Regardless of how old you are, we are the best dentist in town for keeping you and your family in lifelong oral health.  With a focus on preventative care, we can keep you and your kid’s teeth healthy now and in the future.  We understand that lifelong oral health takes different forms as you age, and we know how to keep you feeling great throughout your lifetime.

Here are some things to keep in mind –

Children are prone to getting cavities.  They are at risk due in part to their desire to eat food that is high in sugar and starch while simultaneously not liking to brush or floss their teeth.  We can help to reduce this risk by cleaning their teeth twice a year and giving them a fluoride treatment annually.  Dental sealant is also a way to reduce the risk of cavities by placing a barrier on top of any deep ridges that are on the chewing surfaces of their teeth.

As they grow into teens, we are more concerned about whether their teeth and bite are aligned or if they need an orthodontic treatment.  We are also focused on keeping their teeth safe and often recommend wearing a mouth guard to prevent a sports injury.  As the best dentist in town, one of the things that we focus on is preventing teeth from becoming damaged and needing a restoration.  However, if your teen, or you, damage a tooth we can restore it in a way that is beautiful and natural looking.

Adults face the same oral health challenges as children and more.  Gum disease, for example, is more common in adults than children and starts when plaque becomes trapped underneath the gums.  We can treat this condition by performing a deep cleaning and providing further procedures as necessary to treat it.  It is important for us to keep an eye on signs of gum disease because we know the extent of the damage that it can cause including gum recession, loose teeth, and eventual tooth loss.

Many adults also suffer from enamel erosion.  This is frequently due to eating foods that are highly acidic, aggressive tooth brushing, a lack of dental care and age.  When the enamel erodes, teeth become sensitive.  To protect them, we can complete a dental bonding procedure, place crowns around them, etc. By doing so, we can make it possible to eat without discomfort.

Lifelong oral health requires regular preventative dental care which is why we recommend having teeth cleaned professionally twice a year.  Regardless of how old you are or what stage of life you are in, these regular appointments provide you with the best opportunity to retain your natural teeth as you age.  Around seventy percent of the adult population will suffer some form of tooth loss so starting to care for your teeth early is important.  Given your personal health risks and stage of life, we will also watch out for some of the common challenges that can impact people, as mentioned above. To schedule your appointment with the best dentist, call today.

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