PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY
Preventive dentistry is the practice of caring for your teeth to keep them healthy. Long-standing gum inflammation or oral infection impact your entire body. We want to help you avoid cavities, gum disease, enamel wear, tooth stain and loss of teeth by encouraging the following:
1) Initial oral exam
2) Hygiene in the office and at home
3) Oral cancer screening
4) Whole-body health (dentistry as it relates to other medical conditions)
- Pregnancy
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Before radiation or chemotherapy