Step Up Your Oral Health with Preventive Dental Care 

Maintaining your healthy teeth and gums is a team effort. At home, your role is to brush, floss, and maintain a nutritious diet. In our office, we provide professional dental services to enhance and support your daily oral care routine.

• Dental check-ups: Regular exams allow us to detect and treat dental issues before they escalate. During these check-ups, we inspect your mouth for signs of gum disease, tooth decay, failing dental work, oral cancer, etc. We also inspect the health of your bite with TekScan, Biopak, and other advanced techniques. We recommend oral wellness visits every six months. However, more frequent check-ups may be necessary if you have a history of gum disease or decay.
• Professional cleanings: Teeth cleanings (oral prophylaxis) remove plaque and tartar (calcified plaque) from mouth areas you can’t reach with your toothbrush or dental floss. Standard dental cleanings are thorough, but the dentist can recommend deep teeth cleaning if you have gum disease. These “cleanings” are more extensive, extending to the roots of the teeth. Whether you need a routine or deep cleaning, our expert care ensures a healthier, fresher smile.
• Oral cancer screening: An oral cancer exam may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you visit a dentist. However, we understand how severe mouth cancer is and why detection is crucial. Oral cancer screenings are fast, painless, and could be life-saving. During these exams, we check for lesions, bumps, patches, or other abnormalities that may indicate early signs of mouth cancer. Detecting oral cancer in its earliest stage increases the chances of successful treatment.
• Digital X-rays: Our visual exams are thorough, but not everything is in plain sight. Dental X-rays help reveal cysts, tumors, impacted teeth, and other hidden problems. We use the latest dental X-rays, so you don’t have to worry about radiation exposure.

Prevention is the most effective way to maintain a healthy smile. Here are the benefits of routine oral wellness visits.

• Prevention: Dental cleanings remove plaque and tartar, which are the main culprits for gum disease, tooth decay, bad breath, etc.
• Early detection: Routine check-ups allow the dentist to detect oral issues before they cause significant problems. Early detection means less costly and invasive treatments.
• Improved systemic health: There’s a direct relationship between oral and overall health. Oral issues like periodontal disease have been linked to diabetes, pre-term births, heart disease, etc. A clean and healthy mouth is great for your smile and overall well-being.
• Cost-effectiveness: Like other health issues, dental problems are cheaper and easier to treat when caught early. Preventive dental care avoids the need for root canals, crowns, and other costly treatments.
• Improved aesthetics: Dental cleanings remove surface stains and unsightly dental calculus to maintain a healthy, beautiful smile.