Good oral health means regular care to keep issues like tooth decay and gum disease at bay, so smiles of all ages can remain healthy, beautiful, and strong. Which is why we offer a preventive approach to general dentistry. In today’s blog, your Lake Orion, MI, dentist talks about how we provide a path to healthier smiles with general dentistry, so you can feel confident in your smile and avoid painful oral health complications.
Your Dental Checkup
General dentistry starts with a dental exam! We recommend one for patients of all ages every six months. With routine visits for a dental exam and cleaning, our team can monitor your smile for signs of trouble and catch issues that could threaten smile stability in their early stages including tooth decay, infection, gingivitis, and even gum disease. In the same visit, we also screen for oral cancer. If you have high risk factors for issues like gum disease, then may suggest a visit every three to four months to monitor your smile carefully.
Cleaning Your Teeth
In the same visit, we will also clean your teeth. A dental cleaning is a key component of general dentistry, and is used to gently and thoroughly remove all plaque and tartar from the surfaces of your teeth. Doing so helps lower the risk of bad breath, teeth stains, tooth decay, and gum disease. Our team will remove all buildup with an ultrasonic scaling device, which emits gentle vibrations to remove the buildup with precision. For stubborn portions, our team can use a pick to remove them.
If you have gingivitis or the early stages of gum disease, then our team could offer a deep cleaning. With this option, we use the same tools, but we also remove buildup from the surfaces of your exposed roots too. We can then better manage the disease with routine visits every three to four months, so you avoid the risk of worsening symptoms and tooth loss.
Treatment for Bruxism
Do you grind your teeth? If so, you could be suffering from bruxism and lack of treatment could wear down teeth or even crack or chip them. But we can provide a solution with a comfortable and noninvasive oral appliance. The device is custom-fitted for your smile and will fit like a mouthguard. When worn, this will help reposition your jaw to ease underlying stress and strain. This also provides a soft barrier between the upper and lower sets of teeth to prevent damage to the teeth. The appliance is simple to use and can be cleaned and stored easily too.
Botox
Did you know that we offer Botox too? With this treatment, we will inject a specialized version of the botulism toxin that interrupts signals between your facial muscles to prevent contractions, smoothing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This helps you enjoy a younger appearance, with results lasting about six months. We can readminister during your checkup and cleaning visit. Along with cosmetic benefits, this can also be a part of general dentistry. Our team can use this to help ease the stress behind TMJ disorder and bruxism, so you enjoy better oral health and avoid painful complications.
Metal-Free Dental Work
With general dentistry, our team can offer metal-free dental work to repair teeth and protect the smile. These materials are holistic and lifelike in appearance, so you can feel more confident in your appearance. For example, we can use metal-free composite resin to offer fillings that treat tooth decay and blend with the tooth. The same material can be used in bonding procedures to mask imperfections and reshape the teeth, even repairing minor damage.
If you need a crown, we can offer a lifelike ceramic crown, which blends with your smile and only takes one visit to create and place. Our team can provide natural-looking dental bridges and dentures too, again with holistic and biocompatible materials.
If you have any questions about general dentistry, or if you want to schedule a visit for your family’s checkup and cleaning, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you all enjoy better oral health and a smile that makes you feel confident.
Talk to Your Lake Orion, MI Dentist’s Office About General Dentistry
We want to offer a holistic and preventive approach to family dentistry, so you can enjoy your best smiles and better oral health and bite function. To schedule an appointment for general dentistry, then call Lake Orion Family Dentistry at (248)693-6213!
