Maintenance dentistry involves treatment against dental caries (decay), as well as prophylaxis as it is generally understood. It includes, among other things, treatment of dental cavities, treatment of pulpal diseases (root canal treatment), removal of dental deposit and tartar, training in proper tooth-brushing and application of oral hygiene products, and prevention of caries through the use of fluoride products. Currently, maintenance treatment may be completely painless, and thanks to modern materials the final effect may by highly aesthetic.
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