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PREVENTATIVE TREATMENTS
PREVENTATIVE DENTISTRY IN BYRON BAY
ECO-FRIENDLY DENTAL SERVICES IN BYRON BAY
Preventive dentistry is the practice of caring for one's teeth to keep them healthy. This helps to avoid cavities, gum disease, enamel wear and more. There are many forms of preventive dentistry methods, such as daily brushing, flossing and annual dental cleanings. These practices are designed to ensure that teeth and gums are healthy and strong. From our clinics in Byron Bay and Lennox Head, our team provides a range of preventative dental treatments including:
- Fissure seals
- Teeth cleaning
- Dental examinations
DENTAL EXAMINATIONS
Regular dental exams are an important part of preventive health care. During a dental exam, the dentist or hygienist will clean your teeth and identify gum inflammation or bone loss. The dentist or hygienist will evaluate your risk of developing tooth decay and other oral health problems. A dental exam will also include dental X-rays or other diagnostic procedures.
During a dental exam, the dentist or hygienist will discuss your oral hygiene habits and might demonstrate proper brushing and flossing techniques. A dental exam also gives you the opportunity to ask questions about oral health.
Other topics for discussion during a dental exam might include:
- Use of dentures
- Cosmetic procedures
- Use of tobacco products
- Consequences of tooth loss
- Any medications you're taking
- Benefits of crowns, fixed bridges or dental implant
TEETH CLEANING
Preventive care is the key to having a lifetime of good dental health. Even though most Australian adults think they have good teeth and dental hygiene, in fact they may suffer from serious gum diseases. Gum disease is the leading cause of losing teeth, not tooth decay.
Most tooth decay and periodontal disease are preventable through proper brushing and flossing between the teeth at home and regular cleaning and care at the dentist’s office. Prophylaxis, or professional cleaning of the teeth, is usually done by a dentist or dental hygienist. Cleaning tools called scalers, either manual or ultrasonic, are used to remove tartar and other materials.
Ideally, you should visit your dentist every 6 months to check your oral hygiene. The cleaning services offered by Bytes of Byron are affordable and help you maintain an attractive and healthy smile that lasts a lifetime.
FISSURE SEALANTS
A dental sealant (or fissure seal) is a preventative treatment that seals the patterns on the tops of your back teeth to help protect them. Special dental paint is used to paint the chewing (occlusal) surface of your tooth. This flows into all the nooks and crannies to seal them, making the tooth easier to keep clean and less likely to decay.
