When you hear us talking about preventive care, do you think to yourself that this sounds like a wonderful way to protect a smile but that it must not be for you? Are you finding that you’re wondering if perhaps particular aspects of this area of the dental field are more applicable to your needs than others? To break it down simply, the answer is: It benefits everyone and is appropriate for everyone. As for the details, we encourage you to learn a little bit more and to schedule time to meet with us.
About Flossing And Brushing
This is up there as the #1 most important thing every patient should be doing every day in an effort to practice effective preventive care. Whether your smile is extremely clean and healthy, sort of healthy, not really very healthy at all, or otherwise, brushing and flossing is a must. It benefits all patients.
About Cleanings And Checkups
Again, this portion of your care shares the #1 spot on the list of things you should be doing to make your preventive care effective. Why? It’s your only pathway toward a truly clean smile, free of plaque and tartar. It’s also the only way you’re going to receive expert-level monitoring of your oral health (as well as suggestions for restorative care when you need it). This benefits everyone.
About Functional Protection
When we’re talking about functional protection, such as oral appliance therapy for patients struggling with bruxism or TMJ disorder, this is something that we can detect during dental checkups. It most benefits those individuals who are showing signs of a functional problem. Keeping a lookout with checkups benefits everyone!
