Preventive Focus

"Getting to the cause" of oral health problems is a common focus of our efforts here at Family Dental Care.

We know that if we simply help people 'put out fires' and offer tooth carpentry as a reaction to dental disease; we are missing the bigger picture. Isolating and eliminating dental problems
is only part of the solution.

Creating Physical And Financial Predictability

In our office, we encourage the patient option of completing a comprehensive treatment plan, designed to facilitate long-term predictability in our patients' lives. This predictability can be physical and/or financial. Catching a looming toothache before it ruins a vacation is a classic example of early intervention.

Addressing a small problem before it becomes a potentially costly project is another type of prevention, certainly worth the initial investment. Review how our financial flexibility can help you
plan so you can chew what you want in your retirement

Traditional Prevention

Of course, true prevention has historically involved routine home care and professional dental cleaning. We offer a state-of-the-art polishing technique of a baking soda spray which can remove stain
and bacteria, as well as the traditional rubber cup prophy paste tooth polishing. The choice, again, is yours.

Fluoride Remineralizes

Ask how fluoride in rinses, trays, and/or varnishes can help remineralize teeth that may be demineralized from soda, coffee, tea, or juice acidity. Fluoride remineralization has been found to be helpful for older adults who can experience "root caries" or decay along the gumline, a potential problem adjacent to fillings and crowns.

Dental Sealants Seal Off Grooves

Dental sealants are a way to preventively fill in susceptible deep grooves in teeth where the toothbrush bristle can't reach, but the bacteria can. They can be appropriate for both children and adults and do not require anesthetic or drilling. They take a much shorter time than a restoration to place and our office stands behind them for three years. If you have had a sealant placed, when it is evaluated at your routine 6-month check-up, if it has dislodged, we will replace it for free for three years from the time it was originally placed. The existence of deep grooves is not only the reason for sealant placement but also why we expect sealants to stay in for a long time.

Feel free to call our office with further questions or to set up a 10 minute no-charge consultation to discuss your need. You can speak with Tena or Heather at 608-437-5564.