Preventive Care
Teeth that aren’t kept clean and healthy can deteriorate over time. Tooth decay that is not addressed can cause cavities, infections, and more. Your dentist in Van Wert OH provides preventative services to prevent this problem from happening. We provide preventative care for patients of all ages, from babies to seniors.
What Is Preventative Care?
Preventative dental care is dental care that can help you maintain healthy, clean teeth and gums. Preventative care stops problems like gum disease before they become a problem.
Dental Preventative Care Services
We offer a range of preventative care services in Van Wert OH. Below are some of the important preventative care services we provide.
- Dental Examinations. During dental examinations, your dentist will look over your teeth and gums for indications of dental problems. The dentist will look for cracked tooth enamel, cavities, dental decay, broken teeth, and other injuries and problems.
- Dental Cleanings. During dental cleanings, a dental professional will remove plaque and tartar from your teeth. This can help prevent stains, decay, gum recession, gum disease, and more. Most dental experts recommend their patients get dental cleanings twice per year. Seeing the dentist twice annually for cleanings helps you maintain clean, polished tooth enamel that is less likely to form plaque and tartar.
- Dental X-Rays. Dental X-rays help your dentist identify problems with your teeth and gums – problems they might otherwise not be able to see. Dental X-rays can help catch small cracks, hidden tooth decay, and more. Once your dentist has identified these issues, they can take action to stop the problem from getting worse.
- Fluoride Treatment. Fluoride treatment helps strengthen your teeth and fortify the tooth enamel against decay.
Preventative Care Best Practices
There are many things you can do to take good care of your teeth and gums.
- See the dentist twice annually for dental checkups and examinations.
- Brush your teeth twice every day for two minutes each time.
- Use fluoride toothpaste.
- Floss once daily.
Contact Us for Preventative Care
How long has it been since you saw the dentist for preventative care in Van Wert OH? If it’s been more than six months, it’s time to see someone again. Call today to make an appointment.
