Preventive Dentistry
When you think about your health, your main focus is probably on what is happening with your body. Although this is important, you should also consider your oral health. Taking care of your teeth and gums is essential to your overall health and can help you keep your teeth for a lifetime.
Preventive dentistry is the best way to help you keep your mouth healthy. Combining good dental hygiene at home with regular visits to your dentist gives you the best chance of maintaining your oral health and keeping your teeth and gums healthy.
Prevention Is the Best Approach
A healthy, beautiful smile doesn’t just happen. To keep your teeth and gums healthy for a lifetime, you need preventive dental care that involves more than just brushing and flossing your teeth. Your dentist can help educate you on maintaining the best oral health possible.
Some of the preventive dentistry services your dentist offers include the following:
- Dental Exams — Visiting your dentist every six months for dental exams allows them to evaluate your oral health, scan for any issues, and treat dental problems before they worsen.
- Dental Cleanings — Regularly scheduled dental cleanings will eliminate harmful plaque and tartar from your teeth, significantly reducing your chances of tooth decay and gum disease.
- Fluoride Treatments — Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay. When you visit your dentist for a dental exam and cleaning, they will provide a fluoride treatment to remineralize your tooth enamel.
- Dental Sealants — As part of a preventive dental plan, sealants are used to shield your teeth from the harmful bacteria that cause tooth decay.
- X-rays —Dental x-rays can help your dentist identify and treat any underlying dental concerns. This can help you maintain your smile.
Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
Your dentist has the expertise to help you maintain your oral health, so when you are ready to learn more about preventive dentistry, contact our dental office to schedule an appointment.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Even with excellent hygiene habits, it's easy to miss small areas of your teeth. Over time, lingering plaque will harden into tartar, which can only be removed with a dental hygienist's tools. When tartar accumulates beneath the gum line, the result is red, puffy, inflamed gums, indicating the beginnings of periodontal disease.
Our Team
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Dr. Alice Zeigler DMD
Dr. Alice Zeigler received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and then attended dental school at the Medical College of Georgia. Following dental school, she received advanced training through a General Practice Residency in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Zeigler practiced dentistry in the Atlanta area for seven years before she and her husband relocated to Boise.
Dr. Zeigler was thrilled to join the North End Dental Team in 2014. She is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Idaho State Dental Association, the ...
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Preventive Dentistry Technology
Intraoral Cameras
What if you could see exactly what your dentist sees? You'd probably find it simpler to make informed decisions about your oral health!
Intraoral cameras allow you to do precisely that. Using a small digital camera embedded in a wand, the dentist can move it around your mouth and transmit the images instantly to a chairside monitor. This allows you to clearly see everything the dentist describes, including damage to the teeth and signs that might indicate periodontal disease.