Preventative Dentistry

According to the Canadian Dental Association, keeping a healthy mouth is an important factor in a healthy lifestyle. Poor oral health can greatly affect a person’s quality of life. Young or old, prevention in the most important step that you can take to preserve your oral health, and your smile so it will last you a lifetime.

CARING FOR YOUR TEETH: PREVENT DECAY/CAVITIES

At Coastal City Dunsmuir Dental Centre, we are constantly looking for new innovated ways to bring our patients optimal dental care. We are proud to offer to your patients the CariFree Program.

Through studies and research, the treatment of the most common disease in the world is changing. Dental decay (cavities) can be treated and prevented with new treatment options.

People who are susceptible to decay will continue to have their teeth break down due to cavities, unless the environment in which their teeth are situated in changes. High bacteria and acid levels lead to further cavities.

The CariFree Program is a new way to prevent cavities before they start. CariFree employs advanced science and technology to promote strong, healthy teeth and to protect your long term dental health. CariFree has a wide range of products including:

Bad Breath (Halitosis)

The majority of bad breath problems begin in the mouth.

• Bad breath that is of oral cavity origin can be traced to a sulfur compound produced by bacteria. Dead and dying bacterial cells release this sulfur compound which gives the breath an unpleasant odor.

• Bacterial plaque and food debris accumulate on the back of the tongue. The tongue’s surface is extremely rough and bacteria can accumulate easily in the cracks and crevice.

• Large amount of sulfur compounds can be produced in this area, making it a frequent site of origin for bad breath.

• The tooth attracts bacteria containing plaque and if not cleaned regularly and thoroughly, this can result in large accumulations of bacteria which result in bad breath

• People who have periodontitis often experience bad breath because of bacteria accumulating in areas that are not cleaned easily, such as deep pockets around teeth

• Fortunately, treatment is very effective for people who have had bad breath of mouth origin

  
  

Halitosis - Oral Health Treatment

• Periodontal disease and/or cavities should be treated and repaired

• Oral infections must be eliminated or impacted teeth may need to be removed.

• Good oral health must be stressed, including cleaning the teeth and tongue. Once the oral infection is treated and cured, mouth wash and toothpastes may have some effectiveness in managing oral odor. Ask general or cosmetic dentist for a product that may be helpful to you.

Bad breath sufferers should feel encouraged to seek treatment because of high success rate in managing the problem. Watch the video below to find out more about “What causes bad breath?”