Oral health, can be maintained with many preventive and restorative treatments from the moment the teeth first appear until the teeth are lost. However, the protection of the teeth and surrounding tissues is always the best treatment. Contrary to popular belief, tooth and gum diseases can be completely prevented with appropriate treatment methods. The most appropriate treatment method is determined by regular dentist appointments and personalized oral care plans. In these days when access to information is easier and dentistry technologies are advancing very quickly; tooth decay and gum diseases are still common.

Tooth decay and dental diseases

The cause of tooth decay and gum disease is bacteria and is considered a serious health problem. When the source of this problem is determined, the disease can be completely prevented and oral health can easily be transformed into perfect. Bacteria multiply and form plaque as food residue accumulates on the teeth and surrounding tissues in the mouth. Plaque has a gelatinous, white structure. Tooth decay or gum disease occurs depending on the type of bacteria that is dense in the plaque.

Oral and dental hygiene

Regular plaque cleaning and regular removal of food residues ensure perfect oral health. Plaque is the basic structure we focus on in tooth decay and gum diseases. Regular dentist appointments require tartar cleaning. The question that comes to the minds of most of our patients is “Why do I still have cavities in my teeth even though I brush my teeth regularly in the morning and evening?” Because; brushing method, brushing time, cleaning of the interdental surfaces are as important as the number of brushings. Brush bristles are insufficient to get between the teeth. When it is forced to get between the teeth with hard objects such as brushes or toothpicks, abrasions on the teeth, recession in the gums, and susceptibility to gum infection are seen. Appropriate dental floss (superfloss, etc.), interdental brushes of appropriate width and oral irrigators can be used to clean the interdental surfaces of the teeth. These auxiliary tools should be used regularly after each brushing. In addition; brush bristles are also insufficient in effectively removing plaque in the gum pocket. The gum pocket is the gum that folds over the tooth and has a depth of 1-2 mm. Plaque in this area can only be effectively removed with professional cleaning.

Tartar cleaning

The frequency of professional tartar cleaning varies from patient to patient, and should be done at least once a year. Again, most of our patients wonder, “Will tartar cleaning harm my teeth?” This thought is unfortunately misplaced. In fact, on the contrary, perfect oral health and effective plaque control are only possible with regular tartar cleaning. Each person is prone to plaque production and the same amount of plaque can lead to different results in each person. Plaque control is programmed specifically for each person, considering these differences. Professional cleaning, oral care training and plaque control are programmed specifically for each person with regular appointments. Unless oral care taught through training turns into a habit, professional cleaning only attempts to provide a temporary solution. Therefore, habits and regular appointments are important for continuity. Thus, oral health becomes effective and long-lasting.

Preventive and Restorative Treatments

Preventive treatments begin when the first baby tooth appears in a 6-month-old baby. Preventive treatments initiated when the mouth is healthy prevent possible problems that may occur and ensure that oral health is sustainable. It also prevents fear of the dentist, phobia and anxiety. Taking good care of baby teeth is an indication that the permanent teeth that will replace them and remain in the mouth throughout a person's life will remain healthy.

Aesthetic and beautiful smile

We have perfected our oral health, but our smile is still not as beautiful and aesthetic as we want, with which applications can we shape our smile without damaging the tooth structure and integrity? Many of our habits cause our teeth to move away from their aesthetic appearance. In current dentistry applications, changing the alignment and form of teeth without losing dental health are the most emphasized issues. With technological advances in methods and materials, these applications have become much simpler.Teeth whitening comes first among these applications.

Aesthetic dentistry

It changes only the color of the teeth without changing their structure and does this in a short time of 1-2 hours with chemical gels and special light devices. Another preferred application for our patients who want a change in both the color and shape of the teeth is porcelain laminate. Porcelain laminates are very thin leaf-shaped aesthetic front face coverings that are applied without abrading the teeth or with minor corrections. The most protective application in correcting and making aesthetic the crooked or spaced teeth and incorrect jaw relationships is orthodontic wire treatment. In cases where the crookedness is low, Invisalign treatment (transparent plate) and wire-free orthodontic treatments can be preferred, which are also aesthetic. It consists of a very thin transparent layer that is almost invisible when worn during the day.

Implant application in cases of tooth loss

In cases where tooth loss occurs despite advances in preventive and restorative treatments, implant treatment is preferred. Implant treatment has many advantages compared to other crown and bridge treatments. The first and most important of these advantages is that it allows filling the area where tooth loss is seen without having to cut and reduce the neighboring teeth. In this respect, implant treatment It is considered protective. The other is that it prevents the bone where the implant is placed from melting. With the differences in implant design and structure options, aesthetics and function are restored even under the most difficult conditions.