with prophylaxis treatments, preventing tooth decay and other oral diseases. Professional hygienisation, proper home cleaning techniques, sealants, fluoridation and saliva tests are all ways to make life easier.
Teeth can straighten
in orthodontic treatments, using braces. Fixed or removable, for children and adults, they have the same purpose, to prevent cavities, periodontal disease, digestive disorders, headaches and back pain. This ensures maximum functionality and aesthetics necessary for a healthy body and mind.
Teeth can be beautified
through cosmetic dental treatments. Healthy, straight and protected, our teeth now deserve a treat. An in-office or at-home teeth whitening, maybe even a dental tattoo. They'll be literally sparkling.
Prophylaxis
Set of medical and health actions taken to prevent diseases (DEX 2004).
For the prevention of dental caries, it is good to know that there are three factors involved in its appearance and all of them can be combated:
Tooth itself, with its structure, shape and position: Structure may be affected by vitamin deficiencies or general health conditions, and can be improved by a balanced diet and fluoridation (topical applications or fluoride lozenges) thus making the tooth more resistant to cavities.
Form to be modified by seal (applications of white materials in the grooves of the mouldings to "soften the uneven relief" of the mouldings), thus retaining less food debris and becoming more resistant to decay.
Position can be corrected by orthodontic treatments(designed to solve those dental crowding/spaces that favour the retention of food debris, damage the gums and prevent proper hygiene), thus making the tooth more resistant to cavities. In addition, orthodontic treatments ensure, in addition to the health of the teeth, the health of the gums, bone and joints, achieving maximum functionality and aesthetics.
Bacterial plaque, i.e. those micro-organisms that can be successfully removed by a home sanitisation (brushing your teeth twice a day, using an appropriate technique, toothbrush and toothpaste; flossing and mouthwash at least once a day) if the cabinet (once every 6 months, where you can benefit from professional scaling, professional brushing and modern "airflow" hygiene techniquesIn addition, the advantage of regular visits to the dental surgery is to detect dental problems as early as possible.
Balanced and diversified diet is healthy for the whole organism, but as far as the development of caries is concerned, it's good to know the foods that increase the risk (carbohydrates, the most 'bad' of which are sweets and flour; increased frequency and duration of consumption, refinement, sticky consistency of these foods increase the risk), but also those that decrease the risk (dry, salty foods, cheese, dairy products, cocoa, chewing gum).
For cavities to occur, all the factors mentioned above must be present, the principle being the following: bacteria can be deposited on an unhygienised tooth, which use food from our diet to synthesise acid, which 'seeps' into the tooth, forming cavities. In conclusion, there are no dietary restrictions as long as your teeth are clean and protected!
One more piece of advice:
Dear parents, please go with your child for a first dental check-up before he has a cavity or is in pain; this way the first visit to the dentist will be a getting to know you and therefore a pleasant one. First impressions count!
