Preventive Dentistry – DeSoto, TX
What You Need for Long-Term Oral Health
At Amaze Dental, our goal is to provide you with treatments that actually help you keep your teeth, gums, and many oral structures clean and healthy. We don’t ever push treatments that we feel won’t meet your needs. Of course, no oral care routine is truly complete until you’ve committed to routine checkups and cleanings. Dr. Suzanne Najjar is prepared to see all the members of your family and give them a very high standard of care. Schedule an appointment for preventive dentistry in DeSoto by giving us a call today!
Why Choose Amaze Dental for Preventive Dentistry?
- Multiple Sedation Options for Nervous Patients
- Experienced Dentist Focused on Quality Over Quantity
- Sees Patients of All Ages
Dental Checkups & Teeth Cleanings
While at-home oral care is crucial for the 363 days out of the year that you aren’t at our dental office, it is not enough to remove certain types of dental plaque nor reach all the areas of your mouth. This is why we recommend that you receive a professional cleaning at our dental office once every six months. When you receive a professional’s touch, you’re getting the most detailed and comprehensive cleaning possible. This means that tartar, plaque’s calcified form, can be safely and effectively removed.
Additionally, biannual checkups help us confirm the presence of tooth decay, gum disease or other issues that you may not have been aware of before. Keep in mind that decay and gum disease often go unnoticed until they’ve already caused notable damage to your oral structures. During your visit, we’ll carefully examine your mouth and provide recommendations for treatment if needed.
Children’s Dentistry
Dentistry matters at every age, but children deserve a higher level of attention because their mouth is going through many important stages of development. Even if none of their teeth have erupted yet, we recommend that you bring them in for treatment by their first birthday so we can briefly examine their mouth. During this appointment, we’ll spend far more time discussing oral care habits to maintain at home, potential treatments to consider, tips on building a diet that promotes positive oral health, and answer any questions you may have.
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride is a mineral that is naturally found in a variety of places including fresh vegetables and water sources like rivers, lakes, and rainwater. In small doses, it can be used to strengthen the enamel of the teeth, helping to prevent cavities, decay, and sensitivity. At Amaze Dental, we are pleased to offer fluoride treatment in DeSoto at the conclusion of your dental exam and cleaning. Although it is safe and beneficial for patients of all ages, fluoride treatment is ideal for children who may still be struggling to properly care for their smiles and is generally recommended every six months.
What is Fluoride?
Fluoride is a mineral that is found naturally occurring in a variety of water bodies, including creeks, rivers, lakes, and even the rain. It can also be found in fresh vegetables, black tea, and seafood like shrimp and crab, and is a popular additive to many oral health products including toothpaste and mouthwash, and even to many public water supplies.
While it is certainly possible to consume too much fluoride, the good news is that the amount added to most toothpastes and drinking water is nowhere near that amount. In fact, although children who swallow toothpaste may experience a mild stomachache or minor indigestion, they should not experience any long-term side effects unless they’re eating whole tubes of toothpaste in one sitting!
How Does Fluoride Treatment Work?
Fluoride treatment in DeSoto is completely safe and easy. Following your dental exam and cleaning, we will apply fluoride in either the form of a gel, varnish or foam to the outside surfaces of the teeth. Then, for the next 30 to 60 minutes, the mineral will penetrate the tiny pores in your enamel, bonding to the phosphate and calcium to reverse the beginning stages of decay. Please be aware, however, that fluoride cannot repair structural damage. This will need to be repaired with a either a filling, crown, or other restoration.
While the fluoride is on your teeth, you’ll need to wait at least 30 to 60 minutes before eating or drinking to give it a chance to work. Then, once complete, you can resume your regular diet, activities, and oral health practices with stronger, healthier teeth!
Who Benefits from Fluoride Treatment?
Although patients of any age can benefit from fluoride treatment in DeSoto, it is typically most helpful for children who are still learning to properly care for their smiles. It can also be useful for adults who have special needs or dexterity issues, those who are at an increased risk of cavities due to medical conditions such as diabetes, and those with sensitive teeth.
If you are interested in adding fluoride to your checkup and cleaning or any other treatment at Amaze Dental, be sure to discuss it with Dr. Najjar or Dr. Le during your visit or contact us today for more information.
Dental Sealants
If your child is struggling to avoid cavities, it could be because they are more susceptible to cavity development than the average person. Whether it’s their habits, diet or genetic predisposition, it doesn’t mean they should be forced to deal with it. Dental sealants can create a durable, composite resin barrier between teeth and oral bacteria, especially for teeth that have deep pits and fissures.