Preventative
Preventive dental services include dental care that helps maintain good oral health and prevent disease.
Routine X-rays
A routine dental X-ray is an internal image of your teeth and jaws. Dentists use these images to examine structures that they cannot see from the outside, including your jaw, nerves, sinuses, and the roots of your teeth in order to detect early signs of tooth decay, observe overall oral health, and monitor jaw and tooth formation in adolescents. This practice also allows dentists to discover problems like bone loss from periodontal disease, signs of issues with the roots of the teeth, and even changes caused by disease of the body.
Cleanings
When hygienists clean your teeth that means they will remove the stains, plaque, and tartar from the exposed portions of your teeth. This is usually done once every three to six months. A cleaning will help eliminate inflammation of your gums and treat gingivitis.
Oral Exams
Also known as a dental checkup, an oral exam is the process used by dentists to carefully review your oral health, both current and past. Oral exams involve a review of the entire mouth, including jaw, teeth, and gums. Most children and adults should have a dental exam every six months.
Scaling & Root Planning
Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammation and infection of the gums and tissue that support your teeth. It is the major cause of adult tooth loss, affecting three out of four people at some point in their life. Periodontal diseases include gingivitis and periodontitis.
The initial treatment of periodontal disease is to remove bacteria and debris (scaling) from the gum pockets around the teeth. The roots of the teeth are smoothed to remove infected root tissue and inhibit future attachment of bacteria. This procedure is usually done over two visits typically no more than 2 weeks apart, and uses a local anesthetic to keep you comfortable during the procedure.
Gum Disease
Gum disease or periodontal disease, a chronic inflammation and infection of the gums and surrounding tissue. It is the major cause of about 70 percent of adult tooth loss. It affects three out of four persons at some point in their life.
Localized Antibiotic
A localized antibiotic can be used in some cases of periodontal disease. The antibiotic, a tetracycline, is a powder mixed with a binder. The powder is placed into an infected gum pocket, and the binder holds it in place for about ten days. The antibiotic slowly releases into the area, inhibiting the growth of bacteria, and reducing inflammation.
Periodontal Splinting
Periodontal disease may cause teeth to become mobile. As a way of stabilizing the teeth, the teeth may be attached to one another with a splint. This is often done with composite resin and a nylon mesh.
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