At Care Soft Dental, we provide preventative dental care for patients throughout the Rockville area and invite you to schedule a dental exam today. We know that if you have your teeth cleaned on a regular basis, you can decrease your risk of getting cavities or experiencing gum disease. Overall, taking the time to have your teeth cleaned can prevent general discomfort and even tooth loss. If you haven’t been to the dentist in a while, now is the time to schedule an exam so that you can prevent many common oral health issues that can negatively impact your quality of life. We are experts at preventative dental care and will ensure that your appointment is a positive one and that you remain comfortable during your dental exam and treatments. Fortunately, by using preventative care methods we can help avoid any dental discomfort.
Cleaning
Preventative care is important for staying cavity and infection free. We provide dental cleanings and examinations so that everyone in the family can stay in excellent oral health. Schedule yours twice a year. We believe that preventative care is essential for staying in good oral health. Our goal is to keep our patients as healthy as possible, and the best way to do so is through ongoing dental care and teaching our patients how to practice good oral hygiene at home. If you live in the 20850 area, call 301-869-7733 to schedule your exam and to learn how you can stay healthy year-round.
Deep Cleaning
Another way that preventative dental care can save you money is in the realm of tooth loss. A leading cause of tooth loss among adults is gum disease. If plaque and bacteria are left on your gums and teeth, it can become trapped underneath the gum tissue. This can cause them to swell and bleed. During regular dental appointments, we can identify early signs of gum disease and perform a deep cleaning if necessary. Once the plaque and bacteria have been removed, your gums should return to good health. However, if gum disease is left untreated, your gums can start to recede, and pockets can be created in the gum tissue. This will expose your bone to be attacked by causing bone loss and tooth mobility and eventually loss of tooth. At that point, you will be forced to either live with a missing tooth or replace it using dentures, a dental bridge or a dental implant.
Sealants and Fluoride Treatments
During your dental exam, let us know about the discomfort you have been feeling so that we can discuss ways to reduce it by using methods, such as a fluoride treatment or sealant. Dental sealants are primarily used for children. By using a dental sealant, a protective layer is placed onto the teeth so that nothing can become stuck in these ridges. In this way, we protect children from cavities and future tooth decay. On the other hand, fluoride is recommended for all ages at least twice a year. The fluoride is applied directly to the teeth. It is one of the easiest ways to reduce the risk of getting cavities by 30%.
