Identify Problems Early

The importance of this area of dentistry cannot be overstated. Our mouth is a pathway to the rest of our body and dental conditions can affect our medical health. A healthy mouth can also lead to a healthier body.

Regular cleanings and annual x-rays are an integral part of your dental health. Our staff will help you keep your teeth and gums strong and disease free.

The intraoral camera is a revolutionary diagnostic tool allowing us to more clearly identify potential problems within the mouth early on. The tiny camera can take pictures of the teeth and then display them on the monitor. This will allow the patients to see cracked teeth and failing, old fillings, and hard to reach areas to clean. Also this is a tool for kids to see before and after pictures of their mouth after cleaning.

What’s your role in preventive dental care?

Much of your preventive dental care starts with you. Developing healthy dental habits early in life can help reduce cavities, gum disease, and gingivitis.¹ Here are the basics of good oral health:

• Brush your teeth at least 2 times a day—usually morning and night—using a soft bristled brush and a fluoride toothpaste. Your dentist can recommend the best toothbrush and toothpaste for you. They can also instruct you on how to properly brush.
• Floss daily to get food that’s stuck between teeth before it turns to plaque.
• Use a mouthwash to rinse out food particles after flossing.
• Avoid acidic foods that can harm tooth enamel.
• Be cautious with hard foods, like some candies, foods with bones, seeds, or pits that could damage or chip teeth.
• Don’t smoke or use tobacco products—these can lead to cancer and other dental problems.
• Use a mouth guard when participating in certain sports.
• If you grind your teeth at night, ask your dentist for a nighttime mouth guard to help reduce gum recession.