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Family Dental Care
It is essential to practice good oral habits at home and visit your dentist frequently. When you start taking good care of your teeth as early as possible, it could help in preserving a healthy smile that lasts a lifetime.
We at Smile Zone have lots of information and sources for groups or families who want to learn more regarding good dental care and overall good oral health habits. Whether you are a teen with braces, mom, a grandparent or somebody in between, we have the solutions for you.
We only desire the greatest for you and your family. Our dental team offers the following services:
Teeth cleanings
Exams and X-rays
Restorative procedures
Preventive care
We also offer pediatric dental and orthodontics services.
The team at Smile Zone is dedicated to giving quality oral health care to families and treat patients of all ages. We provide complete solutions for our patient’s needs. We also believe in the significance of listening to our clients and understand each lifestyle and goal. We will help improve your health and bring that bright and pleasant smile to your face.
Dental Cleanings
Make sure that you attend your dentist at least twice a year. Having a professional dental cleaning at least two times a year can improve your overall oral health. Those who practice good oral hygiene regularly at home with brushing and flossing usually do not feel discomfort during a cleaning. But those who have failed to follow their oral health habits may feel uncomfortable and sensitivity during the dental cleaning. The dental specialist can use a painkiller before the cleaning to ease any discomfort.
Our dental cleanings (dental prophylaxis) are done by registered dental hygienists. To complete the dental exam; your cleaning process will include the following:
Eliminate tartar: Tartar is a hard plaque that can be found on the tooth cover both below and above the gums. It can only be extracted with special dental tools.
Eliminating plaque: It is a sticky colorless film containing food particles, bacteria, and saliva. If plaque is removed, the bacteria will produce poisons that can infect the gums and possibly causing periodontal disease.
Polishing Teeth: Mild polishing eliminates stains and marks that remain in the teeth. When this happens, you can now enjoy that clean teeth feeling.
Here at Smile Zone, we have doctors and dental hygienists with years of experience in dental cleanings. We are happy to welcome you and give you guidelines on how to maintain your healthy smile. Visit us today!
Oral Exams
Like other physical examination, an oral exam also helps your whole body overall health. Regular oral check up prevents bigger issues.
Gum disease and infections don’t just affect your mouth. A disease in one area of the body affects the system or the organs. Gum disease has linked in some serious ailments such as cardiovascular disease, dementia, and diabetes.
When you visit your dentist, they will ask about any health issues you have or medicine you are taking because it might affect your oral health.
Here’s what to expect during oral examination:
– Examine your oral hygiene and overall health
– Examine your risk of gum or bone disease, tooth decay, and root decay
– Examine if you need tooth repair or tooth replacement
– Check your jaw, chew or bite problems
– Eliminate any deposits or stains on your teeth
– Show you proper cleaning methods
– Evaluate your need of fluoride
– If necessary, they will take dental x-rays and other diagnostic procedures
If you have any questions or concerns about your oral health, don’t hesitate to visit us. We at Smile Zone are available to accommodate all your dental needs.
Schedule an appointment now, and we will help you feel at ease about your oral exam.
Oral Cancer Screening
Oral cancer screening is an exam conducted by the dentist to check signs of cancer conditions in your mouth. It is done to identify mouth cancer as early as possible. If the disease is detected earlier, you will have a great chance for cure.
People with no signs of mouth cancer should still have an oral cancer screening. The screening will consist of a visual examination of the mouth and palpation of the neck and jaw. Regular appointment to your dentist will improve the chance that any random changes in your oral health will catch early at a time when cancer can be treated more quickly.
Individuals with a high chance of oral cancer are possible to benefit from the screening. Here are the factors that might increase the risk of oral cancer:
-Using any tobacco such as cigars, chewing tobacco, cigarettes, pipes, and snuff.
-Drinking alcohol
– Sun exposure history which increases the chance of lip cancer
Visit your dentist to know whether you need a oral cancer screening or not. And also ask about ways you can minimize your chance of oral cancer.
Please feel free to contact us or visit our office for more information about oral cancer screening. Our dental team would be happy to assist and evaluate your condition.
Oral surgery
You might feel a little hesitant to go through a surgery when the dentist suggests it for a problem in your mouth. We know that surgery should not be taken quickly, but you don’t have to worry.
Dental surgery is a broad term that involves simple tooth extraction to a complicated method such as dental implant surgery. Dental surgery can improve the function and the appearance of your smile.
A dentist can only perform a dental surgery. They are the specialist who conducts diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea and oral cancer.
Usually, people will not know that they need a dental surgery. This is one of the purposes why you have to visit your dentist regularly. During your checkup, your dentist will evaluate and identify problems that may require surgery. If it is possible, you can ask your dentist how long the surgery will take and what type of medications will be involved. Also, you need to figure out if you need to avoid any foods and how to handle the pain and how to take care of the wound.
If you need any help or assistance, you can visit Smile Zone during our clinic hours or give us a call to schedule a consultation.
