Assessment first
Your oral health, preferences and medical history shape the recommendation.
Habit Interception in Dentistry
in Dubai.
Habit interception involves the use of behavioral techniques, counseling, and dental appliances to prevent or correct harmful oral habits. It aims to minimize the impact of these habits on teeth, gums, and overall oral health.
Understanding habit interception in dentistry.
Habit interception involves the use of behavioral techniques, counseling, and dental appliances to prevent or correct harmful oral habits. It aims to minimize the impact of these habits on teeth, gums, and overall oral health.
Discuss the habit and its impact with your dentist.
Understand the alternatives
The plan depends on your child’s age, cooperation, growth and oral health. The dentist will explain the proposed care, alternatives and any preparation to the parent or guardian.
Is this treatment
right for you?
An examination is needed to decide whether this treatment suits your oral health and goals.
Ask our teamHabit interception involves the use of behavioral techniques, counseling, and dental appliances to prevent or correct harmful oral habits. It aims to minimize the impact of these habits on teeth, gums, and overall oral health.
Risks and alternatives
The plan depends on your child’s age, cooperation, growth and oral health. The dentist will explain the proposed care, alternatives and any preparation to the parent or guardian.
How treatment works.
The exact sequence and number of appointments depend on your assessment.
Assessment and planning
Your first appointment
Discuss the habit and its impact with your dentist.
Discuss the plan
Bring your medical history and any relevant previous records. Discuss alternatives, costs and the appointments involved before agreeing to treatment.
Habit Interception in Dentistry
Step 2
Bring a list of any concerns or questions.
Step 3
Stay positive and supportive, especially for children undergoing treatment.
Reviews and ongoing care
Care at home
Follow the care instructions given for your individual treatment.
Follow-up
Keep scheduled reviews and contact the team if you develop concerns.
Aftercare and reviews.
Follow the instructions provided for your treatment and keep the team informed of any concerns.
Follow the care instructions given for your individual treatment.
Keep scheduled reviews and contact the team if you develop concerns.
Visits and costs.
Meet our doctors.
Dr. Shyam Sakhuja
Periodontist & Implantologist
Dr. Bora Guneri
General & Cosmetic Dentist
Dr. Susan Joseph
Senior Dentist
Dr. Jeff Zacharia
Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Lincy Stephen
Specialist Orthodontist
Dr. Della Scaria
General & Cosmetic Dentist
Dr. Dana Taher
General & Cosmetic Dentist
Dr. Ansia Sadiqi
General Dentist & Invisalign Provider
Frequently asked questions.
Ask the team about your individual treatment needs.
01What is involved in habit interception in dentistry?
Habit interception involves the use of behavioral techniques, counseling, and dental appliances to prevent or correct harmful oral habits. It aims to minimize the impact of these habits on teeth, gums, and overall oral health.
02What happens at the first appointment?
Discuss the habit and its impact with your dentist.
03How is the treatment cost confirmed?
The clinic provides an individual quote after assessment. Ask what is included, how many visits are likely and whether additional care or maintenance is needed.
04How do I arrange a visit?
Contact Business Bay or Al Warqa and mention the treatment you want to discuss. The team will confirm clinician availability and your appointment.
Two locations.
One warm welcome.
Find your Legacy Care in Business Bay or Al Warqa. Our team is here to help you take the next step.
Have a question before you visit?
Let’s talk it through.
Let’s talk it through.