Checkup and cleaning

A Regular checkup and cleaning by a dentist and hygienist are the best assurance of continuing good dental health. Regular preventative dental care can prevent gum disease and aid in early detection of problems with your teeth, gums and supporting bone.
It only takes twenty four hours for plaque that is not removed from your teeth to turn into calculus (tartar)! Daily brushing and flossing help control plaque and tartar formation, but those hard to reach areas will always need special attention.
The standard recommendation is to visit a dentist twice a year for checkup and cleaning. This allows the dentist to check for problems you may not see or feel, help find signs of decay and treat any other oral health problems. Generally, the earlier a problem is found, the more manageable it is.
In our office oral cancer screaning is provided at every checkup appointment.

Flouride Treatment

Flouride is the most effective agent available to help prevent tooth decay. It is a mineral that is naturally present in varying amounts in almost all foods and water supplies. The benefits of fluoride have been well known for over 50 years and are supported by many health and professional organizations.

Gum Disease

Over 90% of the adult population show signs of gum disease, called periodontal disease , without even realizing it. It may go unrecognized until the late stages, which is why we are so diligent in examining your periodontal health at every 6 month checkup appointment.

Regular visits to a hygienist and cleaning protects your teeth from unwanted accumulation of plaque, tartar and stains.
In our office we provide our patients with a special Soft Tissue Management Program to screen and treat periodontal disease.

Bruxism appliances, mouth guards and sports guards

Bruxism is a technical term for grinding and clenching your teeth. To save your smile from wear and tear caused by bruxism we prescribe protective splints called bruxism appliances like night guards, bite guards, occlusal splints or biteplates .

They prevent contact between upper and lower teeth and evenly distribute forces as you grind or clench .
Bruxism, untreated, can destroy your dentition.

A mouth guard or a sports guard is a flexible, plastic appliance that is worn in athletic and recreational activities to protect teeth from trauma, damage or injury. We prescribe it mostly for our younger patients