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A new and effective preventive treatment for adult cavities
Adults often have more cavities than children and these can occur around existing fillings or crowns and can spread at the gum line. Tooth decay is a disease caused by a bacterial infection on the surface of the teeth and can be linked to your overall health, so it is important that this is prevented wherever possible.
Attention to your oral hygiene by regular brushing and flossing and controlling your intake of sugary foods can help to control the infection but some patients may need additional care from their dentist or hygienist. Extra help is often needed by patients who are at high risk with recurrent decay, gum recession, a dry mouth, or those who receive regular periodontal scaling.
Cavities in adults can be hard to restore, particularly those which appear around the gum line, and if you have one cavity it is likely that there will be more.
We are now able to offer our patients a new and affordable treatment which can help in the prevention of adult tooth decay. PREVORA™ is an invisible coating which is applied to the teeth in a series of short appointments after a risk assessment by your dentist. It kills the bacteria which live on the teeth and gives long term protection from the re-growth of these bacteria.
At your next appointment ask us to assess your risk of tooth decay and if you are one of the patients who would benefit from this treatment.
More information
Visit www.prevora.com or download a brochure
Important information about PREVORA
Patients are recommended to read the patient information leaflet for further details and to ask their dental professional to advise them about their risk of tooth decay. Prevora helps to prevent tooth decay in adults who are at high risk. It is not licensed for use in children.
