PREVENTIVE DENTAL CARE
ORAL PROPHYLAXIS
Oral prophylaxis is a preventive measure that includes a routine oral checkup along with cleaning the teeth.
During the appointment, the dentist
• checks and cleans the teeth
• remove any plaque or deposits
• polish the teeth
• carry out scans or X-rays of the mouth to check for cavities or other problems
• updates on medical history
• oral cancer check
• advise the person on any other necessary dental work
DENTAL SEALANTS
Dental sealants are preventive procedure that protects the tooth from dental decay and establishes smooth and easily cleansible surface on the tooth. Dental sealants are a protective coating that is applied over the chewing surfaces of your back teeth or molars.
FLUORIDE APPLICATION/ VARNISH
Tooth coloured fillings / White fillings / Composite fillings are restorative material that restores a decayed or fractured tooth with a natural appearance.
Advantage of these Composite fillings is that it requires removal of only the damaged portion of the tooth leaving the healthy portion behind as it has the ability to bond to the teeth chemically.
It is quick, long lasting and gives a natural appearance to the tooth.
PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES
Dental public health services focuses on community oral health. Aim of public health service is conducting camps to prevent dental disease and create more awareness regarding oral health for the general public as a community.
