10/01/2026
Zero bacteria, zero moisture.
What is the green sheet you see in these pictures?
This sheet is called a rubber dam, and we use it here at James Dental Surgery in Charis Health Center to isolate the tooth from the mouth, which is full of bacteria and moisture.
The rubber dam helps me, as a dentist, provide better quality treatment. It allows me to properly disinfect the tooth from the inside and keep it isolated from saliva and oral bacteria, which can interfere with the bonding of fillings and reduce their longevity.
If we do not use a rubber dam, saliva and bacteria can enter the tooth during treatment, even if it was cleaned well. Moisture can also weaken the bonding of fillings, cause leakage, and over time lead to failure or a shorter lifespan of the treatment.
That is why using a rubber dam is not a luxury; it is an essential step to make sure the treatment is done properly and ethically, giving the best possible result.
Because we care
Zero bacteria, zero moisture.
What is the green sheet you see in these pictures?
This sheet is called a rubber dam, and we use it here at James Dental Surgery in Charis Health Center to isolate the tooth from the mouth, which is full of bacteria and moisture.
The rubber dam helps me, as a dentist, provide better quality treatment. It allows me to properly disinfect the tooth from the inside and keep it isolated from saliva and oral bacteria, which can interfere with the bonding of fillings and reduce their longevity.
If we do not use a rubber dam, saliva and bacteria can enter the tooth during treatment, even if it was cleaned well. Moisture can also weaken the bonding of fillings, cause leakage, and over time lead to failure or a shorter lifespan of the treatment.
That is why using a rubber dam is not a luxury; it is an essential step to make sure the treatment is done properly and ethically, giving the best possible result.
Because we do care