The good news is that many dental diseases it can be prevented almost completely.

At our Dental Clinic in Alcala De Henares, we show you some important tips, for both children and older people, to prevent oral diseases and dental infections.

Some of the the treatments that we recommend to follow for a proper dental prevention are mainly the following:

Topical application of fluoride

The topical application with fluoride on teeth, also prevents tooth decay, as it gives more strength to the tooth enamel.

 

 

Oral hygiene education

With the teachings of brushing techniques and oral hygiene you try to reduce, both tooth decay and the periodontal disease (swollen gums). It is very important to incorporate these habits from early childhood.

Occlusal splint

The uncontrolled gnashing of teeth while we sleep, has a highly detrimental effect on the teeth. Without any food to absorb the impact and while not having conscience to exercise control over the movement, the gnashing teeth at night is powerful enough to crack a nut: the pressure is 10 times the force registered during the normal chewing act.

Besides, the impact on the teeth takes place at odd angles, which makes it particularly destructive. This gnashing of teeth, or bruxism, It can last all night long. The consequences can be disastrous for our teeth. Some teeth may wear down to the level of the gums, or may snap, breaking all away or suffering a hairline fracture causing severe pain.
The bruxism can cause headaches and muscle pain stabbing, besides being a factor contributing mightily to more serious disorders of the temporomandibular joints, as a total lock-jaw.
To protect the teeth from this effect, an apparatus of plastic material that fits the dental arch is placed in the mouth, in order to avoid friction when sleping at night time. This bite splint is custom made for each patient.

Tartrectomy

It consists in the removal of calculus, and the elimination of tar or any dental calcium stored between your teeth. This procedure can be done by hand with the help of sterilized tools or with ultrasonic or laser tools..