Prevention

Proper oral hygiene does not only prevent caries and periodontal disease but also affects our overall health and well-being.  We will teach you how to properly brush your teeth and show you the best techniques for maintaining good oral hygiene.  We will also advise you when to remove dental plaque which forms on your teeth in places that are harder to clean.  A thorough dental exam is important because a neglected infection or untreated oral cancer can even be fatal.

Good oral hygiene can help protect more than just your teeth. People with poor oral health may also have:

• self-esteem issues   
• a harder time finding a job
• difficulty participating and performing well in school
• oral discomfort
• speech problems
• malnutrition
• swallowing problems