CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY
CONSERVATIVE APPROACH – Dr. Jennifer N. Nguyen, DMD, FADIA – SOFTOUCH DENTAL, Lake Mary, FL
To ensure the integrity of the tooth structure, Dr. Nguyen uses a minimally-invasive, conservative approach to dentistry. The goal is always to preserve as much of the natural tooth structure as possible.
For an example, a traditional dentist may remove unnecessary healthy tooth structure when placing a new filling to treat tooth decay. This is usually seen as an acceptable practice, as it makes it easier for the filling to be placed. In contrast, Dr. Nguyen will do the very best to preserve 100% of your remaining, healthy enamel and dentine, removing only the dead or irreversibly damaged areas of the tooth’s structure.
This approach is used throughout multiple areas of dentistry, from restorative procedures such as the placement of crowns and inlays/onlays, to cosmetic dentistry procedures like dental bonding/contouring and even root canals.
This style of dentistry requires quite a bit of planning. Dr. Nguyen will create a customized treatment plan for each patient, based on their oral history and current dental conditions.
Catching oral issues early is also critical for this dental approach, so minor problems can be treated before they become more severe. For instance, with early diagnosis of a cavity, a conservative filling can be placed instead of an invasive treatment such as a root canal and a crown, That is why Dr. Nguyen emphasizes in preventative dentistry at SOFTOUCH DENTAL, with regular exams and teeth cleanings.
If a patient does require oral surgery or a more advanced treatment, Dr. Nguyen will use minimally-invasive dentistry for the procedure, such as adding bone material into the extraction site, instead of removing bone around the tooth as the traditional method.
Benefits Of Minimally-Invasive Dentistry:
The goal is to minimize patient discomfort and damage to the soft tissues. minimally-invasive approach has quite a few benefits:
More comfortable treatments – With a minimally-invasive approach and sedation, patients experience more comfortable treatments.
Shorter recovery times – Because damage to surrounding tissue is reduced, patients usually have shorter recovery times after a minimally-invasive procedure.
Preserves more tooth structure – This is why a minimal-invasiveness approach goes hand-in-hand with conservative dentistry. Because the underlying structures and material of the tooth are preserved, the end result is a more effective treatment that does not impact the structural integrity of the tooth.
If you are interested in minimally-invasive dentistry from Dr. Jennifer Nguyen at SOFTOUCH DENTAL, you can book your appointment online www.softouchdental.org , Call (407) 323-1010, Text (407) 808-9108 or drop by our office at 3232 W. Lake Mary Blvd. #1400. Lake Mary, FL. 32746. We look forward to seeing you & your family.