Dr. AminZadeh’s approach is forward-looking, to ensure your long-term health and well-being, and requires a joint effort.
During your visits to Dr. AminZadeh, he will carefully outline preventative measures that you can incorporate into your oral hygiene care to help prevent the onset or recurrence of dental issues. Rule of thumb guidelines for prevention include:
Tooth Loss
Caused by dental decay, gum disease or trauma. Meticulous attention to teeth and gum hygiene, using fluoride (toothpastes and mouth rinses) and chlorhexidine (mouth rinses) combined with regular dental check-ups at your dentist will help reduce the risks of tooth loss. In some cases, trauma is unavoidable, however wearing mouth guards and/or helmets with face shields while playing sports will significantly help.
Dental Decay
Some individuals are susceptible to tooth decay and must pay special attention to dental hygiene to avoid tooth decay that is usually accompanied with pain and costly treatments.
Meticulous attention to teeth and gum hygiene, using fluoride (toothpastes and mouth rinses) and chlorhexidine (mouth rinses) combined with regular dental check-ups at your dentist will help reduce the risks of tooth decay.
Cancer
Oral cancer has been linked to:
- The use of tobacco products
- The excessive consumption of alcohol
Abstinence will help mitigate the risks of contracting oral cancer.
Systemic Conditions
Obtaining excellent oral health will positively affect the state of your overall health and, conversely, poor oral health will negatively affect your general health. Attention to meticulous oral health, a healthy diet and regular exercise will significantly increase your overall health.