Creating Healthy, Issue-free Smiles with Preventative Dentistry
Preventive dental care is a collaborative effort between the patient and the dental team to protect the natural dentition by preventing the onset, progression, or recurrence of dental problems. Preventive dentistry starts at home with good oral hygiene and a balanced diet. It continues in the dental office with routine exams, cleanings, x-rays, and other services.
Ready to step up your preventive dental care in Murfreesboro, Tennessee? It’s time to schedule an appointment with Divine Dental Center. Prevention avoids costly and painful issues and is the cornerstone of having a healthy, confident smile.
How do we prevent dental issues?
Dr. Osayomore Eguakun believes dental care isn’t about putting out fires. Instead of addressing issues as they arise, our proactive approach fends off dental issues to promote long-term oral health.
Our preventive dental care services include.
- Dental cleanings: Brushing and flossing your teeth are indispensable to dental care. However, your home tools can’t reach every corner of your mouth. That’s why you must visit us twice yearly for professional dental cleanings. These cleanings allow us to remove plaque and tartar in hard-to-reach surfaces of your mouth.
- Dental exams: Even if you don’t have pain or an apparent issue, seeing us twice annually is important. Dental problems often strike “silently” and only exhibit symptoms when it’s too late. Periodic screenings allow us to detect and treat oral issues before they become significant headaches.
- Digital x-rays: Our visual exams can only see so much. That’s why we incorporate dental x-rays in your dental exam to unearth issues beyond the reach of the naked eye. Digital radiographs use an electronic sensor to capture high-resolution images of your teeth and jawbone. Digital x-rays detect bone loss, impacted teeth, hidden cavities, and developmental issues. Without x-rays, these issues would go undetected.
- Periodontal care: We offer periodontal maintenance to ensure you maintain a healthy, infection-free smile. Because of the mouth-body connection, guarding your gums from infections protects your overall health.
Why does preventive dentistry matter?
Like other areas of your health, preventive dentistry is much better than cure. Preventative dental care with optimal oral hygiene and wellness visits applies to patients of all ages and offers the following benefits.
- Prevention: Removing plaque and tartar from your mouth prevents gum infections, decay, bad breath, and other dental issues.
- Early detection: Routine dental check-ups detect oral issues even before symptoms manifest. Early detection spares you unnecessary pain and invasive dental treatments.
- Cost savings: Preventive dental care is a wise investment that can save you significant costs over time. For instance, catching a small cavity early during a routine exam ensures it’s treatable with a simple dental filling. However, if left untreated, that cavity could progress into a more serious issue requiring a root canal, crown, or even tooth extraction—procedures that are costly and complex.
- Enhanced comfort: Tooth decay and oral infections can be painful. Preventive dentistry avoids painful issues to help you enjoy a comfortable, worry-free life with a healthy, vibrant smile.
Do you need preventative care?
Preventive dentistry is the pillar of every healthy smile. Although we love the challenge of restorative dental work, we’d rather prevent dental issues in the first place. Want to learn more about preventive dental care? Call (615) 200-1195 to talk to Divine Dental Center.
