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• Affordable, quality, individualized care
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• Intraoral Camera
• Mouth guards for the athletic patient
• Oral Cancer Screening
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Preventive Dental Services / Caring for Your Smile

Do you know the saying “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure?” This very well applies to dentistry.

Practicing good oral hygiene at home and making regular visits to the dentist will prevent your teeth and gums from disease, thus saving time and money in the long run.

During the initial visit, we perform a full comprehensive exam and take necessary x-rays. The number of x-rays taken depends on an individual’s risk for decay as well as the time from the last series of x-rays. We also have the facility to take a panoramic x-ray to check for joint disorders and bone lesions. Panoramic x-ray also provides an excellent tool to monitor the development of permanent teeth in children and make necessary referrals to an orthodontist.

One aspect of the comprehensive exam that is usually overlooked is the presence of periodontal disease. Your gums, the underlying structures holding the teeth, are very important. Think about it this way – Before you build a house, what is the most important part to consider? The foundation! The gums are the only things holding your teeth in place. Unhealthy gums result in bone loss. The periodontal structures therefore must be stabilized in order to preserve your original teeth and your natural smile. Healthy teeth and healthy gums are vital to your oral health.

Another important aspect of the comprehensive exam is the oral cancer screening. Oral cancer can appear silently in the mouth and can be life threatening. We do oral cancer screenings during initial and recall visits.

A healthy body starts with a healthy mouth. For instance, did you know that gum disease might increase the risk of heart disease? Did you know that pregnant women with gum disease have a higher risk of delivering a low-birth weight baby? These are some of the reasons why oral health is of utmost importance.

We also do regular cleanings (in the absence of periodontal/gum disease) and sealants on children in addition to our comprehensive exams. Sealants are resin coatings that are bonded to the grooves and pits of the chewing surface of the tooth. These grooves and pits can harbor the bacteria that cause cavities.

Since our practice focuses on prevention, we will give you the tools and information to keep your teeth healthy and topnotch. We want you to keep your teeth healthy for life.