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Preventive Dentistry in Houston, Texas

The Importance of Preventive Dentistry

Optimal oral health starts with proactive care. A fundamental part of the foundation to tooth and gum health, preventive dental care can decrease the risk for complicated tooth-related concerns down the road. The idea of stopping dental problems before they occur and diligently treating issues at the onset are key to lessening the risk of long-term pain and costly treatments.

At Champions Dental, preventive care is an essential part of our practice. Along with providing multiple preventive care services, we make it our goal to educate our patients on proper oral hygiene practices.

Our Preventive Care Services

Our team at Champions Dental offers a variety of preventive care services to meet the needs of our patients while helping them achieve and maintain optimal oral health. Our preventive care services include:

Oral Cancer Screening

During your routine check-ups with our Champions Dental team, your oral health will be closely examined. Because suspicious changes could be indicative of larger problems, regular visits can help us monitor your oral health, check-in with you regarding your habits and oral hygiene, and help us treat problems early.

Fluoride Treatments

Fluoride treatments are one of the most popular and simple forms of preventive care and are beneficial when it comes to the protection and repair of your teeth. Taking the form of a foam, gel, varnish, or rinse, fluoride is a natural mineral that can strengthen and repair your teeth, essentially preventing cavities and increasing your overall oral health. During treatment, fluoride is applied directly to the surface of your teeth, building an extra, repairing layer of protection.

Focus on Periodontal Health and Gum Disease Prevention

Regular visits to Champions Dental also prioritize periodontal health and the prevention of gum disease. Poor oral hygiene can quickly affect the health of your gums and cause inflammation. We make it our goal to educate our patients on good oral health practices, including the proper treatment of gum tissue.

Night Guards and Mouthguards

Protection of your teeth is fundamental to maintaining a beautiful, healthy smile. If you suffer from bruxism (teeth grinding) or participate in a high-intensity sport, further intervention may be necessary to protect the integrity of your teeth. Among the preventive dental services we offer are fitting for mouthguards and night guards.

Tooth Sealants

Placement of a dental sealant is another popular procedure offered at Champions Dental. A sealant works as a protective coating for your teeth and is typically painted onto the back teeth with the purpose of preventing cavities and tooth decay.

Routine Teeth Cleaning and Polishing

Scheduling a routine, preventive care cleaning every six months allows us to treat build-up and address issues that may become more difficult to resolve as time passes. During a routine cleaning, we’ll polish your pearly whites and provide information about proper at-home care.

Deep Teeth Cleanings

Deep cleaning is advised as a treatment to stop the progression of gum or periodontal disease. During a deep cleaning, our team will perform a root planing and scaling procedure which entails cleaning between the gums and teeth as well as below the gum line to the root of the tooth. This will help us clean areas of the teeth that are otherwise unreachable, lessening the potential for inflammation.

X-Rays

During your regular visits to Champions Dental, routine X-rays will be performed to assess your oral health. These images capture a true picture of the interior of your gums and teeth and can help us recognize cavities, tooth decay, and other potential problems.
Preventative Dentistry

Benefits of Preventive Dentistry

Making preventive dental care a priority goes hand in hand with maintaining a healthy, beautiful smile. Along with providing protective, reparative measures to our teeth and gums, preventive services allow us to catch issues early on and resolve them accordingly.

  • Encourages proper oral hygiene to maximize tooth and gum health
  • Allows for early recognition of dental problems and addresses dental concerns at the onset
  • Reduces your risk of tooth decay and periodontal disease
  • Limits the risk of dental complications brought on by chronic conditions

Why Champions Dental?

We believe a healthy smile is an important key to overall health and confidence. This motivates our desire to provide each of our patients with attentive, educational, first-class dental services. The key to optimal oral health is a combination of proper at-home practices and routine visits with a supportive dental team. Along with working hard to enhance the health and strength of your teeth during your preventive visits, our team makes it a point to help you understand the role proper dental hygiene plays in oral health.

Visit our team at Champions Dental today for a consultation or call to schedule your first appointment. Your beautiful smile awaits!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is preventive dentistry?
Preventive dentistry is the area of dentistry that focuses on helping patients achieve and maintain good oral health. The role of preventive services is to prevent larger dental issues that typically occur from the result of poor oral hygiene practices. It’s for this reason that patient education of proper practices is an important aspect of preventive dentistry. Along with patient education, preventive treatment plans include teeth cleanings, sealants, fluoride treatments, and standard X-rays.
Why is fluoride treatment important?
Fluoride is a natural mineral that is used to both strengthen and repair a tooth. During a fluoride treatment, fluoride in the form of a gel, foam, or varnish is applied to the surface of the tooth. This treatment provides an extra layer of protection that simultaneously works to repair troubled teeth. This can play a role in strengthening weakened teeth and preventing cavities.
Are dental x-rays safe?
X-ray tools used for dental purposes are made to limit the risk posed by exposure to radiation (a component of any X-ray examination). Along with the design, many measures are taken to guarantee that radiation exposure is extremely low.
How do sealants work?
A sealant acts as a protective coating that is placed over the chewing-surface of your teeth. This coating enables the tooth to continue doing its job while minimizing its susceptibility to cavity-causing bacteria. During the procedure, your tooth will be cleaned and a gel will be placed onto your tooth to maximize the bond between your tooth and the sealant. Once your tooth has been prepared, the sealant will be applied to the grooves of your tooth.
What are the most common preventive dentistry services?
Some of the most common services include routine cleanings, X-ray exams, fluoride treatments, and sealants. Each of these procedures are quick, simple, and effective when it comes to their role in preventive dental care. Having said that, some individuals may require greater intervention depending on their overall oral health. A consultation with our Champions Dental team will help us determine which treatments are right for you.
Is preventive dentistry covered by insurance?
In many cases, insurance policies with a dental component cover all or a portion of the cost of preventive services. This will ultimately depend on your insurance plan and the type of coverage you opt for upon selection of the plan.
What types of conditions can be recognized or prevented with preventive care?
Preventive dentistry can help dental professionals recognize potential risks associated with your oral health or improper hygiene habits. Early recognition and treatment of smaller issues can prevent larger problems down the road, including gum disease, tooth decay, cavities, and oral cancer.
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