dental lesions, we can use the state-of-the-art Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CT Scan) to help identify and treat dental diseases.
Please refer to our affordable loyalty program. At Apollo Dental, we love to see you with a big, bright smile and we do everything to help you keep it that way. Dr. Ishita Seth is a people’s person and would love to sit down and answer your questions to the best of her abilities.
Tooth Decay
The most likely location for a cavity to develop is on the chewing surface of the back teeth. The surfaces are not smooth and there are tiny grooves – “pits and fissures” which trap the bacteria and the food particles. The toothbrush bristles are not able to always reach these dark, moist little crevices. This creates conditions for tooth decay.
Tooth decay causes softening of tooth enamel and refers to the damage to the tooth structure caused by the acids created when plaque bacteria break down sugar in the mouth. If the demineralization from the enamel is left untreated a cavity or hole in the tooth can occur. The following are the stages of tooth decay.
Dental Sealants
Dental sealants are thin plastic coatings that are used on the surface of the back molar to fill natural fissures and pits where bacteria collect. The coating acts as a strong barrier to decay and helps to prevent cavities. Dental sealants can be clear, white, or slightly tinted, but nearly invisible. The tooth enamel does not contain any nerves, placing a sealant is painless and does not routinely require numbing shots.
Fluoride treatment
Fluoride is a naturally-occurring mineral and it makes the teeth more resistant to decay. It can even stop small cavities that are just beginning to form. At Apollo Dental, we provide fluoride treatments to those patients who are not getting enough fluoride. The fluoride is applied directly to the teeth. It is a quick, easy and single visit procedure.
Laser Decay Diagnosis
Advanced laser technology can be used to detect tooth decay at the earliest stages. The laser diode inspects individual teeth by comparing the baseline wavelengths of healthy teeth to find areas of a demineralized tooth. As a comparison:
We will inspect each susceptible tooth to hunt out demineralization and offer the minimally invasive treatment. The sooner a cavity is detected and stopped, the healthier is the tooth structure. Our experts at Apollo Dental will aid the patients to keep their teeth strong and healthy.
Why is preventive dentistry important?
This is important for kids to paving healthy teeth and gums as they progress towards adulthood.
What is basic dental care?
This will include restoration, oral surgery, endodontics, and periodontal treatment, and sealants.
Is dental cleaning considered preventive?
This will be including teeth cleaning, and routine X-rays, these often limit how many you can get each ear.
What are the signs of poor oral hygiene?
These are some signs of poor oral hygiene:
- Tooth pain
- Bleeding or swollen gums
- Alterations to the tongue
- Deteriorating gums.
What is the most common oral disease?
The most common disease that will impact your oral health are cavities, gum disease, and oral cancer.
Can yellow teeth become white?
It is natural for a person’s teeth to become less white as they age.