General Dentistry
At Today’s Dental, we comprehend the importance of maintaining good oral health and how it directly affects your overall well-being. General dentistry encompasses various essential aspects of dental care that contribute to a healthy mouth. Let’s delve into why oral hygiene is crucial and how we can help you achieve it.
What is General Dentistry?
General dentistry encompasses preventive measures and a range of treatments aimed at ensuring optimal oral health. Our experienced dentists conduct a thorough assessment of your oral cavity and tailor a treatment plan to meet your specific needs.
Our General Dentistry Services:
- Caries Susceptibility Test: Many cavities go unnoticed during routine examinations. That’s why we conduct a caries susceptibility test to evaluate contributing factors and effectively prevent future cavities.
- Routine Tooth Extractions: Severely decayed that cannot be saved are extracted to prevent further complications and preserve overall oral health.
- Periodontal Treatment: Healthy gums are vital for maintaining oral hygiene. We address gum issues caused by pathogenic bacteria, preventing inflammation, tooth decay, and common problems like gingivitis.
- Advantage Arrest: For individuals at high risk of cavities, we employ Advantage Arrest. A precautionary measure that halts the development of cavities at an early stage.
- Perio Protect: Our dentists specialize in treating various gum problems, understanding the importance of healthy gums in maintaining overall oral health.
- Oral Cancer Screenings: Regular screenings allow us to identify and monitor any signs of oral cancer.
- Dental Sealants and Fluoride Treatments: Through advanced techniques, we provide preventive treatments to combat cavities at their early stages, such as dental sealants and fluoride treatments.
- Scaling & Prevention: Thorough cleaning of teeth removes plaque buildup and prevents gum problems, ensuring optimal oral hygiene.
- Routine Tooth Checkups: We recommend regular visits to our clinic every 6-12 months for comprehensive examinations. Our dentists thoroughly assess your teeth for cavities, gum issues, or any other suspicious pathology.
Specialized Care for Children:
We offer a wide range of treatment modalities specifically designed for children. Our experienced dentists prioritize children’s oral health, ensuring a positive and comfortable dental experience for young patients.
Emergency Dentistry Services:
Our skilled dentists are well-equipped to handle various dental emergencies promptly, including
- Fluoride treatments
- Scaling
- Extractions
- Sealants, and other urgent cases.
Choose Today’s Dental, West Columbia | USA for comprehensive general dentistry services. Our dedicated team is committed to helping you.
It is not unusual for some dental patients to try their absolute best to establish and maintain optimal oral hygiene habits, only to feel utterly discouraged when their dentist informs them that they have cavities. In some cases, however, there are other contributing factors that, if detected through a caries susceptibility test and resolved, can better prevent cavities from occurring. Learn more
Routine tooth extractions are very commonly carried out by the dentist where a visible tooth, either severely decayed or displaced from its position needs to be removed. The tooth which can not be restored in the mouth for its normal functioning undergoes extractions. It is done to improve the oral health of a person.Learn more
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When you think about your relationship with your dentist, you may think about all sorts of services and treatments he can provide including:
- Thorough examinations and cleanings,
- X-rays,
- Cavity fillings,
- Root canals,
- Teeth whitenings and much more.
Proper oral hygiene habits are absolutely vital to both your oral and your overall health. These habits help to ensure the routine removal of the dental plaque that contributes to tooth decay and gum disease. This plaque contains harmful bacteria that, if it enters the bloodstream, can make its way to other areas of the body and cause extensive illness, disease and problems. Learn more