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Prevention of dental cavity

Prevention of dental cavity


The daily routines of brushing and flossing twice are the simplest form of preventive dentistry. Visiting a dentist with 6 months follow up is another way of preventing oral diseases. Children benefit most from the preventive dentistry protocol which as it allows their newly developed adult teeth to come strong and healthy. Preventive dentistry aims to prevent initiation and progress of dental diseases, limits their complications and also to provide rehabilitation.

PREVENTION OF DENTAL DECAY
  • Pit and fissure sealants
    • Sealants are a safe and painless way to prevent tooth decay. Sealants are applied in the deep fissures and pits of back teeth (molars and premolars) which have pit and fissures on the chewing surface and are more susceptible to decay. In this, a protective barrier is placed on the tooth surface which keeps the tooth safe from decays.

  • Fluoride application
    • Fluoride is a mineral which increases the strength of teeth and also prevents decays and can be recommended in both children and adults. Fluoride gel is applied on trays and then placed on the teeth wherein it forms a strong layer thereby making the teeth resistant to decays.

  • Enameloplasty
    • In this procedure the deep fissures and fossas are broadened which prevents food lodgment thereby preventing decay. As a result, during chewing the food particles are swept away from the surface preventing the possibilities of decays.

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