Preventative & Oral Health
For today and tomorrow, the foundation for your dental and oral health begins with preventative care.
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Types of Preventative Oral Health Care
- Regular Dental Cleanings - a regular cleaning involves your dentist eliminating stains, tartar, and plaque from your teeth. For patients with gum health issues, your dentist may recommend frequent visits (more than twice a year) for teeth cleaning.
- Comprehensive Dental Exams - the mouth is often considered a window to the rest of the body because many other illnesses first present themselves as changes within the mouth. With a comprehensive exam every six months, we can manage small dental problems before they grow into larger, more complicated issues.
- Routine Oral X-Rays - routine digital X-rays let your provider instantly detect and diagnose abnormalities in teeth, gums, and enamel, as well as tumorous masses, cavities & hidden dental structures.
- At-Home Oral Hygiene - between your twice-a-year dentist appointments, it's important to practice good oral hygiene habits, such as brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day, to prevent cavities, gum disease, and other oral health issues from affecting your smile.
Benefits of Preventative Dental Care
- To detect possible health risks such as oral cancer and gum disease
- To protect your teeth and gums
- To maintain good physical health
- To eliminate bad breath
- To have a brighter, healthier smile
If you are looking for an experienced dentist to help you maintain your smile with preventative and oral health care in Verona, Pennsylvania, please call our office at (412) 828-1920 to schedule a consultation.
Preventative & Oral Health FAQs
Taking care of your oral health is especially important as you age. Older adults are at higher risk of tooth decay and gum disease, which can lead to tooth loss. To keep your oral health in great shape, it's important to brush and floss your teeth twice a day and see your dentist twice a year. Regular dental visits help catch oral health issues early before they worsen and give your provider a chance to share personalized tips to keep your smile healthy.
Good oral health begins with practicing good oral hygiene at home and visiting your dentist twice a year for preventive care.
To maintain good oral hygiene, it's important to brush your teeth twice daily, floss regularly, and see your dentist twice a year to ensure your oral health is in good shape. If there are issues, visiting the dentist regularly can catch problems early before they become more difficult to treat.
Most people should visit the dentist twice a year (or every 6 months), but patients who are more cavity-prone or who have other oral health issues may need to visit the dentist more frequently.
Regular trips to the dentist help detect issues early, before they become more complex, and ensure your smile stays healthy.
Practicing good oral hygiene habits, such as brushing and flossing, and visiting the dentist twice a year can help keep dental issues at bay.