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Preventive dental care helps maintain optimum oral health. It includes a combination of regular dental exams with good oral habits like efficient brushing and flossing and preventive dental treatments. This combination ensures the well-being of your dental health and your overall general health.
At Saddler Family Dentistry in Berkeley, California, the primary aim of our preventive dental care services is to avert cavities, gum infections, enamel wear, tooth loss, and ensure a healthy and vibrant smile.
The following services provided by Dr. Saddler at Saddler Family Dentistry in Berkeley, California, fall under preventive dental care:
The dental cleaning procedure includes a teeth and gum exam, scaling to eliminate plaque and tartar deposits, professional flossing, polishing, and fluoride application.
Fluoride reinforces teeth through remineralization. Fluoride application is a cost-effective method to maintain dental health. It makes teeth more resistant to cavities and tooth decay and helps you avoid expensive treatments in the future.
A dental sealant is a covering applied on the hollows of the teeth, typically on the molars and premolars. It helps safeguard teeth from harmful bacteria and food particles responsible for tooth cavities and decay. Dental sealant applications take between 30 minutes to 1 hour.
With good oral hygiene, the risk of dental diseases like cavities, gingivitis, periodontitis, and other oral problems can be significantly reduced. The possibility of developing other general health conditions due to oral disorders is also significantly minimized.
Preventive dental care can prevent the following conditions:
In addition to preventing the above health conditions, preventive dental care can save you money in the long run. The costs associated with insufficient oral hygiene and its consequences can be considerably high.
If you want to learn more about our preventive dental care services, contact Dentist in Berkeley, CA by calling (510) 653-6424 or visiting our office at 1504 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703.
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