Visit Us for Preventive Dental Care in Stafford, VA
Preventive dentistry is a special focus within general dentistry. The main goal is to prevent dental issues and diseases while maintaining your oral health.
Preventive dentistry involves regular check-ups, examinations, and cleanings, but can also include fluoride treatments, dental sealants, and guidance on at-home care routines. Maintain the health and vitality of your family’s smiles – call Better Days Dental to schedule your first visit today!
Why Regular Check-Ups Are So Important
You might brush and floss every day, but you can still run into complications. The reality is, that even with regular brushing and flossing, it’s virtually impossible to reach every area of your smile – especially between teeth and along the gum line!
Plaque can turn into tartar in just 48 hours. Once tartar forms, it is virtually impossible to remove without specialized dental tools and the skilled hand of a dental hygienist.
When tartar goes unchecked, it can progress to gingivitis, gum disease, or periodontal disease. These conditions can put you at risk of tooth loss and other complications, such as heart disease.
By attending regular check-ups with your dentist, we can monitor your oral health, perform preventative care, and catch issues before they have a chance to put your oral health at risk.
During your check-ups, we will perform prophylactic cleaning. This treatment not only helps remove surface stains but smooths the surface of tooth enamel, making it easier to remove plaque while you brush and floss. Prophylactic cleaning can be a great help in preventing the buildup of plaque and tartar.
Fluoride Treatments
If you are prone to cavities, we may recommend topical fluoride treatments. This involves a concentrated fluoride gel that is brushed onto the surface of the teeth. According to the latest data, fluoride treatments can reduce the risk of cavity formation by as much as 25%. Not too bad for a fast treatment that you may only need once or twice per year, right?
Dental Sealants
One of the most difficult parts of the tooth to clean is the grooves on the molars. Electric toothbrushes can help, but another preventative option is having dental sealants placed. Sealants fill in the deep troughs on the biting surfaces of molars. This prevents food particles and bacteria from being trapped in the grooves but also makes the surface much easier to clean.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), dental sealants are 80% effective in preventing cavities on teeth when they are applied after two years, and 50% effective after four years.
Sports and Night Guards
Keeping your oral health in tip-top shape also means protecting your teeth from trauma and excessive wear. That is why Better Days Dental offers custom-fitted sports and night guards, which help protect the teeth from night-time teeth grinding (bruxism).
Protect Your Smile and Oral Health
Preventive maintenance is essential to maintaining your oral health and keeping your smile beautiful. To get started, call Better Days Dental today!