Preventive Dentistry

What is Preventive Dentistry?

Preventive dentistry is dental care that helps maintain good oral health. It’s a mix of regular dental chek-ups along with developing good habits such as brushing and flossing.

What are Common Preventive Dentistry Services?

• Regular oral exams, usually every 6 months
• Teeth cleaning
• Routine X-rays

How can Preventive Dentistry  Help You?

• Lowers your risk for developing tooth decay, gum disease, and more serious dental problems.
• Helps promote good oral hygiene habits, such as brushing your teeth at least twice a day and flossing.
• Early identification of dental problems may help minimize treatment and cost.
• Enables your dentist to do a full exam of your mouth, jaw, neck, etc. to identify any related problems.
• Helps reduce dental problems related to some chronic medical conditions. Diabetes, osteoporosis, certain cancers, and eating disorders can all have an effect on dental and oral health. For people with chronic conditions, regular preventive dental care is an important part of whole person health.