PREVENTATIVE DENTISTRY

Ask any dentist and he’ll tell you: preventative dentistry is the best kind of dentistry. Preventative dentistry is the type of dentistry aimed at reducing the population of bacteria in your mouth to slow or even prevent the formation of cavities and treat gum disease.

Preventative dentistry has two main parts: your part and our part. Your part is by far the most important. First, you need to clean your teeth by brushing twice daily and flossing every day. Make sure you brush thoroughly for at least two minutes—use a timer to make sure you’re spending long enough brushing. When you floss, get between all the teeth, push the floss down to the gum line and curve it along the teeth on both sides of the gap. Your part also includes making your regular dental appointments so we can do our part.

Our part in preventative dentistry involves a more thorough cleaning as well as identifying emerging dental issues. During your routine appointment, we will remove tartar (also called dental calculus), which is actually fossilized bacteria film that collects in areas you regularly miss when brushing or flossing. Based on the build up of tartar, we may recommend changes to your regular oral hygiene regimen.

We will also evaluate your teeth to locate emerging problems so they can be treated before they become too serious. The sooner concerns about your dental health are detected, the more minimal treatment can be used and the better your natural teeth structure will be preserved.

If you are looking to protect your teeth for a lifetime of beautiful, healthy smiles, please contact Chapnick Dental in Barrie, Ontario to schedule an appointment today.