Regular dental examinations help monitor teeth and gums, making sure any potential problems are caught early. These exams are important for protecting oral health. Oral health problems can become serious and painful if not treated properly. Most children and adults should get a dental exam every six months, and the interval is determined by individual oral health needs.

Including scaling, prophylaxis, fluoride treatment, sealants, and silver diamine fluoride.

Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) is a non-invasive topically applied treatment that stops tooth decay from getting worse. SDF can eliminate the need for a filling, avoiding expensive dental care and the use of anaesthetic. For teeth that can benefit from SDF, it reduces the cost of care, particularly for those who cannot afford dental treatment. It is great for children who are high risk for developing cavities, have behavioral management issues, and need to maintain their baby teeth.

Raising awareness of the importance of oral health, healthy habits, and homecare practices, such as brushing and flossing are key elements of preventive dental hygiene. Oral health is linked to many other illnesses; such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and aspirated pneumonia.

If a patient needs more than preventive care, we can refer them to one of our trusted oral health professional partners who is best suited to get their dental needs taken care of.