We offer general dentistry to help protect smiles of all ages from the impact of issues like tooth decay and gum disease. Our team includes holistic and preventive treatments as part of this field of dentistry. In today’s blog, your Lake Orion, MI, dentist talks about our approach to general dentistry and why you should consider seeing us soon for your checkup and cleaning!
Starting with Your Exam and Cleaning
The dental exam is a major part of our approach to general dentistry. With the exam, we take a very close look at your teeth, roots, gums, and oral structures for signs of poor oral health, so we can address these concerns quickly and protect your smile from pain and tooth loss. To make a diagnosis with accuracy and precision, we will use digital x-rays and intraoral camera imaging. We can then create a treatment plan to bring relief and safeguard your smile. This is helpful for kids as well as adults, so every member of your family should have a checkup soon!
In the same sitting, we will also conduct a dental cleaning. The cleaning procedure allows us to completely remove plaque and tartar buildup for the teeth, which brushing and flossing alone cannot do. By removing this buildup, we help lower the risk of tooth decay, dental infection, gingivitis, and gum disease. This also fights bad breath and teeth stains! We complete the procedure by polishing the teeth to make it more difficult for harmful plaque and tartar to accumulate, and to also brighten the smile.
Bruxism Appliances
Have you ever heard of bruxism? This disorder refers to chronic teeth grinding, which can wear down tooth structure or even crack or chip a tooth. This can also create a loud sound that irritates your significant other at night! Bruxism could be caused by stress, or issues that upset the balance of your bite. During the day, you could experience pain in the face and jaw, headaches, and tooth sensitivity or toothaches.
Our team wants to offer relief from bruxism and protect your teeth, so we may prescribe an oral appliance. The device will be custom-fitted for your smile and designed to be worn like a mouthguard as you sleep. Once in place, this helps reposition the jaw to ease stress and strain, and also places a barrier between the upper and lower teeth to avoid further damage to your teeth. The appliance will be easy to use and clean, and we can also use them to help address issues like TMJ disorder.
Botox and Dermal Fillers
Did you know that general dentistry also includes facial treatments? With Botox and dermal fillers, we can inject special medications at specific areas of your face to relax the muscles and ease the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and to even fill deep lines around your nose and mouth. This offers a more youthful appearance, and the results can last for months to come. We can then re-administer during your next checkup and cleaning appointment. In addition to cosmetic benefits, this can also be used to ease the strain in your facial muscles caused by TMJ disorder and bruxism, so you enjoy relief from painful symptoms.
Metal Free Dental Work
We believe in a holistic approach to general dentistry, using materials that are safe for all ages and that can bond with your teeth, providing results that look natural and remain in place for years to come. Which is why we’re proud to offer metal-free dental work. If you need a filling, we can offer a composite resin option that is safe for all ages. Should your tooth need a crown, we can create a custom one from ceramic, which we can shaded to blend with your teeth. The same material can also create bridges and even dental implant restorations, all designed to blend with your smile and all safe from metal ingredients like mercury.
If you have any questions about how we help protect smiles with general dentistry, or if you would like to schedule your first visit of 2025, then contact our team today to get started. We look forward to helping you obtain your best possible smile using lifelike and holistic solutions.
Talk to Your Lake Orion, MI Dentist’s Office About General Dentistry
General dental care can offer treatment to help you maintain good oral health, so you can smile with confidence and avoid painful issues down the road. To schedule an appointment for general dentistry, then call Lake Orion Family Dentistry at (248)693-6213!
