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Overview of Preventive Dentistry
Maintain a Brilliant Smile
To sustain excellent oral health, it is crucial that you visit your dentist at least once a year – and the vast majority of people should visit their dentist 2-4 times a year. Dr. Mafi can help you maintain a radiant smile with professional cleanings, through natural means and with preventive dental practice.
What is Preventive Dentistry?
Preventive dentistry aims to preserve healthy teeth and gums, and prevent dental caries and oral disease. Proper diet and plaque control will help you preserve your teeth for you lifetime. The core of preventive dentistry is you and your involvement. Dr. Mafi makes it her primary concern that you are educated about and attentive to your dental and overall wellness.
Dr. Mafi Focuses on You
Dr. Mafi’s San Diego dentist practice is centered on individual patient treatment, which is why every one of Dr. Mafi’s San Diego patients receives a thorough Initial Exam and Explanation, which lasts about 45 minutes. This is done to ensure the health of your gums and teeth as well as to detect any early signs of problems accurately.
The key to long-term oral health is proper home care. The second most important factor in oral health is regular check-ups. Visiting Dr. Mafi in San Diego regularly gives her a greater opportunity to discover problems early – when fixing them is less expensive and less likely to be problematic.
How Do I Implement Preventive Dentistry?
Bacteria in the mouth are generally the cause of tooth loss, decay and gum disease. These problems can be considerably minimized, and even prevented, through proper dental hygiene practiced regularly.
Elements of proper oral hygiene include:
- Brushing twice a day
- Flossing
- Eating a balanced diet
- Limiting between-meal snacks
- Seeing your dentist twice a year for cleaning and exam
Visit a Professional in Preventive Dentistry
Although preventive dentistry is maintained at home, there are several professional procedures that can be performed by Dr. Mafi to help avert problems and keep existing problems from becoming worse. All of the procedures in her San Diego office are achieved the natural way, using mercury free materials. Professional preventive dentistry procedures that Dr. Mafi performs in her San Diego office include:
- Sealants – Sealants close the natural pits and fissures in teeth, keeping bacteria, plaque and cavities from developing.
- Bite evaluation – Bite evaluations can help to control the biting force, preventing premature wear on your teeth.
- Filling cavities
- Restoring damaged, broken, worn or missing teeth
During your next visit to Dr. Mafi’s San Diego dentist office, ask her about preventive dentistry and what you can do to participate in your own oral health.
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