Preventative dentistry is all about caring for your teeth before any problems happen. The goal is to keep your teeth and gums healthy so you can avoid things like cavities, gum disease, and tooth loss.
Preventative care includes regular check-ups, cleanings, and teaching you how to care for your teeth at home. By preventing problems early, you can keep your smile healthy for life with our dentist in Leesburg.
Regular Dental Check-ups: The American Dental Association and TrueGem Smiles recommend seeing you at least twice a year to clean your teeth and check for any problems.
Teeth Cleanings: During your visits, a dental hygienist will clean your teeth to remove plaque and tartar (hardened plaque) that brushing and flossing may miss. This helps prevent cavities and gum disease as well as contributes to your overall oral health.
Exams: Our dentists will also examine your teeth and gums to check for cavities, signs of gum disease, and other issues. Early detection makes treatment easier and less painful. If any treatment is necessary, we will review the treatment options that best fit your diagnosis and make sure you have the information you need to decide what is best for you and your oral health goals.
Fluoride Treatments: Fluoride is a mineral that helps make your teeth stronger. Your TrueGem Smiles dental experts may recommend a fluoride application to your teeth to help protect them from cavities. These treatments are not only quick and easy but come in different flavors for you to choose from!
Dental Sealants: Sealants are thin coatings that go on the back teeth, where it's harder to brush. They help protect the teeth from food and bacteria that cause cavities. Sealants are a simple, long-term investment in your teeth and are highly recommended once the second-year permanent molars are in your child's mouth. Some adults may also be good candidates for dental sealants if they did not have them as a child. Our team will discuss sealants with you and your child if they are recommended.
X-rays: Sometimes, the dentist needs to take X-rays to see what's happening below the surface of your teeth and gums. X-rays can show things like cavities or infections that can't be seen with the eyes alone. Our digital X-ray system makes capturing these high-quality images quick and easy.
Regular check-ups help find small problems, like cavities, before they get bigger and more painful.
Gum disease can cause your gums to swell, bleed, and even lead to bone and tooth loss. Regular cleanings and exams help prevent gum disease.
Preventative care costs less than fixing bigger problems. For example, filling a small cavity costs less than needing a root canal or tooth extraction.
Taking care of your teeth also helps your overall health. Research shows gum disease is linked to other health problems, like heart disease.
With a complete team approach, our experienced dental assistants and dental hygienists will also teach you how to care for your teeth at home. Here's what you should do:
Preventative dentistry helps keep your teeth and gums healthy by focusing on regular cleanings, check-ups, and good habits at home. By stopping problems before they start, you can avoid painful and costly dental issues in the future. Contact TrueGem Smiles today to schedule your preventative dental appointment.