Preventative Dentistry Christchurch

At Riverside, we believe prevention is better than cure. We take preventative care seriously, so we reduce the likelihood of extensive dental treatment in the future. There are a number of ways to prevent damage to teeth:

Fissure sealants

Fissure sealants are often used in children with deep grooves in their teeth. The deep grooves can be difficult to clean and lead to potential decay. By placing a small, tooth coloured sealant, we reduce the risk of decay forming.

Regular dental hygiene appointments

Keeping on top of your calculus and tartar levels with six monthly hygiene appointments will help maintain healthy teeth and gums and reduce the risk of periodontal disease. This can be undertaken by our dentists, or our dental hygienist.

Custom made mouth guards (sports)

At Riverside, we can create customised mouth guards to help protect your teeth and supporting bones for contact sport. Various materials and thicknesses are available depending on your sport. Everything is tailored to what works best for you, and you can even pick the colour! Custom mouth guards offer more protection than standard mouth guards because they are fit specifically for your teeth and mouth, making them more comfortable and reliable for protecting your teeth. 

Custom made night guards or bite splints

Does your partner complain that you keep them awake by grinding your teeth at night? Help them sleep a little easier and keep your teeth safe with a custom night splint. Designed to be comfortable for night time use, a night guard will protect your teeth from the long-term damage of frequent teeth grinding. Bonus: your partner won’t wake up cranky from a bad night’s sleep anymore! They can also help with reducing jaw joint pain and discomfort which is often associated with night time teeth clenching and grinding.

Tooth coloured fillings for tooth wear

Occasionally teeth can wear down and be more susceptible to sensitivity from temperature changes. Placing a filling on the tooth may help reduce the amount of tooth structure lost and ease the symptoms of sensitivity. Ask for your free sample of sensitive toothpaste to help too.

At home care

From dry mouth to whitening, we stock a wide range of products to help keep your teeth and gums healthy 24/7. We don’t have what you are after in stock? We can order from one of our many dental supply companies to get you the right product for your oral health.