Controlling Tooth Decay/CariFree

Decay Control

Treatment of Decay

Dental caries is one of the most common diseases worldwide and it is described as a complex process involving many factors including bacteria, oral PH, saliva and diet.  Listed below are the most effective steps available today to manage dental decay.

1.      Remove Cavities

Cavities are treated by removing infected “tissue” and restoring lost tooth structure with filling materials.

2.      Sealants

Sealants are preventative resin restorations bonded to natural tooth structure where tooth brush bristles cannot reach in pits and grooves and decrease the risk of decay on the biting surfaces of healthy teeth.

3.      Caries Test and Treatment Rinse

This is a new way to prevent dental cavities before they start.

A simple test can determine your risk of developing decay.

The quick and easy CariScreen test determines your level of decay-causing bacteria. It only takes one minute to determine if you are low, moderate or high risk of developing cavities in the future.

For the most accurate test results we advise you do not eat or brush your teeth for a least one hour prior

to the test.

Filling cavities restores the teeth but does nothing to address the problem - the bacterial infection. A simple at home pro-active treatment program using the Cari Stat Mouth Rinse will significantly reduce the harmful bacteria in your biofilm.

Once the biofilm has reached a healthy state the Cari Stat Maintenance Rinse is used to create an environment that prevents the harmful bacteria from returning and promotes the beneficial ones.

*Remember to recommend all family members do the rinse - science tells us that the harmful bacteria can be passed within the household so it is important that all family members are tested and treatment.

To find out more about the Carifree system  see www.carifree.com

       4.      Maintenance

 It is important to continue with regular continuing

 care appointments with your Dentist and Hygienist. 

Duxton Dental's Hygienists

                                                                               Solette Louw                    Micayela Hunter