Preventive dentistry is a crucial component of maintaining good oral health.
It involves taking proactive measures to prevent dental problems before they occur, rather than waiting for them to develop and then treating them.
Our team is proud to offer a number of procedures designed to support your smile and maintain your oral health for years to come. To learn more about our offerings, we invite you to read below and call our office to schedule an appointment!
Dental Hygiene
Daily brushing, flossing, and rinsing are keys to success. Our dentists and team at Your Kissimmee Dentist in Kissimmee, FL want to be sure our patients receive the best oral health care and dental services. We accomplish it by instructing our patients how to manage their own oral hygiene. With the help of Your Kissimmee Dentist, our patients will develop a daily oral hygiene routine that will keep their teeth healthy and white.
The gums are also an important part of your mouth. Our team at Your Kissimmee Dentist can provide periodontal cleanings and treatment to keep your gums healthy, or refer you to a specialist.
Oral Cancer Screenings
We believe oral cancer screenings are a critical component of every visit to our office. Advances in technology make it easier to pinpoint potential cancer symptoms earlier than in the past. Any potential oral cancer should be treated as quickly as possible before it becomes an irreversible problem.
An oral cancer screening is often completed with an ultraviolet light or a similar device that allows the dentist to view issues that can’t always be detected by the naked eye.
The health of tissues in the mouth can also be affected by the lifestyle choices of the patient. If a patient smokes cigarettes or drinks too much alcohol, regular screenings should be scheduled with every visit.
Night Guards
The condition known as bruxism or teeth grinding is experienced by many. People can consciously grind their teeth during the day, but teeth grinding is a larger problem while you are sleeping. Grinding your teeth can damage enamel, wear down teeth, cause jaw pain, or irritate your gums. The noise from teeth grinding can also disturb your spouse’s sleep.
A night guard should be considered if you grind your teeth. A night guard is very similar to a mouth guard worn by athletes, and serves as a barrier between your top and bottom teeth while you sleep. All night guards are custom fit for comfort and to allow for proper breathing. An impression of your teeth will be taken and the impression will be sent to a dental lab for fabrication. Night guards are very durable and can be used for as many as 10 years.
There are other methods people can try to stop from grinding their teeth, including:
- Attempt to train your jaw to be free and easy rather than clenched.
- Try to refrain from chewing gum or from chewing on objects such as pens.
- Try to avoid alcoholic drinks and drinks with caffeine. (Caffeine will increase the likelihood that a person will grind their teeth.)
Call our team at Your Kissimmee Dentist today if you suspect you might be grinding your teeth during the day or while you sleep.
