Process Essay: Prevention And Prevention Of Tooth Decay

Tooth decay is second to the common cold as the most widespread disease in the United States. It affects mostly children and teenagers, but adults are also susceptible. If not treated, tooth decay can lead to pain, missing teeth, and more serious conditions. Ignoring decay can also mean expensive and complicated dental work in the future. Tooth decay prevention is a must and basic step for an overall dental hygiene regimen.

Webster, TX dentist Dr. Das focuses on prevention in the battle against tooth decay. Because every mouth is different and cavity risk varies from person to person, Dr. Das recommends a personalized preventive regimen. Besides practicing excellent oral hygiene at home and seeing your dentist for cleanings and checkups, additional decay prevention may be needed if you have a high risk of developing cavities.

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Laser Cavity Detection
Dr. Das uses the DIAGNOdent cavity detection system to detect small cavities that may be invisible to the naked eye. Removing cavities when they are small is easier and involves much less discomfort than treating a big gaping hole in the tooth.
Regular Cleanings and Checkups
Regular cleanings and checkups are important because brushing and flossing are not enough to remove tartar and bacteria in hard-to-reach areas of your mouth. During a routine visit, a hygienist will clean and polish your teeth, and Dr. Das will take any necessary X-rays and check your mouth for cavities and other problems.
Fluoride Treatment
If you have a high risk of developing cavities, your dentist in Webster may recommend special toothpastes, mouthrinses, brushes, and more frequent cleaning appointments.

Fluoride treatment can also help rebuild damaged parts of your teeth and strengthen the enamel.

Dental Sealants

Dental sealant is a type of resin that is painted on the biting surfaces of the back teeth or any tooth with deep pits and grooves. Dental sealant seals off the grooves, making the tooth more resistant to bacteria. Sealant is usually applied to cavity-prone teeth in children, but adults can also have sealant applied to problem teeth.

The Importance of Having a Dental Cleaning and Exam Every Six Months

You may not think it’s necessary to come in regularly for a dental cleaning and exam. But the fact is that it is extremely important to come in every six months because in that amount of time, tartar and plaque can build up in your mouth and begin to affect your oral health. When you come in for a dental cleaning, we will erase tartar and plaque from those hard-to-reach places on your teeth so that your mouth will feel healthy and

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We know that you lead a busy life, and sometimes brushing and flossing your teeth may fall to the wayside. That is why a dental cleaning every six months can become very important. Also, if any further complications have arisen as a result of poor oral health, we can catch these problems and find a solution during your dental exam.

Talk to Dr. Das for more cavity prevention and tooth decay prevention tips. Call us at 281-500-9877 or click here to make an appointment.