Preservation of natural and undecayed teeth is most important in prevention of dental problems. The preventive strategies are multi—pronged but can be clubbed into 2 broad classifications:
- Home care 2. Dentist administered
Home Care: Correct Home care is most important. This includes:
- Tooth Brushing, at least 2 times a day if not after every meal, including night brushing.
- Correct tooth brushing technique with the right kind of tooth brush.
- Rinsing the mouth after every meal/ snack intake.
- Avoiding frequent intake of sticky sugary foods like caramels, candies, cakes etc.
- Intake of fibrous food like green salad, dry fruits etc.
Dentist administered strategies: These are applicable to all children as well as cavity prone/high risk adults. The anti-cavity regimen is meant to be used when there is no cavity or when the repair/restoration of existing dental decay has been completed. It is not a replacement of any corrective dental treatment needed.
- Pit and fissure sealants: Pit and fissure sealants, also called Anti cavity sealants are white paints applied on teeth through a no drilling process and can effectively keep cavities away from chewing surfaces.
- Anti-cavity varnishes: Pit and fissure sealants, also called Anti cavity sealants are white paints applied on teeth through a no drilling process and can effectively keep cavities away from chewing surfaces.
- Correction of irregularly positioned teeth by braces treatment
We all have to believe in preserving what’s good!
So ask your dentist today!
Dr Anurag Gupta, Maximus Dental
www.maximus-dental.com