Preventive Dental Care
Preventive Dental Care is the practice of caring for your teeth to keep them healthy.
Preventive dental care is the practice of caring for your teeth to keep them healthy. This helps to avoid cavities, gum disease, enamel wear, and more.
There are many forms of preventive dental care, such as daily brushing and dental cleanings. To maintain optimal oral health, the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends visits to the dentist at regular intervals determined by a dentist. These practices are designed to ensure that teeth are clean, strong, and white. Children should be taught proper oral hygiene at an early age.
Scheduling regular dental cleanings and exams twice yearly is important for healthy living and to prevent disease and infection before it occurs. We also will apply fluoride to prevent decay and sealants to fill narrow grooves in a teeth that can’t be adequately cleaned by brushing. We also complete an enhanced oral cancer imaging exam utilizing a Velescope for optimum viewing of suspicious lesions.
A dental cleaning is a professional cleaning you receive from a dentist or dental hygienist. Most dental cleanings take approximately 45 minutes. Cleanings should be performed every six months to prevent excessive plaque buildup. Plaque left untreated can lead to unhealthy gums and tooth decay. During your routine cleaning we will remove excess plaque, polish your teeth and apply flouride.
An oral cancer screening can detect oral cancer before symptoms appear. This can help find cancer at an early stage. When abnormal tissue or cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat. By the time symptoms appear, cancer may have begun to spread. We recommend this test to all our adult patients but especially to those who are or have been tobacco users.
We can provide your teeth with the protection they need. Sport guards are important for every athlete. Night guards provide protection for those who grind their teeth, relieving jaw pain and preventing tooth damage.