Preventive treatment

Preventing dental diseases leads to better oral health, avoiding discomfort and expensive treatments in the future. A healthy and beautiful smile is the result of excellent oral hygiene and regular preventive care, which not only improves dental health but also improves quality of life. Dental diseases can cause pain, reduce quality of life and, in the most severe cases, even lead to life-threatening infections. With diligent home care and regular visits to Alpine Smiles, you can reduce your risk of dental and general health problems.

What does preventive care involve?

Preventive care, also known as prophylaxis, focuses on preventing dental problems before they start. This approach includes daily care at home, as well as regular checkups and cleaning at our clinic. Proactive dental care, a healthy lifestyle and routine visits to Alpine Smiles will lead to better oral health and less expensive procedures over time.

Straight teeth last longer

Did you know that straight teeth can last longer and are less prone to wear? Aligning your teeth not only creates a beautiful smile, but it also promotes oral health by reducing irregular pressure and preventing premature wear and tear. Alpine Smiles offers orthodontic options to support both the appearance and the longevity of the teeth.

Factors that affect oral health

While good dental hygiene is essential, many factors affect oral health:

• Tooth wear: Clamping, grinding, lifestyle changes, and certain habits or health conditions can accelerate tooth wear. Although natural wear and tear is part of aging, changing habits can lead to premature wear and tear, affecting teeth, jaw muscles, and joints.

• Dry mouth: Reduced saliva flow, common with age, medications, or conditions such as Sjögren's disease, increases the risk of tooth decay, bad breath, and infections. Saliva plays a key role in cleaning and protecting teeth, so managing dry mouth is critical.

• Pregnancy: Pregnancy hormones can loosen the gums, create spaces where bacteria can accumulate, increase plaque buildup, and the risk of diseases such as gingivitis. Pregnant women benefit from preventive care to keep their teeth and gums healthy.

• Sugar and acidic foods: Frequent exposure to sugars and acids can damage tooth enamel and increase the risk of tooth decay. The bacteria in the plaque transform sugars into acid, which weakens the enamel, underlining the importance of limiting sugary and acidic foods.

Oral health and general health

Oral health affects overall body health. Poor dental health is linked to an increased risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and other serious health conditions. Regular checkups at Alpine Smiles can reveal early signs of oral and systemic health problems, promoting oral and general well-being.

How to prevent oral health problems

1) Practice good oral hygiene
Brushing your teeth twice a day, using dental floss or interdental brushes, and incorporating fluoride can help prevent tooth decay and keep your gums healthy. Fluoride strengthens the enamel, making it more resistant to acids.

2) Choose a healthy lifestyle
Limiting sugar and acid intake, avoiding tobacco and minimizing snacking are essential to prevent tooth decay and gum problems. Tobacco and sugary foods increase the risk of tooth decay, gum disease, and tooth wear.

3) Visit Alpine Smiles regularly
Regular checkups allow us to identify and address early signs of tooth decay, gum disease, or wear and tear. For example, tooth decay may develop slowly and without symptoms, but may cause severe pain if it reaches the nerve. Early diagnosis allows for simpler and cheaper treatments.

Why invest in preventive care?

Investing in prevention is one of the best ways to maintain lasting dental and general health. By solving problems early on, complex procedures and additional costs are avoided in the future. Straightening your teeth, limiting sugar, quitting smoking, and following good oral hygiene habits are among the best ways to maintain a beautiful smile for a lifetime.