Preventive Dentistry
Having a lovely smile does wonders for one’s self-esteem and confidence. Good oral health and proper oral hygiene practices at home like daily brushing and flossing help preserve your smile, but it’s no substitute for professional preventive dental care.
North Atlanta Family Dentistry specializes in preventive dentistry in Georgia. Our goal is to keep your smile healthy and beautiful through patient education and effective preventive services. Our team of experienced dental professionals cares about the dental health of our patients of all ages.
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What is preventive dentistry?
Preventative dental care is the practice of maintaining good oral health. Besides developing healthy oral hygiene practices, such as correctly flossing and brushing your teeth at least twice a day, preventive dentistry requires regular exams and services at the dentist’s office.
Despite the benefits of at-home oral hygiene practices, they are not enough to prevent oral health issues. For instance, plaque, a sticky film containing bacteria, quickly accumulates on teeth and can settle in the uneven surfaces around the gumline and molars. These areas are difficult to clean effectively, and if the plaque remains, you could develop gum disease or tooth decay.
By taking a proactive approach to your oral health by combining dental services with at-home care, you significantly reduce the risk of developing serious problems. Preventive procedures can detect everything from cavities to oral cancer.
What are the benefits of preventive dental services?
Preventive dentistry may not seem overly critical, but it comes with many benefits.
What are common types of preventive dental services?
Comprehensive Dental Exams
Preventive dentistry in Georgia begins with a comprehensive dental exam. Our dentists will thoroughly inspect your mouth, including your teeth, gums, and tongue. We check for early warning signs of disease, cancer, or decay, including sores or redness on the gums, lesions on your cheeks, cavities, and tooth decay.
With our thorough examinations, we can significantly reduce your chance of developing advanced oral health problems. We have the tools and experience to spot early signs of trouble, and we quickly devise treatment plans to address them.
Teeth Cleaning
Biannual teeth cleaning is necessary to remove traces of plaque, tartar, and other debris stuck in hard-to-reach places. Our skilled dental hygienists use tools to scrape and polish your teeth. Not only will your teeth look great, but they will also have less bacteria on their surface.
Periodontal Care
Bacteria in plaque and tartar are the primary causes of gum disease. Plaque can get underneath the gumline, where it’s hard to clean at home. The longer the bacteria remains in contact with teeth and gum tissue, the more aggressive the disease will become.
Gum disease can eventually advance to chronic pain, inflamed gums, and tooth loss. We can remove the harmful plaque and tartar from your gumline with our periodontal treatment and stop the disease from progressing to restore your oral health.
Digital Radiography
Sometimes signs of oral health complications are not visible without technical assistance. We may use digital radiography like x-rays to take images of the structures within your mouth and jaw that we cannot see during your appointments and exams.
We use the images to check for signs of jaw damage, bone loss, decay, oral cancer, and more. Digital radiography helps us pinpoint early warning signs that would otherwise go unnoticed.
Give your teeth and gums the care they deserve with preventive dentistry in Georgia. Call North Atlanta Family Dentistry at our Johns Creek location at 678-474-4917
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