Preventive Services

Preventive Services

Scaling / Teeth Cleaning

It is the preventive oral hygiene measure that involves the removal of dental plaque and calculus from the tooth surface with the intention of preventing gingival and periodontal diseases. Dental plaque is a thin biofilm or mass of bacteria that grow on the tooth surface. Calculus or tarter is calcified dental plaque, it is hard yellowish mass that is formed by the minerals from saliva and found on the tooth surfaces near gingiva.

Gum care

There are various pathologies associated with the gums leading to the inflammation, the condition is known as gingivitis. There are certain factors leading to these pathologies and it requires complete profession care to prevent further damage. We at Benipal dental clinic provide holistic treatment that is not limited to scaling & curettage. Periodontal Flap procedures, Gingivoplasty procedures & gingivectomy procedures are few of the dental surgical procedures we provide to give complete gum care.

Fluoride treatment

Profession application of fluoride varnish is highly effective in reducing the risk of dental caries in teenagers. It is the most recommended preventive treatment for the permanent teeth in children with the high caries index during deciduous dentition.

Mouth Guards

Mouth guard or Night guard are customized professional rubber based material that fits the individual arch to protect the wearing of teeth due various etiologies. Night guards are used in the nighttime to prevent clenching and grinding of teeth while individual is sleeping.

Fissure Sealants

Permanent teeth with deep pits and fissures are highly susceptible to caries as it provides the medium for microorganisms to grow because of its limited access to mechanical cleansing. Pits and fissure sealants are tooth colored fluoride releasing flow able material. These sealants are applied with complete professional care in the deep pits to block the micro pores that facilitates the biological growth.

Sports Guard

Customized to individual needs sports guards are highly protective devices that are used to protect the teeth during various sports. These are build in specific recommended material that has harder inner surface (to protect teeth) & softer outer surface (to protect the oral tissue).

Oral Hygiene instructions

Oral Hygiene is integral part of dentistry. We make sure that before staring every treatment every individual must learn how to maintain complete oral hygiene to improve the dental and gingival health leading to overall healthy body. We provide specified oral hygiene instructions as per individual needs and educate the patient about proper brushing and flossing techniques.

Habit Breaking Appliances

Improper habits like thumb sucking, Mouth breathing, nail biting etc. lead to various dental and facial deformities. Habits breaking appliances help in timely intervention of breaking the particular habits to prevent further progression of disease.