What treatments are included in preventative dentistry?
Preventative dentistry includes professional cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, oral cancer screenings, and personalized advice for at-home care.
How often should I schedule a dental check-up?
Most people benefit from a check-up and cleaning every six months, but some may need more frequent visits based on their oral health needs.
Can preventative dentistry help avoid costly treatments?
Yes, identifying and addressing dental issues early can prevent them from worsening, saving you time, money, and potential discomfort in the future.
Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, floss daily, eat a balanced diet, and avoid tobacco. Your dentist may also recommend specific products or techniques based on your needs.
Yes, brushing clean all surfaces of your teeth, except the surfaces in between your teeth. The only thing that cleans between your teeth is flossing. If you don’t floss at least once a day, plaque and bacteria build up between your teeth and into your gums, causing a higher risk for you to get cavities in between your teeth and gum disease.
Everyday! We only ask for you to floss once a day. It takes just 2 extra minutes of your day. It doesn’t matter when or where you floss as long as you floss once a day.
Just remember that healthy gums don’t bleed. If your’re asking yourself why your gums bleed a lot, this indicates the presence of gingivitis. When you have gingivitis, your gums bleed when you brush or floss your teeth, this means that you’re gums are inflamed. If you brush twice a day, floss once a day, and see us at least every 6 months, it gives you a better chance of having healthy gums.
Both are good. We do however, recommend an electric toothbrush as the vibrating and rotating bristles allow for a more thorough cleaning without extra scrubbing motions. Sonicare and Oral B are both the leading brands in electric toothbrushes.
There are many factors that can cause gum recession, including brushing too hard, your bite (malocclusion), misalignment of your teeth, chronic inflammation of your gums, and a genetic susceptibility to gum recession. We will help you do whatever it takes to treat your gum recession by having our specialist perform gum grafts and/or prevent further recession by determining and eliminating factors that is causing the recession.
