“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” and this is so true when it comes to dental health. You can keep your mouth healthy and prevent the need for major dental problems by taking all the right steps. We want to help you take care of your teeth and gums so they stay healthy and strong throughout your life. At Barker Dentistry & Implant Center, we place a strong emphasis on prevention because we believe that our patients should be equipped to help take charge of their own oral health care.
Preventive dental medicine describes the practices and treatments primary focused on preventing the onset of dental disease before it becomes something of consequence, such as regular dental check-ups and cleanings, patient education and routine at-home oral hygiene measures, such as brushing and flossing. This is distinct from remedial dental medicine, which is focused on the treatment of dental disease after it has manifest. Dental medicine can be categorized into preventive dental medicine, remedial dental medicine and cosmetic dental medicine.
Dental check-ups are an important part of preventive care. Many dental problems, like cavities and gum disease, progress silently until they cause problems. By the time you have pain or other symptoms, it may be too late to prevent more aggressive and expensive treatment.
During a routine check-up at Barker Dentistry & Implant Center, our dental professionals will:
To prevent dental illness, you need to have regular check-ups at the dentist’s office, about every half year.
Regular cleanings will take off the plaque that causes cavities and periodontal (gum) disease, and fluoride treatments can help to harden the enamel on your teeth and make them more resistant to decay.
We have routine dental exams that help to catch these problems early before they get worse and cost more.
It’s not just your teeth that you’re taking care of when you’re brushing. Keeping your mouth healthy can prevent heart disease, diabetes, pneumonia and other health problems.
If you receive preventive care, you will need less extensive and expensive treatment such as root canals, crowns or implants.
Services Offered at Barker Dentistry & Implant Center for Preventive Care
At Barker Dentistry & Implant Center, we provide a variety of preventative care to assist you in maintaining a healthy smile, including:
It is our mission to provide you the highest level of care and personal attention in a dental setting. We want you to understand the correct way to practice oral hygiene and give you the tools to maintain proper dental health.
Spending money now on prevention leads to long-term cost savings by avoiding the more expensive and destructive treatments that might be necessary if the problems were allowed to develop further. Would it not be better to pay $100 a year for a routine preventive check-up and cleaning, rather than thousands of dollars for a root canal followed by a crown or even an implant because you ignored the problem and let a cavity develop or allowed a tooth to break?
Moreover, preventive care is often covered by dental insurance plans, and it’s inexpensive to stay on top of your dental regimen so you won’t be gouged with an expensive bill once the damage is done. Dental pain is one of the worst types of pain, so staying healthy is worth it to avoid pain, discomfort and long treatments.
The high level of patient satisfaction with our preventive care is evidenced by some of our patients’ comments:
‘It was here that I learned the value of having routine cleanings. Once they caught the cavity early and saved me from a root canal!’ – Sarah T.
‘The staff at Barker Dentistry are so on the ball,’ Jake L says. ‘I get top-notch advice on how to keep my teeth healthy at home.
Preventive dental care is a vital part of overall health. At Barker Dentistry & Implant Center, we are dedicated to comprehensive preventive care services. We strive to offer our patients the tools necessary to achieve and maintain healthy, beautiful smiles long-term. Don’t wait until a problem arises. Call us today to schedule your preventive care appointment.
More information or to schedule an appointment, visit our Contact Us page online or call us at (936) 539-6646. Proactive care can make a world of difference to your oral health.
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