Preventive DentistryPhoenix, AZ
No matter the patient’s age, regular dental care and checkups are essential for maintaining oral health. Without professional cleanings and examinations twice a year, there is a higher chance of plaque building up and causing oral health issues. Preventive dentistry is a combination of professional cleanings at a dentist’s office and proper oral hygiene at home to prevent an infection from getting worse or spreading to other teeth. Preventive dentistry is available at Camelback Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics in Phoenix and the surrounding area. As a pediatric dentist and orthodontist, we can use preventive dentistry to help prevent a variety of conditions, infections, and issues that hinder one’s oral health. Along with that, we can catch the early warning signs of tooth decay or another condition and treat it. To schedule an appointment or learn more about preventive dentistry, call us at 602-595-3531 and schedule an appointment today.Request An Appointment
Benefits of Preventive Dentistry
Even though the recommended number of dental checkups per year is two, many patients are not able to receive professional dental care. In fact, the American Dental Association explains that around “100 million Americans fail to see a dentist each year.” In other cases, patients may need to receive more than two checkups per year. Preventive dentistry is a proactive approach to dental care that typically involves an examination and professional cleaning, among other possible procedures. With preventive dentistry, we can also treat the early signs of oral health issues. Benefits of preventive dentistry include:- Professional cleaning of the teeth
- Removing plaque from difficult-to-reach places in the mouth
- Identifying the early signs of infection or decay and providing immediate treatment
- Determining if there are early signs of alignment or bite issues
- Examining any pre-existing oral health conditions
- Recommending how the patient can proceed to continue keeping their teeth healthy
The Appointment Process
Patients of all ages can benefit from preventive dentistry since tooth decay can occur at any age. For most appointments and checkups, we will need to review the patient’s medical history, current oral health, and any other health information about the patient that we need to know. During the initial cleaning of the teeth, we will look for signs of:- Plaque buildup
- Signs of tooth decay
- Bite issues or misalignment
- Signs of infection
- Damaged enamel that causes sensitive teeth