prophylaxis
Precaution for your teeth
The prophylaxis is an essential element for the long-term health of all teeth and the periodontium (surrounding bone), prevents caries and gingivitis and helps to counteract unpleasant bad breath. Thus, it promotes the overall oral health and well-being of the patient.
The individual prophylaxis carried out by the dental practice should be a regular and permanent supplement to domestic dental care. This is twice a year, with certain genetic disposition or pre-existing diseases also recommended quarterly.
Where do the deposits on the teeth come from and are these harmful??
Plaque is a soft plaque that grows in the presence of bacteria, a supply of nutrients and depending on the time. These can become saline calculi over time due to the accumulation of minerals from the saliva. The deposits are highly interspersed with bacteria, which in turn can be a trigger for caries and gingivitis. From a slight, superficial gingivitis (gingivitis) can be very quickly a periodontitis with final loss of the surrounding bone. In the long run, this would mean loosening and, in the end, the loss of teeth.
Why is participation in individual prophylaxis so useful??
The regular implementation of individual prophylaxis has a positive influence on the oral flora and makes a significant contribution to the long-term health of all teeth. Thus, participating in the individual prophylaxis helps to harden the teeth and to stabilize against new caries attacks. The cleaning ensures a smooth surface, halitosis can be avoided and inflammation processes in the interdental spaces and difficult niche areas can be counteracted.
What is actually done in individual prophylaxis?
First of all, our general prophylaxis concept includes a general examination and determination of dental status. Thereafter, a therapy plan can be set up, which also takes into account the individual wishes and needs. Next is the professional cleaning and cleaning of the interdental spaces, the polishing of old fillings and removal of overhanging filling margins, removal of tartar and discoloration on all surfaces. Upon request, the tongue is also cleaned and treated with an antibacterial solution. Upon completion of the cleaning program, all tooth surfaces are treated with a fluoridation paste and cured. Hypersensitive dental necks also receive a special finish.
Furthermore, our prophylaxis concept includes the development of a work plan for the home. This deals with the teeth cleaning techniques and equipment, the domestic cleaning of the interdental space and advice and recommendation of useful oral hygiene products. Prophylaxis for a lifetime, is not only for adolescents, but should be in every age in the foreground. If you already have a partial or full denture, there is also a specific care program that we have ready for you.
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