Профілактична стоматологія для дорослих
Treatment
Protect ваші зуби for a lifetime with a персоналізований preventive care programme that catches problems early and keeps your mouth healthy.
About the treatment
Preventive dentistry for adults is a proactive approach to здоров'я порожнини рота that focuses on stopping dental problems before they start rather than treating them after damage has occurred. While most people associate the dentist with fillings, extractions, and pain, the reality is that the vast majority of dental diseases are entirely preventable with the right care routine and professional support. The foundation of adult preventive dentistry includes regular professional examinations, dental cleanings (prophylaxis), фторид treatments, and персоналізований risk assessments. У BestDent, we go beyond simply looking for existing problems. We evaluate your individual risk factors for cavities, захворювання ясен, oral cancer, and tooth wear, then create a tailored prevention strategy that addresses your specific vulnerabilities. Adult здоров'я порожнини рота faces unique challenges that differ from childhood. Gum recession exposes vulnerable root surfaces to decay. Medications for blood pressure, depression, allergies, and other conditions cause dry mouth, dramatically increasing cavity risk. Accumulated stress leads to teeth grinding that wears down емаль and cracks teeth. Previous dental work like fillings and crowns ages and develops gaps where bacteria can infiltrate. Without active preventive management, these factors compound over time. The evidence is clear: patients who maintain regular preventive care keep their природні зуби significantly longer, require far fewer emergency visits, and spend substantially less on стоматологічне лікування over their lifetimes. Prevention is not just better for ваші зуби; it is better for your overall health, as захворювання ясен has been linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes complications, respiratory infections, and adverse pregnancy outcomes.
We can make your smile look great
Protect ваші зуби for a lifetime with a персоналізований preventive care programme that catches problems early and keeps your mouth healthy.
Keep your teeth healthy
Your dentist performs a thorough examination of every tooth, the gums, tongue, cheeks, palate, throat, and jaw joints. This includes checking for cavities, cracks, gum pockets, bite abnormalities, signs of teeth grinding, and any suspicious soft tissue changes. The goal is a complete picture of your current здоров'я порожнини рота status.
The benefits of our dental treatments
- Catches cavities, захворювання ясен, and oral cancer at the earliest, most treatable stages
- Removes hardened tartar and bacterial biofilm that brushing and flossing cannot reach
- Reduces the likelihood of needing кореневий каналs, extractions, or complex restorative work
- Maintains fresh breath by eliminating the bacteria that cause chronic bad breath
- Preserves existing dental work by monitoring fillings, crowns, and implants for early signs of failure
- Protects overall health by managing the oral-systemic disease connection
- Provides a персоналізований home care plan tailored to your specific risk factors
- Saves significant time and money compared to treating advanced dental problems
- Identifies teeth grinding and bite issues before they cause irreversible damage
- Keeps your natural smile looking its best with professional stain removal and polishing
Для кого підходить?
- All adults who want to maintain their природні зуби for life
- Those with a history of frequent cavities or multiple fillings needing replacement
- Patients at risk for or already experiencing early захворювання ясен (гінгівіт)
- Adults with systemic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or autoimmune disorders
- Those taking medications that cause dry mouth as a side effect
- Smokers and former smokers who face elevated risk for захворювання ясен and oral cancer
- Patients with a family history of tooth loss or severe захворювання ясен
- Those who grind or clench their teeth, whether during the day or at night
- Adults with crowns, bridges, implants, or other restorations that need monitoring
- Anyone who has not visited a dentist in over a year and wants to get back on track
Процес Лікування
Comprehensive Oral Examination
Your dentist performs a thorough examination of every tooth, the gums, tongue, cheeks, palate, throat, and jaw joints. This includes checking for cavities, cracks, gum pockets, bite abnormalities, signs of teeth grinding, and any suspicious soft tissue changes. The goal is a complete picture of your current здоров'я порожнини рота status.
Digital Radiographic Assessment
Low-dose digital X-rays reveal problems invisible to the naked eye, including decay between teeth, втрата кістки around roots, hidden infections, and impacted teeth. The frequency of X-rays is tailored to your risk level, with most patients needing bitewing films annually and a full-mouth series every three to five years.
Oral Cancer Screening
A systematic visual and tactile examination of all soft tissues in the mouth, including the tongue, floor of the mouth, palate, and throat, checks for any unusual lumps, sores, colour changes, or textural abnormalities. Early detection of oral cancer dramatically improves survival rates, making this screening a vital part of every контрольний огляд.
