Preventive Dental Care
Preventive dentistry is the best way to maintain good oral health and limit dental expenses. Our team works with you to create a personalized plan that will keep your smile healthy now and in the future.
At home, good oral hygiene habits like brushing and flossing twice a day are crucial. But there are other ways to prevent dental problems, too. We can help you find the best strategies and products for your individual needs. Oftentimes, patients are surprised to learn that a seemingly small change, like using a different toothpaste or toothpick, can make a big difference in their oral health. Our team can help customize a daily routine that works best for you and brings you one step closer to achieving optimum oral health.
In addition to daily efforts, diet also plays a critical role in oral health. Acidic foods and drinks can accelerate deterioration of teeth, while certain other foods can actually enhance the health of your supporting jawbone and gums. Our team believes in finding the right balance of effort and diet for optimum oral health.
The following dental services typically fall under the preventive dentistry umbrella:
Diagnostic Services
Diagnostic services are an essential component of dental care that involve the use of various tools and techniques to identify and diagnose dental problems. These services are used to detect and treat dental issues early before they can progress and cause more serious health problems.
Diagnostic services are an important part of preventive dental care, as they can help identify potential problems early and allow for prompt treatment.
Professional Teeth Cleaning
Professional teeth cleaning is a preventive dental procedure that involves the removal of plaque and tartar from the teeth and gums.
A dental hygienist will use special instruments to remove plaque and tartar from the teeth and gums.
Professional teeth cleaning can help reduce the risk of tooth decay, gum disease, and other dental problems.
Educational Instructions
Educational instructions are an important part of dental care that involve educating patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, as well as providing information on the causes and prevention of dental problems.
By providing patients with educational instructions, patients take an active role in their oral health and reduce the risk of dental problems.
Space Maintainers
Space maintainers are dental devices used to help preserve space in the mouth for permanent teeth to grow in. They are typically used in children who have lost a primary (baby) tooth prematurely, either due to decay, injury, or extraction.
They are typically worn until the permanent tooth begins to grow in, at which point the device can be removed.
Fluoride Treatments
Fluoride treatments are dental procedure that involves the application of fluoride to the teeth in order to help prevent tooth decay and strengthen tooth enamel.
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that is found in many foods and in the water supply in some areas. It is also added to toothpaste, mouthwash, and other dental products.
Gum Contouring
Gum contouring, also known as gum reshaping or gum lift, is a dental procedure that involves the removal of excess gum tissue or reshaping of the gum line in order to improve the appearance of the teeth and gums.
The procedure can be done for cosmetic reasons, such as to correct a "gummy" smile, or for functional reasons, such as to treat gum disease.
