Preventive Dentistry Holden
Keeping Your Smile Problem-Free All Throughout the Year
Even if you’re incredibly diligent about brushing and flossing your teeth at home, did you know that your smile still isn’t fully protected from nasty issues such as cavities or unchecked gum disease? Unfortunately, these problems, which are often easily preventable, can ravage your smile without you even realizing it if you’re negligent about attending biannual dental appointments. To learn more about the many preventive dentistry services that we offer here at Holden Dental Care, or to set up a visit for yourself or a family member, please feel free to contact our office.
Why Choose Holden Dental Care for Preventive Dentistry?
- Dental-Insurance Friendly Practice
- Serving the Community for 40+ Years
- Oral Cancer Screenings During Every Visit
Dental Checkups & Cleanings
Routine dental checkups and cleanings are the cornerstone of dental hygiene; these visits allow Dr. Crowley-Le and our team to carefully examine your smile and ensure that there aren’t any hidden issues slowly progressing. We’re able to do this with the help of our intraoral camera; it lets us view every oral structure inside your mouth in greater detail, helping us to detect symptoms of issues like cavities, gum disease, and even oral cancer. Of course, during each visit we can also perform a detailed cleaning of your smile, removing built-up plaque and tartar that your toothbrush at home cannot clear away.
Gum Disease Treatment
Gum disease is surprisingly more common than you may have thought – it’s estimated that over half of all US adults over the age of 30 have some form of the condition. What’s worse is that if left unaddressed, it can even lead to tooth loss, among other serious health concerns that target other systems throughout your body. Here at our office in Holden, we can treat many different stages of gum disease using solutions such as scaling and root planing, as well as antibiotic treatment, ensuring that your gums are healthily able to support a resilient, beautiful set of teeth!
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that’s found in most oral hygiene products as well as many local water supplies. It benefits dental health by assisting with the remineralization of tooth enamel, which cannot regenerate on its own. During a routine checkup, our team can provide your teeth with fluoride treatment in the form of a special gel or varnish that’s applied directly to the teeth. This treatment is quick, non-invasive, and comfortable for all patients – and the level of protection it adds to your teeth is difference-making.
Dental Sealants
Often thought of as a treatment solely for children, adults can also benefit from dental sealants since their molars also have grooved and pitted surfaces that are extra susceptible to cavities. These coatings are designed to blend in seamlessly with the surrounding teeth, ensuring a natural look. Better yet, the amount of protection they provide for the vulnerable back teeth is quite impactful and capable of lasting for several years.
Nightguards for Bruxism
Bruxism, also known as teeth grinding, is a condition that many patients suffer from without ever realizing it until their teeth sustain damage or their jaw muscles become aggravated. However, since this issue often occurs during the nighttime, a custom-made nightguard is usually one of the best means of addressing it. These devices can hold your jaw open and prevent undesirable contact between your upper and lower arches.
TMJ Treatment
The TMJ, or temporomandibular joints, have a very important job; they’re responsible for connecting your jaw to the rest of your skull. When these joints encounter issues, though, it can be quite uncomfortable and can negatively impact your oral functionality. Our office offers various types of TMJ treatment, including both equilibration (occlusal adjustments) as well as occlusal splints. Jaw pain isn’t something you have to live with; these straightforward solutions are both minimally invasive and positively life-changing.
