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- FAQ ORAL HEALTH THERAPY
- GUM DISEASE EXPLAINED #1
- GUM DISEASE EXPLAINED #2
- TOOTH DECAY EXPLAINED
- GUM DISEASE HEART DISEASE
- TMJ THERAPY
- Implant therapy
KEY HOLE DENTISTRY - MINIMUM INTERVENTION
Minimum intervention Dentistry (MID)
A proven treatment concept that is fast gaining popularity with dentists.
Decay and gum disease are caused by bacteria
If tooth decay can be detected early enough
- It can be treated and stopped by specific Fluoride therapy
- If decay has progressed further than Fluoride therapy can treat then Key Hole Dentistry is an option
- MID has several stages
- Identify the decay risk of the patient * saliva test * bacteria test *diet assessment
- Oral health advice * brushing advice * dietary advice * correction of mouth ecosystem balance
- Treating early decay with fluoride or other products to remineralise and stop early decay
- can mean [NO DRILL] or
- Treat more advanced decay using micro-dentistry techniques
- Magnification, very tiny diamond tips [ MICRO DRILL], targeting the decay
- Avoiding removal of good tooth substance
- Small anti decay tooth colored fillings [MICRO FILL]
- NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL SITUATIONS