When possible, we want to take action to protect your smile from issues that require extensive treatments, such as root canals or crown placement. With preventive dentistry, we can offer treatments that help kids and adults alike! Our Albany, NY dental office discusses our treatments to help fight cavities and prevent dental damage.
Checkup and Cleanings for All Ages
Have you scheduled your first checkup visit of 2024 yet? With a dental exam, we will sit you down and use advanced imaging technology to carefully examine your mouth, so you obtain a diagnosis with precision and accuracy. These visits enable us to identify areas of concern and create a treatment plan to address them before they threaten smile stability. For example, we can place a simple filling to stop a cavity, instead of waiting for an infection to develop that needs a root canal or possibly extraction. These visits help patients of all ages, and for kids can help instill good oral health habits.
In the same visit as the exam, we also take time to clean your teeth. Patients of all ages need a cleaning, as this removes the plaque and tartar buildup that brushing and flossing alone cannot, protecting teeth from cavities and gums from periodontal disease.
Fighting Tooth Decay
Our team could also discuss unique preventive visits to help prevent the onset of tooth decay, which is especially important now as the many of us go a little overboard on sugar during the holidays. With fluoride treatments, we apply fluoride to the teeth in a varnish form for kids and adults. This material helps strengthen the outer enamel, including the portions being weakened by buildup. Our team could also employ dental sealants, which coat the molars, the teeth difficult for kids to reach when brushing and flossing. Sealants coat them so food and drink particles cannot become trapped there, and they stay in place for up to ten years in some cases!
Our Custom Mouthguards
If you or a member of your family plays full contact sports, then the risk of cracking, chopping, or even knocking out a tooth is possible. But with a custom mouthguard, we provide a protective option that fits comfortably and limits the risk of injury. Afterall, even minor chips could not only impact smile beauty, but also leave teeth vulnerable to tooth decay. If you have any questions, then please reach out to our team today.
Talk To Your Albany, NY Dentist About Preventive Dentistry!
We want to help you enjoy good oral health and a smile that is free of issues like tooth decay and gum disease. If you would like to learn more about keeping your smile strong and healthy, please call our Albany, NY dental office today at (518) 869-5397.