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Prevention
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Our primary dedication
is to the preservation of oral health. We know how to
control dental disease and to help you understand
destructive bacterial activity. When you understand it,
you can control it. prevention of dental disease is one
of our primary goals.
We know things that we
didn't know... even just a few years ago. One of the
things that we have learned, for example, is that we can
not control dental disease with a toothbrush alone, no
matter how often we use it.
We know, however, that
dental disease can be controlled if we control bacterial
plaque activity on a daily basis. Indeed, we place great
emphasis on prevention.
Preventive Recall
Visits
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It is our joint
responsibility to see that dentistry is properly cared
for after completion to insure that dental health is
maintained. Therefore, we maintain a well organized
preventive recall system.
Together we will
determine the time interval between recall appointments.
It is usually gauged by how extensive past problems have
been. Regular preventive recall visits promote superior
dental health.
Diagnosis
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In order to prevent
dental disease, the active disease must be evaluated and
eliminated. Therefore, we must have a complete picture
of your present oral conditions, as well as insight into
your dental and medical history.
At the examination
appointment, we would like to get acquainted with you.
We will make a thorough evaluation of existing and
potential problems. We will take necessary x-rays and
examine the oral tissues for decay and gum/bone disease.
If a malocclusion is present or developing, we may take
diagnostic impressions. The resultant diagnosis will
help us predict future dental health.
As physicians of the
entire mouth and surrounding structures it is our
responsibility as dentists to know about all aspects of
oral health; for example:
- Occlusion, or bite
- Decay
- Periodontal or gum
disease
- Malocclusion or
bad bite
- Tempromandibular
joint problems
- The need for
replacement, either fixed, removal, or implant
dentistry
So, you see, it is not
just a matter of detecting decay, but a matter of
multiple numbers of things to look at when your primary
focus is being thorough, conscientious, and detailed.
Your complete exam appointment includes a panoramic film
(or scan film), a complete x-ray series, study models,
and also digital photography. We will be happy to
provide you a copy of the digital photos. The above
items help you learn more of the detail with regard to
your dental needs.
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