Preventive Dentistry

Features of Preventive Dentistry at Our Clinic

What is Preventive Dentistry?

Preventive dentistry is about taking measures to prevent oral problems such as cavities and periodontal disease before they occur. It aims to create an environment where cavities do not develop and to prevent periodontal disease from occurring or progressing. The key is to always maintain a low risk of cavities and periodontal disease.

In Japan, many people think, "I go to the dentist when I have a problem in my mouth." In contrast, in Western countries with advanced dental care, most people understand that "you regularly go to the dentist for check-ups and maintenance even if nothing is wrong = the dentist's office is where you go before your teeth hurt." Coming in regularly ultimately leads to reduced medical expenses and a lighter burden of visits.

Furthermore, from my own experience working in Japanese dental care, the difference between those who regularly receive dental cleaning and maintenance and those who do not is striking. This difference becomes particularly apparent from around the ages of 40 to 50, and it is no exaggeration to say that it is a turning point in whether you will be able to eat with your own teeth for the rest of your life.

To actively protect the health of your teeth and mouth, let's practice "preventive dentistry" through both "professional care" at dental clinics and daily "self-care" based on the guidance of dentists and dental hygienists. To that end, regular check-ups and cleanings at the dental clinic are essential.

To ensure you can enjoy healthy and delicious meals with your own teeth for your entire life, we recommend regular check-ups at least every three months.

About Our Clinic's Treatment System
(e.g., Dental Hygienist Assigned System)

Our Clinic Employs a Dental Hygienist Assigned System.

Since one dental hygienist is responsible for each patient, we believe the greatest benefit is that the distance between the dental hygienist and the patient becomes closer, fostering a trusting relationship and enabling higher quality oral care.

The goal of our dental hygienists is to protect the oral health of our patients throughout their lives.
To achieve this goal, we support the oral health of our patients with meticulous treatment and advice.

1. Builds Communication Because the same dental hygienist is in charge each time, staff and patients can communicate smoothly. Our clinic's feature is that the advantage of being able to provide advice tailored to the patient creates a sense of security in the patient's mind, making it easier to discuss concerns and anxieties without hesitation, and also raising their dental IQ (awareness of dental health).
2. Understands the Progress of Treatment Since the assigned dental hygienist is in charge from the first visit, they can immediately understand how the patient's oral cavity has changed from the start of treatment to the present. Also, by tracking the progress, they can identify areas where the toothbrush doesn't reach easily, allowing for effective advice and appropriate treatment as needed.
3. Can Propose Effective Treatment The assigned dental hygienist, who understands changes in the patient's gums, can consult with the dentist and propose appropriate treatment if they determine that medication or treatment is necessary. This is only possible because of the assigned dental hygienist system, where the same person monitors your mouth each time.
4. Can Accurately Understand the Flow of Treatment The assigned dental hygienist accurately understands what kind of treatment you have received so far, allowing treatment to proceed smoothly. They do not miss even small changes such as early-stage cavities or periodontal disease. This leads to early detection and treatment, maintaining and managing your oral health.

Importance of Preventive Dentistry

In preventive dentistry, you visit the dental clinic regularly for oral check-ups and cleanings to prevent cavities and periodontal disease. Receiving preventive dental care not only reduces the risk of cavities and periodontal disease, but it also has the advantage that even if a cavity without noticeable symptoms is found, it can be treated before it causes significant damage.

Maintaining healthy teeth without the need for fillings or extractions for a long time allows you to enjoy delicious meals throughout your life and also contributes to your overall health. It leads to a richer life. For a healthy life, good oral care habits from a young age are important.

About Regular Check-ups

What You Can Learn from Regular Check-ups and the Benefits of Having Them

Receiving Regular Check-ups (Maintenance) is Crucial for Maintaining Oral Health and Protecting as Many of Your Existing Teeth as Possible.

In addition to your daily brushing at home, regularly receiving check-ups (maintenance, teeth cleaning, etc.) at the dental clinic can reduce your risk of developing cavities and periodontal disease. If cavities and periodontal disease worsen, they can lead to tooth loss. Furthermore, in recent years, it has become clear that periodontal disease is a cause of systemic diseases such as heart disease and stroke.

To protect your healthy teeth and body, let's maintain oral health by balancing self-care at home with professional care at the dentist's office.
It is said that you should receive maintenance every three months, but the frequency of maintenance will vary depending on the condition of your mouth. At our clinic, we will inform you of a pace that suits you.

Also, once you develop a cavity or periodontal disease, it costs more money and time than the cost of regular check-ups (maintenance). By having regular check-ups (maintenance), treatment can also be relatively minor, so it has the effect of reducing the long-term cost of dental treatment.