Preventive Dentistry in Elsternwick
For the best preventive services in Elsternwick, visit Central Dental Elsternwick today.
Keeping your teeth and gums healthy for the rest of your life with minimal dental intervention is extremely important. That is why practising Preventive Dentistry for your teeth is at the heart of our practice philosophy.
Good Oral Hygiene and a Healthy Diet
The most important part of preventive dentistry is to brush your teeth daily with fluoride toothpaste and to brush your tongue. This will help remove bacteria from your mouth and also help freshen your breath.
Daily flossing is also recommended – it helps to clean out the tight spaces between the teeth. At your next dental appointment, ask our dentists for a quick flossing demonstration to make sure you’re getting the full benefit from using this tool.
Eating a balanced diet also helps to protect your teeth by providing them with the nutrients they need. Limit your sugar intake, including simple carbohydrates like white bread, and drink plenty of water throughout the day.
Who Benefits From Preventive Dentistry
Everyone benefits from preventive dentistry. Children, in particular, benefit because it allows their newly developing adult teeth to come in strong and healthy. Dental sealants and topical fluoride treatments help prevent decay in your children’s teeth. If you’re an ageing adult, you can benefit from preventive dentistry because it helps you to keep your real teeth.
Other Benefits of Preventive Dentistry
Some health problems that may be linked to poor oral health include;
Premature birth and low birth weight may also be linked to poor oral health. You should continue to practice or adopt good preventive oral health if you’re pregnant. This includes visiting your dentist for routine checkups during your pregnancy.
Visit Your Dentist at Central Dental Elsternwick
You should see your dentist every 6 months for an exam and scale, clean & polish of the teeth. A thorough dental examination, and radiographs when indicated, allows our dentists to identify problems early, and take care of them promptly before they should get worse. These can include dental problems like;
Preventive care dentistry FAQs
Learn more about preventive dental care in Elsternwick, Melbourne
If you have any more questions regarding preventive dental care, feel free to call and speak to the our dentists in Elsternwick, Melbourne, Australia! You can also schedule an appointment or call us on +61 3 9523 5067
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