Preventive Dentistry River Ridge
Simple Solutions for a Lifetime of Healthy Teeth
As your full-service family dentist, we cater to the oral health needs of you and your loved ones. We know how inconvenient it can be to have to shuffle your family around to different dentists. That is why we provide general dental care for everyone, saving you much-needed time in your busy schedule. With our vast experience in the industry and record of perfect patient care, you know who to trust in the area. Contact our River Ridge dental practice today to schedule your first preventive dentistry appointment with us!
Why Choose Plaisance & Bostick Family Dentistry for Preventive Dentistry?
- Dentists with Decades of Proven Experience
- Dental Practice Serving the Local Community Since 1980
- We See Dental Patients of All Ages
Dental Checkups & Teeth Cleanings
One of the most important steps patients take to maintain oral health and happiness is attending routine dental checkups with a trusted team like ours. Our goal during these visits is a simple and important one – we want to fully understand your smile’s needs so we can address them quickly and effectively. One of our doctors will perform an in-depth visual examination, thoroughly reviewing your teeth, gums, bite, existing restorations, and more with the assistance of digital X-rays. We’ll also perform an oral cancer screening to ensure no abnormalities exist. Once we have all of the information we need, we will work with you to develop the ideal treatment plan.
Routine teeth cleanings are also vital because they combat one of the biggest dangers to your healthy smile – plaque. Plaque is a sticky, bacteria-filled substance that’s constantly forming in the mouth, threatening decay and forming hard deposits known as tartar. One of our talented hygienists can clear away all of this, leaving your mouth feeling refreshed and polished. If preferred, we can provide fluoride treatment to better protect your smile in between appointments.
Nightguards for Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)
If you suffer from constant headaches or teeth that are worn down or damaged for no understandable reason, you may be dealing with bruxism, a common, often stress-related condition that’s more commonly known as teeth grinding/clenching. If we determine this is the case during your routine checkup, Dr. Plaisance or Dr. Bostick will provide you with much-needed relief in the form of a customized nightguard. The appliance minimizes the harmful effects of grinding so that you can get the rest you need.
Gum Disease Treatment
Redness, tenderness, bleeding, and swelling are common symptoms associated with gum disease. Affecting nearly half of the adult population in the U.S., its progression can lead to bone and tooth loss. Fortunately, our dentists offer gum disease treatment in the form of scaling and root planing. Effective in removing hardened plaque and tartar from teeth and gums, it also reshapes tooth roots to make it harder for bacteria to adhere in the future. As a result, your gums can reattach to teeth, allowing for better gum health.
