Protect Your Smile from Gum Disease and Decay with Preventive Dental Care

We genuinely enjoy seeing our patients. However, we’d much rather catch up with you during preventive visits than when you have pressing dental concerns. Preventive dentistry allows us to address potential problems before they become significant issues.

Keep your oral health in excellent condition with the below preventive services.

• Dental check-ups: We routinely examine your teeth, gums, and other oral structures for signs of infections, decay, loose fillings, etc. Regular dental check-ups prevent minor issues from progressing into significant headaches. We recommend regular dental check-ups yearly or as needed, depending on your oral health needs.
• Routine cleanings: We understand you brush and floss your teeth daily. Perhaps you also use a medicated mouthwash to clean your mouth. Still, you need professional dental cleanings. These cleanings (oral prophylaxis or simply a “prophy”) ensure we remove plaque and tartar from all areas of your mouth, especially where your toothbrush can’t reach. Plaque is a colorless bacterial film that forms in your mouth and hides in hard-to-reach places, including between teeth and along the gum line. When not removed by brushing or flossing, plaque calcifies into tartar, which only a dentist can remove. Oral hygiene visits complement your at-home dental care to maintain a healthy, plaque-free smile.
• Digital X-rays: Radiographs are essential for detecting tumors, cysts, impacted teeth, bone loss, and other issues beyond the reach of the naked eye. We use the latest X-ray technology to capture high-resolution images while minimizing radiation exposure for your safety and peace of mind. The average exposure to our digital x-rays are about 0.005 by ALARA standards (as low as reasonably achievable).
• Dental sealants: Sealants are liquid coatings applied to the chewing surfaces of decay-prone teeth. Dental sealants harden on your tooth and create a protective seal against harmful bacteria and corrosive acids. Our office uses BPA-free fissure sealants that effectively prevent decay while maintaining your safety. Applying dental sealants is painless and takes a few minutes, but the benefits last many years.
• Application of Repair Agent: Once the decays are in the very primary stage in the enamel, special remineralizing agent can be used to reverse the process. This is a very new promising technology.
• Nutrition : Good nutrition is the basis of any healing. We cannot outsmart a bad diet.

Our comprehensive preventive care means children and adults can maintain healthy smiles. When your smile is healthier, you’ll be happier and more confident, which will show in your social and professional life.