Preventive Dentistry

The main purpose is to prevent or avoid the manifestation of different diseases, or to at least reduce the degree of destruction of buccal-dental structures.

There are many forms of preventive dentistry, for instance:

• Oral cancer screening
• Dental decay evaluation
• Oral hygiene instructions to patients
• Digital x-rays
• Cleanings
• Fluoride
• Sealants
• Sport guard and night guards

Oral hygiene instructions to patients

Digital x-rays

Sealants (Before & after)

Preventive dentistry is the least expensive and the least invasive procedure helping maintain the life of natural teeth in good health.

Restorative Dentistry

Restorative Dentistry includes the treatment of diseases of the teeth, also the repair or replacement of damaged or defective teeth in order to bring them back to their best health.

Procedures that can be considered Restorative Dentistry include:

Endodontics

The treatment of the nerve is performed when nerves have been damaged by fractures, deep decay, or trauma, thus allowing to recover the function and esthetics that was lost, in its best possible way.

Periodontics

Periodontal disease can vary from a slight swelling of the gums to an escalated damage of the soft tissue and the bone, where the teeth can fall. Gum treatment (deep cleaning) is one of the most common treatments that can greatly benefit the oral health, eliminating one of the main causes of bad breath, bleeding gums, heart problems and stomach infections.

Prosthodontics

This part of Restorative Dentistry is focused in building the function, phonetics and esthetics altered in the oral cavity as a consequence of the loss of one or more teeth. It concentrates on the total or partial rehabilitation of the mouth by producing removable prosthesis (partials or full dentures), or fix prosthesis (crowns and bridges).

Full Dentures

Orthodontics

Teeth in bad position are hard to keep clean, develop prompt decay and periodontal disease orthodontic treatment provides the advantage of building a healthier smile, developing a beautiful smile and increasing the possibilities to keep our teeth for a lifetime.

Dental Extractions

The removal of teeth can be done for different reasons:

• Gross decay that has advanced into teeth
• Infection that destroys a significant part of the tooth or bone surrounding it
• Not enough space in the mouth
• Partially retained teeth
• Impacted teeth in bone

Dental Implants

Dental implants are metal components that integrate in the bone under the gums, once in place, it provides a strong foundation for a dental prosthesis made to match the natural teeth

Advantages of the dental implants:

• Superior appearance
• Improved speech
• Improved comfort
• Easier eating
• Better health
• Durability and convenience
• Increased self esteem

Dental implants have a success rate of 98% and can last for a lifetime with the proper care.