PREVENTIVE
DENTISTRY
Prevention is the key to lifelong oral health and beautiful teeth!
Preventive Dental Care involves seeing your dentist for regular exams, your dental hygienist for professional cleanings, and performing adequate self care at home.
It's best to come see us every 3, 6, or 9 months based on your individual needs.
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Scaling away plaque and tartar/calculus
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Polishing off extrinsic stains
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Measuring periodontal pockets and gum recession to assess the health of your gums
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Education on proper home care
Dental Hygiene
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Assessing teeth for decay and infection
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Taking and interpreting regular x-rays
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Oral cancer screenings
Dental Exams
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Nightguards to minimize grinding damage
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Sportsguards for protection during physical activity
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Retainers to prevent teeth shifting
Protective Appliances
PREVENTIVE SERVICES
It's necessary to brush at least twice a day - once in the morning and once before bed to remove plaque and food. We strongly recommend using electric toothbrushes to provide the best possible home care.
Brushing
Flossing or using a waterflosser is necessary to remove plaque and debris from between your teeth and under the gumline.
Gum disease almost always starts between the teeth. We recommend flossing at least once per day, ideally before bed.
Flossing
Your tongue holds a lot of bacteria and a tongue scraper is a great tool to remove it, keeping your breath fresh!
Rinsing with alcohol free mouthwash can help to keep harmful bacteria to a minimum.
Other Tools
