What are the most common procedures associated with oral health?
* Preventive dentistry is very important. This refers to any treatment that will prevent or minimize dental problems. Examples of preventive dentistry are filling cavities while they are small, fluoride treatment, good home care, cleanings by the dental hygienists, mouth-guards, and orthodontics. * Infection control is very important too, as some doctors strongly believe in good in-office infection control. They adhere to a very high standard of instrument sterilization and treatment room cleanliness, which most doctors recommend for healthy teeth. * Gum treatment is very common, since over 75% of all adults have some form of gum disease. This can range from minor gum redness to severe periodontal disease, where the gum disease has dissolved some of the jawbone. Most doctors want to prevent gum problems by preventive dentistry. If a patient has gum disease, the doctor will outline a treatment plan to get the gums and teeth healthy again. * Root canals are common problem, because teeth
