4540 Ross Ave Ste 140, Dallas, TX 75204
(469) 210-7223Preventive Dentistry – Dallas, TX
A Little Care Now for Fewer Headaches Later
Our primary goal at Ross Avenue Family Dental of Dallas is to give our patients excellent care while also saving them time, and nothing does this better than preventive dentistry. With just two checkups and cleanings each year, we can stop common issues like cavities and gum disease from ever rearing their ugly heads in your household, helping you avoid bigger problems in the future. If it’s time for you or your child’s next checkup, be sure to schedule an appointment by contacting us today for preventive dentistry in Dallas, TX.
Why Choose Ross Avenue Family Dental of Dallas for Preventive Dentistry?
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Dental Checkups & Teeth Cleanings
During a checkup and cleaning, our team will not only systematically remove cavity-causing plaque and tartar from the hard-to-reach areas of your mouth, but we’ll also give you a very thorough exam. That way, we can spot the early signs of tooth decay or infection so they can be taken care of right away. Often, we’re able to find and treat a problem before a patient even notices that anything is wrong!
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Fluoride Treatment
Your enamel is the hard, protective outer layer of your teeth, and although it’s incredibly durable, it’s not invincible. For instance, it can be stripped of its minerals and worn down if you neglect your oral hygiene routine or consume too many sugary or acidic foods and drinks. Unfortunately, the risk of developing common dental problems, like disease, damage, or decay, increases as it thins.
Our team can help strengthen your enamel and protect your teeth with topical fluoride treatments. Continue reading to learn more about this standard preventive service and when it might be recommended!
What is Fluoride?
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that can be found in different water and soil sources, and therefore, also in different vegetables growing there. It’s been proven to help strengthen enamel, which can halt cavities before they progress. It can sometimes even reverse the earliest stages of tooth decay. As a result, it’s often added in public sources of drinking water and in dental products, such as anti-cavity toothpaste.
Although it can potentially be harmful in large amounts, most people don’t have to worry about overexposure. Only a small, safe dosage is included in water sources, different products, and dental treatments.
How Does Fluoride Treatment Work?
This service typically involves applying topical fluoride, which usually comes as a gel, foam, or varnish, directly to your teeth or into trays that are then placed over your arches. These can come in minty or other fun flavors, making them more palatable to patients of all ages.
The medication is left in place for a few minutes, but it takes about 30 to 60 minutes for the active ingredients to be absorbed by your teeth, so we might ask that you avoid eating or drinking anything for an hour or two. Then, it helps pull essential minerals, such as calcium and phosphorus, from your saliva to strengthen your enamel.
Who Benefits from Fluoride Treatment?
Fluoride treatment can be offered as a stand-alone service, but is more commonly included after routine checkups and cleanings as a routine preventive measure. It’s also usually more frequently recommended for still-developing smiles, though the truth is that patients of all ages might benefit from this option.
We might also recommend topical fluoride for those who have:
- Unique needs or abilities that make it difficult to keep up with routine dental care either at home or at our office.
- A medical condition, like diabetes, that increases the risk of specific oral concerns, such as cavities due to blood sugar fluctuations.
- Dental sensitivity, likely as a result of thinning enamel.