Preventive care is essential to the longtime health of your smile and in protecting your smile from damage caused by tooth decay, periodontal (gum) disease and other damaging conditions. Preventive care works to prevent these diseases before they can cause any lasting damage to your smile. Our periodontist and team provide a variety of services designed with the lasting health of your smile in mind, including regular dental checkups and dental sealants. We recommend you visit our office regularly so we can check for and treat any developing dental conditions. This allows us to treat you before you sustain any damage to your teeth.

Our preventive care options include:

• Dental Anxiety Treatment
• Gum Disease Prevention
• Mouth-Body Connection

Preventive care is not limited to treatment in our office; you can also take steps at home to protect your smile from decay and damage. These steps include:

• Brushing and flossing your teeth every day. You should brush at least twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush, and you should floss every night before bed.
• Keeping a healthy diet and avoiding foods that are sugary or acidic.