Treatment Type | Preventive Treatment | Targeted Areas | Cavity Prevention | Improved Oral Health | How It Works | Benefits | Ideal Candidates |
Pit and Fissure Sealants | Protects the chewing surfaces of molars and premolars. | Deep grooves of molars and premolars prone to food and bacteria. | Acts as a barrier, reducing cavities by covering grooves. | Prevents decay in hard-to-reach areas, protecting susceptible teeth. | Cleaning, sealant application, hardening process, smooth surface, protection from bacteria. | Quick, painless, long-lasting protection against cavities. | Children, adolescents, and adults with deep grooves in molars. |
Fluoride Treatments | Helps prevent tooth decay and strengthens enamel. | Weakened enamel, especially in areas prone to decay. | Strengthens enamel, protecting teeth from bacterial acids. | Enhances overall oral health by reducing cavity risk. | Application, absorption, hardening process, protection against cavities. | Reverses early decay, cost-effective, strengthens enamel. | Children, adolescents, adults with high cavity risk or exposed roots. |
Tooth Fillings | Restores teeth damaged by cavities and prevents further decay. | Chewing surfaces, sides, or root surfaces affected by cavities. | Fills cavities, stopping decay and preventing further damage. | Restores tooth structure, reduces sensitivity, and maintains function. | Preparation, filling application, hardening, sealing, polishing. | Prevents further decay, restores function, reduces sensitivity. | Children, adolescents, and individuals with frequent cavities. |
Orthodontic Treatment for Kids | Corrects misaligned teeth and jaw issues in children. | Crooked teeth, overcrowding, bite issues. | Aligns teeth properly, making them easier to clean and reducing decay risk. | Enhances bite function, improves facial symmetry, and supports long-term dental health. | Braces, aligners, or other orthodontic appliances gradually shift teeth into alignment. | Improves dental alignment, speech, and chewing efficiency. | Children with misaligned, crowded, or gapped teeth. |
Pulpectomy for Kids | Removes infected pulp from baby teeth to prevent further decay. | Baby teeth with deep decay affecting the pulp. | Eliminates infection and prevents the spread of bacteria. | Preserves baby teeth until natural exfoliation, ensuring proper development. | Decay removal, pulp cleaning, filling with biocompatible material, sealing. | Preserves baby teeth and prevents premature loss of teeth. | Children with deep cavities affecting the tooth pulp. |
Tooth Extraction | Removes severely decayed or damaged teeth to protect oral health. | Severely decayed, damaged, or problematic teeth. | Prevents infection from spreading to surrounding teeth and gums. | Prevents pain, swelling, and further complications from damaged teeth. | Numbing, extraction using specialized tools, aftercare instructions for healing. | Prevents infection, reduces pain, and improves oral function. | Children and adults with severely damaged or infected teeth. |
Teeth Cleaning | Removes plaque, tartar, and bacteria to maintain oral hygiene. | Plaque and tartar buildup on teeth and gums. | Reduces bacteria and lowers the risk of cavities and gum disease. | Promotes healthy gums, fresh breath, and overall oral well-being. | Scaling and polishing to remove plaque, tartar, and stains from teeth. | Prevents cavities and gum disease, keeping teeth clean and healthy. | Anyone looking to maintain good oral hygiene and prevent dental issues. |