The purpose of dental prophylaxis is to prevent dental disorders and complications. It is the simplest and cheapest method of treatment. In order to keep dental diseases away it is recommended that every patient visit their dentist at least once every 6 months. On this occasion we check the evolution of previous treatments, the appearance of incipient caries, inflammation of the gum and it is also recommended to perform professional oral hygiene. Treating dental problems at an early stage is also less expensive for the patient.
Dental prophylaxis procedures include:
- ultrasonic scaling (removal of the tartar from over and also under the above the gum line of the teeth)
- professional brushing
- air flow (innovative method of cleaning the teeth, using a jet of water, air and fine particles of bicarbonate sodium, to remove stains, plaque and soft deposits from the surface of the teeth)
- young permanent tooth seals (the method by which young permanent teeth are coated with fluid composites that will protect the teeth from caries attack)
- local fluoridations (local applications of concentrated fluoride liquid on each tooth in order to prevent carious processes and strengthen the enamel structure)
- oral hygiene training
Tooth sealing is a preventive process in the face of the danger of caries, The sealing process is short-lived and painless. The dentist applies the protective layer on each tooth in a few minutes, after it is cleaned, properly sanitized and then dried. The protective layer is applied on the occlusal surface of the chewing teeth, where most of the cracks are found. Dental fluoridation in the cabinet means concentrated fluoride administration on each tooth. The role is not only to protect, but also to strengthen the structure of the tooth.