What is preventative dentistry?
No matter how great one takes care of their teeth, they will experience wear and tear. The preventative dental care at Brenner Dental Group includes procedures that help you preserve your natural teeth, ensure good oral health, and keep you looking and feeling great. Dr. Brenner diagnoses and treats your overall oral health care needs. You can be tempted to put off regular dental cleanings and checkups. You may assume that it would be a waste of time and money since your teeth aren't bothering you. But here are several benefits of keeping these regular checkup appointments that will save you money and help maintain healthy teeth and an attractive smile.
How can regular dental checkups prevent dental cavities?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), dental cavities (dental caries) is "the most common chronic disease of children aged 6 to 11 years and adolescents aged 12 to 19 years." The CDC goes on to recommend regular dental checkups and hygiene appointments to prevent tooth decay.
Dr. Brenner and the hygienists at Brenner Dental Group will visually inspect your teeth and study dental x-rays to see if you have the beginning of a cavity. With early detection, a cavity can be eliminated by the placement of a small filling. But a small cavity, left untreated, can easily require a more expensive and time-consuming procedure.
Other preventive measures that can be taken at your regular dental visit include:
- Professional removal of plaque and tartar
- Placement of fluorides and sealants
- Identification of areas you may be missing with home brushing and flossing
Can regular checkups and dental cleanings make your smile brighter?
Having your teeth cleaned regularly can enhance the whiteness of your teeth. Plaque, tartar, and stains from food and drinks are removed. This enables you to maintain whiter teeth between visits. Many stains such as coffee and tea stains must be removed professionally. The dental hygienist also plays a vital role in
tooth-bleaching procedures performed in the dental office.
How do regular checkups and cleanings detect more serious dental issues?
During your regular checkup, your mouth, head, and neck areas will be examined for any serious problems that have yet to gain your attention. One of these is an infected tooth. It is common to have an infected tooth that requires a root canal treatment, yet there is no pain or swelling. Early detection and treatment can save your tooth and prevent the more expensive treatment of replacing an extracted tooth.
Gum disease can come with a heavy price tag. Not only is its treatment costly, but it may also result in the loss of teeth. A major benefit of regular dental hygiene visits is the prevention of gum problems such as gingivitis and periodontal disease. Regular dental cleanings remove dental plaque before it creates inflammation in your gums.
The
dental hygienist and Dr. Brenner will also screen you for more serious issues such as oral cancer. Early detection of this can be lifesaving. Oral cancers can be seen early on dental x-rays and visual examination.
Preventative Dentistry that you need, all in one place.
We offer regular dental checkups and dental cleanings to meet our patients' needs.
Our expertly skilled and trained staff at Brenner Dental Group is lead by the highly credentialed Dr. Jeffrey Brenner, which is why we, as a team, have the ability to provide the very best care at your regular checkups and dental cleanings.
If you want to have your teeth cleaned and checked regularly, give us a call or request an appointment at our Southampton office. Let us know your dental needs so that we can provide the perfect solution for you. We are here to help!
