Preventive dental care

Beyond brushing and flossing

Of course, daily flossing and twice-a-day brushing is the first step to keeping your teeth healthy. Research has shown that regular six-month visits to your dentist are the best defense against dental disease.

What we do to help

Preventive measures we take on each of your routine visits include:

Cleaning your teeth to remove plaque and calculus which if left untreated collect bacteria and ultimately can lead to tooth loss.

Teaching you how to care for your teeth as your dental health changes.

Detecting small amounts of decay so that you can avoid larger fillings.

Measuring your gum tissue to note and treat any changes.

Taking x-rays to check for decay and bone loss.

Screening for oral cancers which can be quite aggressive.

Taking your blood pressure.

Evaluating your jaw joint.

Applying sealants and fluoride treatments as needed.