Preventive Dentistry – Mesquite, TX
Keeping Patients’ Smiles Safe
While it is essential that dental offices offer restorative and emergency dental treatments to address problems when they arise, it’s even more pivotal to offer preventive dentistry services to try and stop decay, cavities, and gum disease before they start. This is why our team places such a strong emphasis on the following services, which are designed to lower your risk of serious oral health problems. We encourage you to call our Mesquite dental office to schedule your next appointment.
Why Choose Riviera Family Dentistry for Preventive Dentistry?
- Dental Experts with Years of Experience
- We Welcome Your Dental Insurance
- Patients of All Ages Are Welcome
Dental Checkups & Teeth Cleanings
Regular dental checkups and teeth cleanings are recommended every six months for patients of all ages. Allowing our team to examine, treat, and minimize the risk of harmful tooth decay, damage, gum disease, and cavities is essential to ensuring a healthier smile year-round. You can also expect that we will complete a thorough teeth cleaning and provide helpful tips to keep your teeth and gums safe and strong in between appointments.
Fluoride Treatment
If you or a loved one is prone to cavities or is simply not getting enough fluoride exposure, we can recommend an additional application during a regular dental checkup. As a natural mineral that is known to strengthen tooth enamel, fluoride helps to better protect against decay, keeping teeth safe from cavities. It takes only seconds to apply and causes no pain, so it’s a great option for children and adults alike!
Nightguards for Bruxism
Chronic jaw pain, frequent headaches, and sensitive teeth are all potential symptoms of bruxism. Also referred to as teeth grinding, this unhealthy habit often occurs without the knowledge of the patient. If you are someone who grinds their teeth at night, you may find that a custom nightguard is an ideal treatment option. Worn over the upper row of teeth, the customized device keeps the top and bottom teeth from touching, preventing worn-down enamel and additional jaw pain.