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Conservative dentistry
Conservative dentistry focuses on preventing dental caries and treating tooth diseases caused by decay.
The aims of conservative treatment are:
- preventing the development of caries
- cleaning the carious cavity
- protecting the dental hard tissues and insulating the pulp against harmful external factors (chemical, bacterial and thermal)
- preventing the recurrence of the carious process
- preserving pulp vitality and restoring the shape of the tooth, along with its proper function.
Did you know that caries is the most common dental disease?
In its earliest stage, it is invisible and can be detected only with a diagnostic laser. Later, white spots with a dull surface appear on the teeth – clearly distinguishable from healthy, shiny enamel. If left untreated, caries leads to form cavities in the hard tissues of the tooth, damaging and irritating the inner tissue – the pulp. In extreme cases, caries can lead to tooth decay, which not only affects the appearance of the smile but may also endanger overall health by acting as a hidden source of infection.
With regular visits to a conservative dentistry specialist, patients can enjoy healthy teeth and a beautiful smile for many years to come.
With regular visits to a conservative dentistry specialist, patients can enjoy healthy teeth and a beautiful smile for many years to come.
As a result of digesting the sugars found in everyday foods, caries-causing bacteria in the mouth produce acids that dissolve tooth enamel and dentine. Unfortunately, this process is irreversible. Learn about the stages of caries development and how we can treat them.
Stages of caries development:
Bakterie próchnicotwórcze znajdujące się w jamie ustnej na skutek trawienia cukrów znajdujących się w pokarmach, które spożywamy na co dzień, produkują kwasy, które rozpuszczają szkliwo i zębinę zębów. Niestety jest to proces nieodwracalny. Poznaj etapy rozwoju próchnicy i sposoby jakimi możemy ją leczyć.
- Initial caries – is asymptomatic. The enamel begins to weaken due to plaque not being properly removed.
- Visible signs of decay – spots appear in fissures, interdental spaces, on the sides of teeth or near the gums.
- Enamel demineralisation – at this stage a cavity in the enamel is already visible.
- Dentine involvement – the decay reaches the dentine (tissue directly beneath enamel), often causing pain.
- Advanced caries / dental pulp infection – inflammation of the dental pulp developed and requires root canal treatment.
- Abscess formation – the most painful stage of caries development. If treatment is still avoided, the affected tooth is likely to be lost.
How to treat caries?
Abscess formation – the most painful stage of caries development. If treatment is still avoided, the affected tooth is likely to be lost.
- Initial caries – treatment consists primarily of applying fluoride preparations to promote remineralisation and inhibit further cavity development.
- Initial caries – treatment consists primarily of applying fluoride preparations to promote remineralisation and inhibit further cavity development.
- Initial caries – treatment consists primarily of applying fluoride preparations to promote remineralisation and inhibit further cavity development.
To effectively prevent tooth decay, it is crucial to maintain good oral hygiene, limit sugar intake, use fluoride toothpaste and mouthwash regularly, and visit the dentist regularly for routine check-ups and preventive treatments. By following these principles, you can significantly reduce the risk of developing caries and enjoy a healthy smile.
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