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Oral Health

Good oral health will give your teeth a long life

YOU DESERVE A HEALTHY MOUTH

Lack of proper oral health can lead to severe periodontal disease, increasing the risk of pulmonary and cardiovascular infections. They also complicate blood sugar control in people with diabetes.

The Importance of Good Oral Hygiene

The function of us dentists should be limited to correcting problems of congenital formation or accidental trauma, but problems caused by poor practice in terms of oral hygiene should be totally ruled out. Correct brushing is not enough to eradicate the agents and bacteria that damage the structure of the teeth.

The use of dental floss is necessary to penetrate those places where the brush cannot reach. It is also important to use rinses that eliminate and neutralize infectious agents that cause diseases such as gingivitis, cavities and bad breath.

We invite our visitors to this website to redefine as a family the true concept of what oral hygiene is, we also invite them to visit us to assess the current dental status of our patients.

Steps for a correct brushing:

1. Put some toothpaste on your brush. Your toothpaste must contain fluoride and carry the American Dental Association (ADA) seal. (Caution: Flour creams should not be used in children under 3 years of age).
2. Use short, back and forth brushing movements to clean the outer and inner surfaces of the teeth, as well as the chewing surfaces. Follow up and down motions to clean the inner surface of the front teeth.
3. Brush along the gum line. This is extremely important, some gum disease starts here. Brush gently to avoid damaging the gums.
4. Be sure to brush your back molars, bacteria accumulate in the back because brushing focuses on the front.
5. Brush your tongue to remove bacteria that cause bad breath.
6. Spit out the toothpaste and rinse your mouth with water or mouthwash.
7. Try to floss at least once a day, since most cavities occur between teeth.

Prophylaxis

In most cases, a regular dental cleaning is not enough to combat the accumulation of dental calculus. For this reason it is important to visit your dentist periodically, in order to generate a much more comprehensive cleaning. It is an excellent procedure to help keep the oral cavity in good health and also to stop gum disease.

Reasons for oral prophylaxis

Most oral diseases and complications can be avoided with good oral hygiene. It is a combination of home care, including regular brushing, flossing, and oral prophylaxis.

While brushing and flossing slows down the buildup of tartar, it's not possible to completely stop its growth. A regular visit to the dentist to remove these unavoidable buildups helps keep teeth in the best possible health. Considerably reduces the risk of gingivitis and periodontitis, which can lead to serious cavities, root canal treatments, tooth extractions, and other oral conditions.

Oral prophylaxis also gives dentists the opportunity to detect problems at an early stage. Some complications are due to factors that cannot be treated with oral hygiene. Since they are able to detect mouth cancers at an early stage. Oral diseases caused by other health problems or behavioral factors such as smoking and alcohol use can be detected early.

Procedure for a prophylaxis session

1- Assessment of your periodontal status: sampling, plaque measurement and bleeding rate. If necessary, use dyes.
2- Precise presentation of the results to the patients. Tips and exercises to improve oral hygiene.
3- Thorough scaling of the teeth and root surfaces with an air polisher and dental floss.
4- Polishing, cleaning interdental spaces.
5- Fluoridation.

Advantages of prophylaxis

1- Control of the growth of harmful bacteria. (Bacteria below the gum line are the most aggressive)
2- Prevents tooth loss by making the gum tissues adhere firmly to the teeth.
3- Prevents bleeding gums.
4- Reduces discomfort and inflammation of the gums.
5- Reduces dental sensitivity due to gum retraction.

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Oral Health Related Questions

What is a Dental Prophylaxis?

Dental prophylaxis is an oral cleaning dental procedure that promotes oral health. This can include everything from getting a dental checkup to getting sealants to protect your teeth from decay. Each service provides a different function for your teeth. Based on dental exams, the mouth is checked for cavities, gum disease, oral cancer, and more. X-rays check for any signs of tooth decay. Cleaning is then done to remove plaque, calculus (hardened decay) and tartar. Scaling or root planing is a form of cleaning or scaling to remove tartar and other deposits from the teeth, such as calculus. Flossing removes food and dental plaque between teeth. Polishing involves cleaning with a pumice-like paste that removes stains and plaque buildup.

Can children be given prophylaxis?

Children have special needs when it comes to dental care. They are extremely vulnerable to cavities and other dental problems. Poor oral health is one of the most common health conditions in childhood, which is why it is necessary to treat it preventively at an early age.

Pediatric dentistry specializes in helping children who experience fear and anxiety related to visiting the dentist. The main goal of early prophylaxis intervention in young children is to get them used to seeing the dentist early on. This way, the dentist can administer preventative procedures when necessary, such as sealants and fluoride treatments, to prevent future tooth decay.

Does Prophylaxis damage teeth?

Absolutely not, if the practice is carried out by a qualified professional with extensive experience. Prophylactic systems involve some polishing and scaling processes, which must be carried out with the necessary care to protect tooth enamel.

What does represent a high risk to oral health are the home practices carried out with needles, hooks or wires. Self-cleaning using sharps can cause infection of the periprosthetic joint as a result of bacteremia (bacteria in the blood). This occurs as a result of gum agitation, causing bacteria to travel from the mouth into the bloodstream.

Can sealants and fluoride treatment be applied after Prophylaxis?

The application of sealants is a procedure that can be performed before or after a prophylaxis. Preferably after taking advantage of the fact that the accumulated tartar and plaque particles have been removed. No prior or complementary examination is required for these procedures. The application of dental sealants and fluoride help reduce the chances of cavities at any age.

Why is dental cleaning important for oral health?

Most people only visit to the dentist when they feel pain or have problems with their teeth or gums. Do not make the same mistake. It is always best to prevent than to cure. This is why experts recommend seeing your dentist at least twice a year for a professional cleaning. Even if the person brushes and flosses regularly, and does not have any obvious dental problems, an oral health procedure every six months is important.

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