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(732) 863-3899NU Dental Eatontown and Dr. G want to make it easy to experience a healthy and attractive smile. After you see the difference between a healthy smile and one riddled with issues, you’ll wonder how you went so long without visiting us for care! Still need to complete a six-month checkup? Give our dental office a call. Routine prevention is one of the best ways to protect your teeth and gums from most common oral health problems. After you do, you’ll quickly realize how easy it is to maintain a bright and healthy smile thanks to preventive dentistry in Eatontown, NJ.
In order to remove all plaque and tartar from your teeth, you’ll need to have them cleaned at our dental office at least twice a year. Routine brushing and flossing allows you to manage plaque, but tartar cannot be removed on your own if it appears. Furthermore, hard-to-reach areas of the mouth are best handled by an experienced hygienist. Keep in mind that these are only a couple reasons why regular checkups and cleanings matter. Our thorough exams ensure we catch underlying problems before they turn into serious concerns.
It does not matter how young your child may be, there’s a good chance they have erupting teeth. Once they do erupt, they can develop cavities. The good news is regular checkups and cleanings are easy to complete at our dental office, whether your child is 12 months or 6 years old. If they are feeling anxious about their visit, you can bet that we’re prepared to create an accommodating environment for them and their needs. This way, they feel right at home during their first and future appointments. If you’re curious about their dental development, please let us know any questions that you have.
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Enamel, the protective outer layer of your teeth, is the hardest substance made by the human body. It’s made up of densely packed mineral compounds, such as calcium and phosphate, that are even stronger than bone. But that doesn’t mean it’s invincible. Eating sugary or acidic foods can reduce the mineral content, weakening your teeth and increasing the risk of damage, disease, and decay.
Thankfully, this can be prevented with a topical fluoride treatment. Continue reading to learn more about this standard service and when it might be recommended to patients in Eatontown!
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral found in different sources of water and soil, so it can also be found in certain vegetation. However, you may be more familiar with it as an additive ingredient in your public drinking water and dental care products, such as your anti-cavity toothpaste. It can be harmful in excessive amounts, but only a small, safe dose is included, which can improve your dental health.
This is because fluoride has been proven to halt the formation of cavities and even help reverse the earliest stages of tooth decay. It draws mineral content from your saliva to strengthen your enamel and help avoid dental concerns, such as cavities, chips, and cracks.
Topical fluoride usually comes as a gel, foam, or varnish that can be applied directly to your teeth or into trays that are then inserted over your arches. It’s left in place for just a few minutes, but we will likely recommend waiting 30 to 60 minutes before eating or drinking anything, which allows the active ingredients to be absorbed into your teeth and take full effect.
This medication often comes in pleasant flavors, like mint or something sweet, to make it more palatable to patients of all ages.
This service is often more commonly offered for children who may need a little extra help strengthening their enamel, and tends to be included after a routine examination and cleaning.
With that said, it can also be helpful to adults with weakened teeth or recommended as a standalone treatment to help patients who have:
Caught in the early stages, you can remove oral cancer and effectively cure it far more easily. In fact, this remains the case for many other types of cancer as well, which is why routine cancer screenings are essential. When you visit our dental office, we perform a comprehensive oral cancer screening, a condition that’s diagnosed in over 50,000 people every year. During the exam, we look for patches of discolored tissue, abnormal lumps, and sores that have not healed. Furthermore, we’ll examine your neck and throat to confirm if any symptoms are present. If we find anything concerning, we’ll partner you with a general physician.
Are you sharing your bed with a partner that keeps complaining about the sound of your teeth grinding as you sleep? Do you notice them grinding their teeth? Regardless, the sound of grinding and clenching is the least of your problems. When teeth grinding occurs, enamel breaks down. Without treatment, this habit can easily lead to TMJ disorder, which puts stress on the jaw joints and leads to chronic pain. If you have a custom-made nightguard, which you can get designed at our dental office using our digital impression technology, you can stay proactive against teeth grinding and save money on less effective store-bought solutions.