PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY
Preventive dentistry plays a crucial role in maintaining optimal oral health and preventing dental problems before they arise. By emphasizing regular dental check-ups, cleanings, and screenings, preventive dentistry aims to identify issues early and address them promptly.
Additionally, practicing good oral hygiene at home, such as brushing and flossing daily, along with a balanced diet, can help prevent tooth decay, gum disease, and other oral health issues.
Dental sealants, fluoride treatments, and custom mouthguards are also common preventive measures that can safeguard teeth from decay, strengthen enamel, and protect against injury.
Incorporating preventive dental care into your routine not only promotes a healthy smile but also supports overall well-being by reducing the need for extensive treatments in the future.
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Regular oral examinations and cleanings are essential components of preventive dentistry, forming a crucial foundation for averting dental problems in the future. In addition to thorough cleanings, examinations, and X-rays, we offer fluoride treatments, sealants, mouth guards, and oral cancer screenings as part of the preventive care we provide.
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Oral Prophylaxis (Teeth cleaning)
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WHAT is Oral prophylaxis?
A dental prophylaxis is the thorough cleaning of the teeth and gums.
WHY Oral Prophylaxis?
Prophylaxis is an important dental treatment for stopping the progression of gingivitis and periodontal disease.
The Oral Prophylaxis PROCESS at Studio Aesthetique:
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We recommend a professional cleaning every 6 months. We are happy to send you reminders for your appointments to keep your teeth and breath looking and smelling fresh.
BENEFITS:
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Plaque removal
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Healthier looking smile
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Fresher breath
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Prevents periodontal diseases
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Fluoride Treatments
Following are part of preventive dentistry
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WHAT is Fluoride treatment?
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that helps build strong teeth and prevent cavities. Fluoride treatment can be beneficial to people at risk of tooth decay but may not be right for everyone.
WHY Fluoride treatment?
Fluoride rebuilds your teeth’s enamel, strengthening its defence against cavities.
The Fluoride treatment PROCESS at Studio Aesthetique:
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At Studio Aesthetique, we put the Fluoride application gel on the disposable trays and place it in the patient’s mouth for 3 minutes on each arch
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Fluoride treatment at Studio Aesthetique is quick simple and completely painless
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The patient will not be allowed to eat or drink liquids for 30 minutes
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It’s adviced twice a year to prevent decay.
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We recommend it for the entire family.
BENEFITS of Fluoride Treatment:
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Prevents dental decay
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Sealants
WHAT are Sealants?
Sealants are a protective varnish placed to protect the deep grooves in the molar teeth.
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WHY Sealants?
Sealants reduce the risk of cavities by 80%
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The PROCESS of Sealant Application at Studio Aesthetique:
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At Studio Aesthetique, we recommend pit and fissure sealants to all the patients who have very deep grooves in the molar teeth
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We etch the tooth and apply flowable resin material on the deep grooves of the molar teeth where risk of building cavities are greater.
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At Studio Aesthetique, we encourage all adults and children to have their permanent molars sealed.
BENEFITS of Sealants:
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It’s an inexpensive procedure that helps avoid expensive problems in the future.
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Mouth Guard
WHAT are Mouth Guards?
A Mouth guard is a flexible, comfortable silicon based biocompatible material tray which is worn on the upper or lower teeth.
WHY Mouth Guards?
Mouth guards are of two types-
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Night guards are given to bruxers and those that grind their teeth at night.
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Sports guard for our sports enthusiast.
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Mouth guards absorb and evenly distribute forces of impact and injury to soft tissue (gums) and hard tissue (teeth).
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We also recommend sports guard for swimmers, since excessive chlorine in swimming pools, can cause dental sensitivity and damage.
The Mouth Guard PROCESS at Studio Aesthetique:
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When a patient comes for a check up at Studio Aesthetique, we check for the stresses on the teeth, crack lines on the teeth and the wear and tear of the occlusal surface of the teeth due to clenching or bruxism
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We fabricate new custom-made silicon trays for the patients who need mouth guard
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BENEFITS:
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Teeth grinding at night cause severe dental issues. A mouth guard prevents damage
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Prevents Tooth and Jaw Pain. Bruxism can lead to other problems like jaw ache, headaches, tooth pain
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Promote Good Night Sleep
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Play impact sports without the worry of dental injuries
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Sleep Apnoea Therapy
WHAT is Sleep Apnoea Therapy?
The Sleep Apnoea device is a flexible, thin, and comfortable device adviced for habitual snorers.
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WHY Sleep Apnoea Therapy?
Are you experiencing:
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Loud and disruptive snoring
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Low energy grogginess or irritability throughout the day
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Severe headaches when waking up or falling asleep
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Grinding or clenching teeth while sleeping
The PROCESS of Sleep Apnoea Therapy at Studio Aesthetique:
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At Studio Aesthetique, we believe in addressing the long term health implications of sleep apnoea with our holistic and minimally invasive approach. Latest technology and testing methods are adopted to map sleep patterns.
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BENEFITS of Sleep Apnoea Therapy:
Our sleep appliances help gently reposition the jaw in less than a year as a permanent solution to obstructive sleep apnoea​
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Its non-invasive and results are quick
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The appliance is safe and pain free
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Comfortable and easy to wear
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Lessens the unhealthy and disruptive effects of snoring
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High success rate
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Oral Cancer Screenings
WHAT Causes Oral Cancer?
There are two known pathways leading to oral cancer. The first is tobacco and alcohol use. The other is through exposure to HPV (Human Papillomavirus – HPV16).
WHY do Oral Cancer Screening?
When oral cancer is detected early, survival rates are good (80-90%). These oral cancer screenings have the ability to detect early stages of oral cancer before a lesion is visible to our eyes.
The PROCESS of Oral Cancer Screening at Studio Aesthetique:
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The most effective way of surviving oral cancer is by early detection and treatment. Screenings for oral cancer is routine at SA.
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Our holistic approach to dental health makes us look closely into the soft tissues in your mouth.
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We use an 8-step approach to make sure our oral cancer screening is thorough.
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When in doubt, we recommend biopsy carried out by our skilled oral surgeons.
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Our senior oral pathologist, then looks into the tissues biopsy to give a detailed report.
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We handhold you through the entire process with gentle care and encouragement.
BENEFITS of Oral Cancer Screenings:
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The goal of oral cancer screening is to detect mouth cancer or precancerous lesions that may lead to mouth cancer at an early stage — when cancer or lesions are easiest to remove and most likely to be cured.
