Most people already know that having a clean
mouth is very important. It makes you feel good about yourself and it gives you
fresh breath and a great smile. You have probably also heard that brushing and
flossing your teeth daily are necessary for good dental health.
But like many people in Montreal, you may not be
sure what all the fuss is about when it comes to preventive dentistry services.
Here is the simple truth about caring for your teeth. Brushing teeth every day,
with a soft-bristled brush, and flossing between your teeth, removes plaque
from between the teeth, areas where the toothbrush can’t reach. The following
preventive dentistry services are essential in preventing gum disease and
maintain good oral health.
Preventive Dentistry
Importance
By taking care of your teeth, eating a balanced
diet and visiting your dentist regularly, you can have healthy teeth and an attractive
smile your entire life.
Like you, we work hard to prevent dental problems
before they occur. Subsequently, here are some of our preventative services.
Adult and Child
Teeth Cleanings with Fluoride Treatment
When it comes to children and adults, they should
receive fluoride treatment every six months. Almost any patient can benefit
from this fluoride application immediately after a dental cleaning in our
office. It’s a simple preventive dentistry service that makes a big impact.
Sealants for
Children
We can provide a special sealant for children’s
teeth that flows onto their biting surface. This preventive dentistry service
can significantly reduce the potential for dental caries (cavities) in young
people.
Deep Cleaning
(Scaling and Root Planing)
Periodontal
Examination: Using a preventive dentistry measuring instrument, Dr. Slepchik will examine your pocket
depth between each tooth. Pocket depth is the length between the top of the gum
and where the gum attaches itself to the tooth. Pocket depth that extends
beyond the normal ranges of good oral health may require surgical or
non-surgical therapy (scaling and root planning), an excellent home care
regimen on the part of the patient.
Caries (Cavity)
Examination
During this visit Dr. Slepchik or Dr. Deylami locates areas of
decay both on chewing surfaces and between teeth. He uses both clinical exams and radiographic findings to determine the most
conservative treatment plan for your oral needs. This preventive dentistry approach
can help determine the best course of action.
If you are a tobacco user, you are in primary
danger of oral cancer. More than 8,000 deaths were attributed to oral cancer
through early detection of pre-cancerous lesions. We provide an oral cancer
screening at each preventive dentistry care appointment.
Occlusal Examination
The forces of your bite can sometimes affect positioning
of the jaw and teeth. Through minor polishing of the enamel surfaces or
fillings of the teeth, Dr. Slepchik can help redistribute and redirect the biting forces. Adjustments to
chewing surfaces can often eliminate headaches that occur as a result of
irregular biting patterns.
Temporomandibular
Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction Examination
TMJ is a condition that can put stress on the
temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Causes of TMJ disorders vary, but include
misaligned bite, bruxism (teeth grinding), among other factors. Unfortunately,
TMJ if not corrected, can result in very painful symptoms, from headaches to
ear and neck pain, just to name a few. In general, it is best to seek
treatment. Usually a Nightguard fabrication is indicated.
When plaque extends below the gum line,
gingivitis can deteriorate into a condition known as periodontitis, which is an inflammation that can erode the
ligament and bone beneath your gums, creating deep pockets that foster the
growth of destructive bacteria. Treatment may include the use of antibiotics
and root planning (deep scaling of the bacteria filled pockets).
