Understanding your risk for dental caries (cavities) is essential for maintaining optimal oral health. A caries risk assessment evaluates various factors, including diet, oral hygiene habits, medical history, and lifestyle choices, to determine your susceptibility to cavities.

Based on the assessment results, your dentist may recommend personalized preventive strategies such as:

• Fluoride Treatments: Strengthen tooth enamel and help prevent decay.
• Dental Sealants: Protect the chewing surfaces of molars from plaque and food particles.
• Dietary Counseling: Provide guidance on reducing sugar intake and choosing tooth-friendly foods.
• Enhanced Oral Hygiene Practices: Tailored advice on brushing, flossing, and using antimicrobial mouth rinses.

By identifying and addressing individual risk factors, these personalized strategies can significantly reduce the likelihood of developing cavities and promote long-term oral health.

Protective restorations, such as dental sealants and fluoride varnishes, are applied to teeth to prevent decay:

• Dental Sealants: Thin coatings applied to the chewing surfaces of back teeth, sealing out food and plaque.
• Fluoride Varnishes: Applied to the tooth surface to strengthen enamel and resist decay.

These treatments are especially beneficial for children and individuals at high risk for cavities.

Curodont Repair Fluoride Plus is an innovative, non-invasive treatment designed to remineralize early-stage cavities, preventing the need for more invasive procedures. It works by:

• Delivering fluoride and calcium to the tooth enamel.
• Strengthening weakened areas, making them more resistant to decay.

This treatment is especially beneficial for children and individuals at high risk for cavities, offering a painless and effective solution to early tooth decay.

Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) is a topical solution that can arrest the progression of cavities by:

• Killing bacteria in the decayed area.
• Hardening the decayed tissue, preventing further damage.

It’s a quick and painless treatment, often used for patients who may not be candidates for traditional fillings.

Interim Therapeutic Restoration (ITR) is a minimally invasive technique for filling cavities without the need for drilling. It involves:

• Cleaning the decayed area using hand instruments or slow-speed rotary tools.
• Sealing the cavity with a biocompatible material, such as glass ionomer cement, which releases fluoride to help prevent further decay.

This approach is especially useful for young children, anxious patients, or individuals with special health care needs. ITR serves as a provisional treatment to stabilize caries lesions when traditional restorative care is not immediately feasible.

Teeth grinding, or bruxism, can lead to tooth wear, jaw pain, and headaches. A custom-made night guard offers several benefits:

• Protects teeth from grinding and clenching during sleep.
• Reduces jaw strain and associated discomfort.
• Prevents tooth damage and preserves dental work.

Consult your dentist if you suspect you grind your teeth at night. A custom night guard can provide a comfortable and effective solution to protect your oral health.

Professional teeth whitening treatments effectively lighten teeth and remove stains caused by:

• Foods and beverages such as coffee, tea, and wine, which contain pigments that adhere to tooth enamel.
• Tobacco use, including smoking and chewing, which causes stubborn stains from nicotine and tar.
• Aging and certain medications, which can thin enamel and cause intrinsic discoloration.

Consult your dentist to determine the most suitable whitening option for your needs. Professional treatments usually deliver faster and more effective results than over-the-counter products, helping you achieve a brighter, healthier smile.