PREVENTATIVE DENTISTRY CAN SAVE YOU MONEY

At Oak Family Dental, we aim to achieve and maintain healthy smiles for our patients, so we emphasize preventive dentistry. Our preventive dental care services help lower your risks for problems like tooth decay and gum disease.

HOW PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY SAVES YOU MONEY

Preventive dentistry can save you out-of-pocket costs on fixing issues that could be avoided through dental exams, professional teeth cleanings, and good oral hygiene. Routine checkups cost less than restorative treatments and repairs, like root canals, extractions, fillings, and crowns. Plus, you’re less likely to have a dental emergency if you keep up with oral health care.

WHAT IS PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY?

Preventive dentistry may include the following:

  • Dental exams
  • Teeth cleanings
  • Fluoride treatments
  • Dental sealants
  • Diagnostic x-rays
  • Oral cancer screenings

Routine exams and cleanings can help lower your risk of developing harmful oral health diseases and dental trauma.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT ROUTINE DENTAL VISITS

We recommend patients visit us every six months for exams and cleanings to keep their teeth and gums healthy. During appointments, we take periodic x-rays to monitor your oral health and underlying tissues, perform a visual exam, and provide professional cleaning. A dental cleaning helps remove plaque and tartar that cause cavities and gum disease.

HOW CHECKUPS PREVENT DENTAL EMERGENCIES

Regular dental maintenance can help prevent emergencies. For example, if you have deep decay in a tooth, a routine checkup is when your dentist can identify it and offer treatment options before the tooth requires an emergency root canal.

You can prevent dental emergencies by doing the following:

  • Practice good oral hygiene every day, including brushing and flossing.
  • Wear a mouthguard while playing sports.
  • Wear a nightguard if you have bruxism or TMJ symptoms.
  • Eat a healthy, nutritious diet.
  • Don’t use your teeth as tools to open packages or bottles.
  • Avoid smoking and tobacco use.
  • Avoid excessive alcohol use.

GOOD ORAL HEALTH HELPS OVERALL HEALTH

Good oral health is linked to overall health. Healthy teeth and gums can control or reduce the risks associated with diabetes, pregnancy, heart disease, strokes, and more. Routine dental appointments allow our team to catch gum disease and decay in the early stages, as well as clean the hard-to-reach areas of your smile––all of which promote good oral health.

SCHEDULE YOUR DENTAL EXAM IN METAIRIE, LA

If you would like to learn more about preventive dental care in Metairie, LA, or if you’d like to schedule your next exam and teeth cleaning, contact a team member to get started.

We look forward to welcoming you to Oak Family Dental!

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