These treatments are aimed at promoting, maintaining, and — when necessary — restoring patients' oral health, to prevent or treat the conditions that commonly affect teeth and gums, which are usually associated with poor oral hygiene habits or improperly applied hygiene practices.
Preventive dentistry includes practices we need to carry out at home starting from the first year of life, as part of daily maintenance, as well as treatments that should be performed at the dental clinic on a scheduled basis — typically once or twice a year.
If you have the habit of visiting your dentist regularly, these treatments tend to be simple and affordable.
Our preventive dentistry services include:
- Dental cleaning
- Pit and fissure sealants
- Basic prevention program
Dental cleaning:
This is the treatment we should undergo every 6 months to remove stains, dental plaque, and tartar, which naturally build up around our teeth. If not removed regularly, this buildup can cause problems in the supporting tissues of our teeth.
More than just a dental cleaning!
At Grupo Dental Nieto, we offer Suiza EMStechnology, the world leader in developing innovative solutions for excellent, pain-free results across all types of treatments. Their technology, applied through ultrasonic scalers and air-polishing devices, allows us to offer you a better experience during and after your dental cleaning.
Preventive Sealants
This treatment is used on healthy teethand consists of applying a plastic material to the natural pits and fissures found on molars and certain other teeth — grooves that are difficult for a toothbrush to clean effectively. The sealant's purpose is to prevent the development of tooth decay.
It's important to note that, since this treatment doesn't involve creating a cavity in the tooth it is non-invasive — quick, simple, and completely painless.
Fissure sealants are, without a doubt, one of the best investments you can make in your own dental health or your children's.
Basic Prevention Program
The goal of prevention is to educate patients and encourage the daily at-home habits needed to maintain proper oral health.
Why isn't brushing alone enough?
Beyond proper brushing technique, daily flossing, mouthwash, and other aids play an important role in preventing tooth decay and gum problems.
It's never too late to start — visit us so our specialized dentists can teach you the proper techniques to help improve your oral hygiene habits.