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Preventive
Having regular dental checkups and cleanings is the best way to disease prevention. However, when a problem does develop, it is more likely to be something small if the patient has been having regular oral check-ups. Here is the list of services that we provide to help you prevent major complications from ever occurring.
Cleanings
Dental cleanings are a must for healthy teeth and gums. No matter how well you brush, plaque and tartar accumulate in hard to reach spots. Both plaque and tartar contain pathogenic bacteria causing dental cavities/caries, gingivitis and periodontal disease. During every cleaning, plaque and tartar are removed from teeth surfaces to keep your entire mouth healthy.
SCALINGS
For cases of gingivitis, periodontal disease, or significant amounts of hardened plaque (calculus) below the gum line, a deep cleaning, or scaling, may be necessary. Because of the location and severity of the calculus deposits, the scaling procedure can cause the patient great discomfort. To alleviate any pain that may be experienced during the scaling process, patients are anesthetized using a local anesthetic.
SEALANTS
Sealants are thin coatings applied to the chewing surfaces of back teeth to prevent the development of cavities. Sealants are particularly important for children, since newly erupted teeth are at the highest risk of trapping food. We only use BPA free sealants.
LASER CAVITY DETECTION
To locate hard to find cavities, we use the Diagnodent (www.KaVoUSA.com) laser cavity detector. The Diagnodent laser cavity detector can locate cavities so small, they can’t even be seen on dental X-Rays.
BACTERIAL ANALYSIS
Research shows that being cavity-free is more than how you brush. Bacterial imbalance also puts you at risk of developing cavities. To help our patients identify if they have bacterial imbalance, we use a bacterial test called CariScreen (www.carifree.com). The CariScreen helps us test the levels of good and bad bacteria in your mouth. If it is determined that an imbalance exists, patients have the option to begin the CariFree treatment protocol of rinses, varnishes, and sprays. We have had great success with this protocol, and many patients have become cavity free for the first time as a result of using this treatment.
TEETH GRINDING
Do you grind your teeth? Grinding can result in the premature wearing down, chipping or breaking of your teeth. We can provide you with a custom NightGuard that will protect your teeth during sleep.
DENTAL RELATED MIGRAINES
Do you suffer from migraines? Surprisingly, the cause may be related to your teeth. To help eliminate or reduce these headaches, a small plate, called NTI (www.nti-tss.com), is made for you to wear on your teeth during sleep. This plate helps to relax key facial muscles which reduces your migraine symptoms.
SPORTSGUARD
Dental trauma in sports is common and easily preventable. Children are particularly vulnerable when it comes to oral sports injuries. To protect your teeth during athletic play, we provide custom molded sports guards that can prevent injuries and lifelong pain.
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