The best way to make sure that your teeth are in great shape and last a lifetime is to prevent any decay or other tooth and gum problems from ever occurring. At our Dove Family Dentistry practice prevention is always better than restoration. Our doctors have developed a prevention program that includes regular checkups and teeth cleaning in Memphis. Preventing tooth decay that can lead to more serious problems is not a one-sided affair, it takes a partnership between our practice and each patient, even our youngest patients to make sure that their teeth and gums are as clean and germ-free as possible. Our staff teaches each patient the proper way to brush and floss their teeth and how best to use dental rinses. We reinforce these best practices during every checkup. For our younger patients it is doubly important that they not only understand how to care for their teeth but also that they make the commitment to following good dental hygiene on a daily basis, so we try to make it a fun experience not a chore.
At home daily maintenance is not enough to prevent all cavities and decay. That is why regular checkups are so important to stay ahead of any developing decay or other problems. Equally important is regular teeth cleaning in Memphis. Our practice recommends that at least twice a year our patients have their teeth professionally cleaned by our hygienist. During a cleaning our hygienist will scrape away the accumulated plaque and tartar from around and between the teeth. This is material that normal brushing and flossing cannot remove. It is the material from which cavities and tooth decay usually start. Once this material has been removed it is then easier for our patients to effectively brush their teeth in these areas to minimize the re-buildup of plaque. The hygienist will also polish your teeth so they look their best.
Teeth cleaning in Memphis does not just clean the teeth. Our hygienist will also scrape the accumulated debris and plague from around the gum line. This is extremely important because it can cause the beginnings of gum disease, called gingivitis. If gum disease is allowed to take hold and not treated it can cause the gums to pull away from the teeth and eventually lead to tooth loss and even bone loss. Keeping the gums clean and healthy is as important as keeping the teeth clean. For our young patients the prevention program often recommends the use of dental sealants, which is a coating that is applied to the chewing surfaces back premolars and molars to protect them from cavity causing debris and bacteria in the areas of the mouth that are often hardest for children to effectively brush. Join our preventative program by making an appointment with our office.
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