Prevention and Early Interception
Diet Modification
The understanding of what constitutes a tooth-friendly diet is very important. The availability of so much choice in our diet has huge consequences for maintaining oral health.
It is essential to regularly choose less acidic and sugar-filled foods in order to limit damage to teeth and gums.
Fluoride Application
Fluoride is routinely applied in a young population to prevent decay.
Our Department of Health states fluoride is beneficial.
Fissure Sealants
The most common area where dental decay starts is a fissure or groove on the teeth in the young population.
One of the best ways to prevent this occurring is to apply fissure sealants to vulnerable teeth.
Resin Infiltration
This is a relatively new technique to treat dental decay without drilling.
It involves applying resin to penetrate and seal a lesion in its early stages.
It can also be used to cosmetically correct white spots on front teeth.