Personalised Risk Assessment
Based on your examination findings, medical history, medications, diet, and lifestyle, ваш стоматолог assigns risk levels for cavities, захворювання ясен, and tooth wear. This assessment determines the specific preventive measures you need and how frequently you should return for professional care.
Professional Cleaning and Scaling
A dental hygienist uses ultrasonic instruments and hand scalers to remove plaque and calcified tartar from above and below the лінія ясен. The teeth are then polished with a prophylaxis paste to remove surface stains and create a smooth surface that resists plaque accumulation. Stubborn stains may be addressed with an air-polishing system.
Fluoride Treatment and Desensitisation
Professional фторид varnish is applied to strengthen емаль and protect exposed root surfaces. For patients with sensitivity, desensitising agents are applied to vulnerable areas. This treatment takes just minutes and provides protection that lasts for months.
Personalised Home Care Coaching
Your dental team demonstrates the most effective brushing and flossing techniques for your specific situation, recommends appropriate products such as electric toothbrushes, interdental brushes, or prescription-strength фторид rinses, and addresses dietary habits that may be undermining your здоров'я порожнини рота. This coaching is tailored, not generic.
Treatment Planning and Recall Scheduling
Any identified issues are discussed with clear варіанти лікування and priorities. Your next preventive appointment is scheduled based on your individual risk level, typically every three to six months. High-risk patients benefit from shorter intervals, while low-risk patients may extend to annual visits.
Часті Питання
How often should adults visit the dentist for a контрольний огляд?
Most adults should visit every six months, but the ideal frequency depends on your individual risk profile. Patients with active захворювання ясен, high cavity rates, or systemic health conditions may need appointments every three to four months. Low-risk patients with excellent здоров'я порожнини рота may be able to extend to annual visits.
Is professional cleaning really necessary if I brush and floss daily?
Yes. Even with excellent home care, plaque hardens into tartar within 24 to 48 hours in areas that are difficult to reach. Once tartar forms, it cannot be removed with a toothbrush or floss. Professional cleaning also removes the bacterial biofilm that forms below the лінія ясен, where your toothbrush simply cannot reach.
Are preventive стоматологічне лікуванняs painful?
The vast majority of preventive treatments, including examinations, X-rays, фторид application, and routine cleanings, are painless. If you have sensitive teeth or significant tartar build-up, the cleaning may cause brief discomfort, but your hygienist can use a topical numbing gel or adjust their technique to keep you comfortable.
Why should I visit the dentist if nothing hurts?
Most dental diseases are painless in their early stages. Cavities can grow to a significant size before causing symptoms, and захворювання ясен can destroy bone around teeth without any pain at all. By the time you feel pain, the problem is usually advanced and requires more complex treatment. Regular контрольний оглядs catch issues when they are small and simple to fix.
Does preventive dentistry really save money in the long run?
Overwhelmingly, yes. A professional cleaning and контрольний огляд is a fraction of the cost of a кореневий канал, crown, implant, or gum surgery. Studies consistently show that patients who maintain regular preventive care spend significantly less on стоматологічне лікування over their lifetimes than those who only visit when problems arise.
Can захворювання ясен be reversed?
Gingivitis, the earliest stage of захворювання ясен, is fully reversible with professional cleaning and improved home care. Once it progresses to пародонтит, where втрата кістки has occurred, the damage cannot be reversed but can be stopped and managed. This is precisely why early detection through regular контрольний оглядs is so critical.
What is the connection between здоров'я порожнини рота and general health?
Extensive research has established links between захворювання ясен and cardiovascular disease, diabetes, respiratory infections, rheumatoid arthritis, and complications during pregnancy. The chronic inflammation and bacteria associated with untreated захворювання ясен can enter the bloodstream and affect organs throughout the body.
How does smoking affect dental health?
Smoking is one of the most significant risk factors for захворювання ясен, dramatically increasing the rate of втрата кістки around teeth. It also impairs healing after dental procedures, increases cavity risk due to dry mouth, stains teeth, and is the leading cause of oral cancer. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your здоров'я порожнини рота.
What should I do if I haven't been to the dentist in years?
Simply book an appointment. There is no judgement, and it is never too late to start taking care of ваші зуби. Your dentist will perform a комплексний assessment, address any urgent issues first, and then create a realistic plan to get your здоров'я порожнини рота back on track step by step.
Does BestDent offer персоналізований preventive care plans?
Yes. У BestDent, every patient receives a персоналізований risk assessment and a tailored preventive care programme. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, we evaluate your specific risk factors and design a plan that includes the right appointment frequency, targeted treatments, and home care recommendations for your individual needs.
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