prevention
 While most people and, in fact, most dentists look at dentistry as a
profession that just treats dental and periodontal disease, at DentaSpa Holistic Dentistry we
believe that the best treatment is to prevent problems before they occur. DentaSpa Holistic Dentistry offers
a full range of services designed to maintain your teeth for a lifetime.
Dental decay occurs when a sticky film, known as plaque, adheres to
your teeth. Plaque is a breeding ground for acid producing bacteria that
demineralize tooth structure and cause decay. Daily removal of plaque
by proper tooth brushing and the use of floss is essential to preventing
decay. At DentaSpa Holistic Dentistry we take
the time to show you how to properly use these simple, but effective,
tools for proper hygiene.
Proper brushing and flossing techniques also eliminate the bacteria
that can cause gum disease, which is a painless, progressive infection
of the gums that can lead to loss of bone around the teeth. In recent
studies, gum disease has been linked to infection of the heart valves,
hardening of the arteries, heart attack and stroke.
A proper diet is essential to maintaining dental and periodontal health.
Our nutritional services can guide you in
the proper choice of foods to maintain dental health.
Once you've done all you can to create and maintain an environment conducive
to oral health, DentaSpa Holistic Dentistry offers
many additional services to prevent dental problems:
- Full examination and low radiation radiographs - At
your initial visit to DentaSpa Holistic Dentistry,
Dr. Ellis will complete a full examination of your teeth and gums and
explain any dental problems you may have, how they
can be corrected and how recurrence in the future can be prevented. DentaSpa Holistic Dentistry uses
state-of-the-art, low radiation x-rays and protective lead aprons to
insure your health. Thorough examinations are also performed at each
preventive visit to keep track of your progress to complete oral health.
- Oral Cancer Screening - At each visit, Dr. Ellis performs a complete
oral cancer screening examination including a check of the tissues
of the cheek, floor of the mouth tongue and throat. If anything suspicious
is seen, a simple brush test is used to make sure everything is healthy.
- Scheduled preventive visits- Even with effective plaque removal at
home, regular preventive visits that include examination and dental
cleaning are recommended.
- Sealants - To supplement your daily routine of brushing and flossing, DentaSpa Holistic Dentistry can
apply a sealant. Sealants are thin films of a plastic material applied
in the grooves on the biting surfaces of your teeth. This coating creates
a barrier to the decay causing bacteria in the tiny grooves where your
toothbrush can't reach. Sealants are most often applied in children
but can be used in young adults as well.
- Bad Breath treatment - Aside from being a social issue, bad breath
can also indicate the presence of oral and systemic disease. DentaSpa Holistic Dentistry takes
your problem with bad breath seriously and will undertake a thorough
evaluation to determine and eliminate the cause. Once the source of
the problem is determined, Dr. Ellis will recommend a specific treatment
that often includes special mouth rinses designed to eliminate bacteria
and brushing of the tongue.
- Bruxism (night-time tooth grinding) - If your jaw feels stiff or
if if you have difficulty opening your mouth wide, you may be grinding
your teeth at night. People with night-time grinding habits can wear
away tooth enamel and eventually destroy their teeth requiring crowns
and bridges to restore. Often a simple, plastic guard, worn over the
teeth at night, can protect them from costly and painful damage as
well as relieving head, neck, jaw joint and shoulder pain.
- Sports Dentistry - In people who play contact sports, the goal is
to limit injury to both the teeth and jaws. Properly fitted mouth guards
are considered essential in sports like football, boxing, martial arts,
hockey, basketball, skateboarding and others. Dr. Ellis and DentaSpa Holistic Dentistry can
provide comfortable sports mouth protectors for both adults and children
who participate in sports where dental injury is a possibility.
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