It's all about prevention
We all want to keep our teeth for life. With preventive dentistry we aim to help you to keep your teeth and gums healthy today and every day.
The two primary causes of tooth loss, dental decay (caries) and gum disease, are generally caused by bacteria in the mouth. However, both of these problems can be dramatically minimized through proper dental hygiene practiced on a regular basis.
Some of the elements of proper dental hygiene include brushing your teeth, flossing, eating a balanced diet, limiting between-meal snacks, and seeing your dentist regularly for examinations and advice. Additional preventive methods include scaling by our dental hygienists, the application of dental sealants and exposure to fluoride in toothpaste, mouthwash, or fluoride treatments directly applied by your dentist and hygienist.
There have been great strides made in preventing the incidence of dental disease.
The vast majority of dental disease can be prevented, but only through the consistent and regular practice of the prevention methods discussed.
At Barnton Dental we are focused in a preventive approach to your dental care.