GENERAL DENTAL CARE FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES
General Dental Care for Healthy Teeth and Gums
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We offer outstanding comprehensive dental services, and recognize the importance of each patient’s unique needs and concerns, and are committed to providing quality and individualized dental services. Learn more about our general dental care services
Preventative Care – Performed At Least Every Six Months
The health of your teeth and mouth is very important to the well-being of your entire body, and while routine brushing and flossing at home are necessary to keep your smile looking its best, visiting the dentist for a comprehensive exam and cleaning is essential. The American Dental Association recommends that you visit the dentist every six months to ensure your teeth stay healthy and your smile stays beautiful.
By routinely seeing the dentist for general dental care including exams and cleanings, you can:
Oral Examinations
An examination of the lips, tongue, teeth, gums, inside of the cheeks, and roof of the mouth is used to identify oral disease, especially tooth decay, or other oral conditions such as delayed tooth eruption or premature tooth loss, abscesses, or trauma.
The dentist may also want to take X-rays to see what is happening beneath the surface of the teeth and gums. The images provided will help the dentist discover dental issues not visible to the naked eye. The exam provides guidance to the dentist for dental health management and treatment.
If the dentist or hygienist finds tooth decay or gum disease, they will talk to you about changing your brushing or flossing habits. In severe cases, they may recommend antibiotics or other dental treatments. If your teeth and gums appear to be healthy, the dentist will probably recommend that you continue your brushing and flossing routine as usual.
Teeth Cleanings
The dental hygienist will begin your cleaning by exploring the surface of the teeth to determine if there are any cavities and to examine the quality of existing fillings. Next, the hygienist will carefully clean your teeth with various tools to remove any hard mineral buildup (tartar) from the teeth. Then, the hygienist will floss your teeth, use a polishing compound, and apply fluoride.
Restorative Care
Fillings
Cavities can occur for many reasons, and they need treatment to restore tooth health and prevent greater damage. We provide fillings for any cavities that form in your mouth, and we will work with you to guide you through better oral health strategies to prevent cavities from developing in the first place.
When tooth enamel is subjected to decay, tiny holes are formed in the surface called cavities. Unfortunately, cavities don’t go away on their own and get worse with time. During your regular dental exam, we will identify if there are any cavities present.
If you happen to have a cavity, dental fillings are necessary to treat it so that the decay doesn’t progress. Our dental team will remove the decayed material from your tooth and replace it with a protective material known as a filling. This restores the health and function of your tooth.
Because tooth decay can spread from one tooth to another, filling cavities can prevent future oral health problems.
