Preventative Care
Preventative Care Services
Oral care for a healthy gums and teeth.
How Do I Prevent Cavities?
Brushing your teeth thoroughly and regularly plays a key role in preventing tooth decay and gum disease—conditions responsible for a significant portion of adult tooth loss. When brushing isn’t done properly or often enough, minerals in your saliva can harden into tartar (also known as calculus), typically forming if not cleared away within 24 hours.
Good oral hygiene doesn’t just protect your smile—it also contributes to your overall wellbeing. Studies have linked poor dental care to a higher risk of chronic conditions such as heart disease, oral cancers, and even a reduced life expectancy.
Professional dental cleanings are a vital part of any proactive oral care routine. Along with checkups, they help keep your teeth and gums healthy, your smile bright, and can also lower future dental expenses by catching issues early.
Routine Dental Checkups
Brushing your teeth is important, but it only reaches about two-thirds of the tooth surface. That’s why cleaning between your teeth—using floss or an interdental brush—is a crucial step to ensure a more thorough clean. When used together, these habits form the foundation of good oral hygiene.
Regular dental checkups play a vital role in keeping your mouth healthy. They help us catch any potential issues early, which can save you discomfort, time, and money down the track.
Here’s what to expect when you come in for your appointment:
Our friendly team will make sure you’re at ease and take the time to listen carefully to your concerns.
We’ll assess each tooth and check the condition of your gums. If needed, we may take small X-rays for a closer look.
We carry out a screening for oral cancer and other mouth-related conditions.
Any fillings that are damaged, missing, or not properly sealed will be identified, as these can lead to new decay.
For added comfort, we clean your teeth using warm water before giving them a final polish.
If it’s recommended, we’ll apply a fluoride treatment.
Most importantly, we’ll guide you through the correct brushing and flossing techniques, so you can continue looking after your smile at home.
How Often Do I Need To See A Dentist?
Regular checkups may vary from every 3 months for a patient with gum disease to every 12 months for people with healthy teeth/gums and good oral health.
Seal Out Decay
Another great way to prevent bigger dental problems is by applying sealants to your teeth. A sealant is a protective coating that we apply to the chewing surfaces (grooves) of the back teeth (premolars and molars). It’s a simple and painless procedure. This sealant acts as a barrier to food, plaque and acid, thus protecting the decay-prone areas of the teeth.
Fluoride
Fluoride is a natural mineral that supports healthy teeth. Little or no fluoride will not strengthen the teeth to help them resist cavities. However, too little or too much fluoride can be detrimental to the teeth. Because of that, we do fluoride applications at the dental practice after a good professional clean.
