Preventative Dentistry-What is it?

When you take your car to get an oil change, are you doing it because there is something wrong with the oil? Or with your car for that matter? Likewise, when you take your car to get it washed, is it because rust has already shown up on the fender? The answer is more than likely no to both of these questions, because these two tasks associated with car ownership are both considered preventative maintenance. Preventive dentistry is very similar in the fact that it is meant to catch and hopefully prevent serious dental issues either before or as they are forming. At Coulter Family Dentistry, when we refer to Preventative Dentistry we are talking about when we see you regularly and monitor the state of your oral health on an ongoing basis. This allows us diagnose and treat dental problems before they become large, painful and expensive. Regular hygiene appointments, where we examine your teeth and conduct a deep, professional cleaning, are the mainstays of a good preventive program which can include treatments such as sealants, fluoride and other preventive measures. Preventive dentistry also includes good home care which involves brushing and flossing!
Your smile is worth more than any car’s sheen or internal lubrication. Let us be your family’s preventative dentistry specialists and get the preventative care on schedule for you and your loved ones today!