Preventive Dentistry Norwood
Keeping Your Smile Cavity-Free & Healthy
Many patients wonder why it’s necessary to visit their dentist in Norwood regularly if they’re diligent about brushing and flossing at home. Oral health problems can often be discreet, and many patients don’t even realize they have one until the issue progresses and starts to cause pain. To keep your smile as healthy as possible and tackle all the minor issues before they become more serious, our team provides regular preventive dental care. That way, you can rest assured that your oral health is always on the right track.
Why Choose Norwood Dental Care for Preventive Dentistry?
- Intraoral Camera Easily Spots Hidden Cavities
- In-Network With Delta Dental & BCBS
- Norwood’s Trusted Family Dentist for 30+ Years
Dental Checkups & Cleanings
The American Dental Association recommends coming to your dentist in Norwood for a routine checkup and cleaning every six months. During these visits, our team will conduct a thorough examination of your teeth and gums, looking out for any signs of problems that may be developing. If we locate anything out of the ordinary, we’ll let you know and create a treatment plan. Before you leave, we’ll polish and floss your teeth to leave your mouth feeling fresh and healthy.
Oral Cancer Screening
Routine oral cancer screenings are so important because, when discovered in an early stage, the disease is curable. We examine the patient’s lips, gums, tongue, and throat by using advanced technology, like our ViziLite system, ensuring that no abnormalities will be missed during your routine examinations.
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that can be found in a variety of fruits and vegetables and community water sources. When your body doesn’t get enough of it, it can prevent your enamel from properly developing. As the outermost layer of your teeth, the enamel is responsible for protecting the more vulnerable layers beneath from decay. To help strengthen your enamel, we can place a topical fluoride in your mouth. The process is fast, completely painless, and helps maintain a cavity-free grin.
Nightguards for Bruxism
Do you wake up with a pounding headache and sore jaw? These are common indications of bruxism, or nightly grinding and clenching your teeth. When left unchecked, this condition can cause a variety of other problems, such as an increased risk of oral health issues, a broken or damaged tooth, or TMJ dysfunction. To protect your jaw and provide you with relief, we offer custom-crafted nightguards.
At-Home Dental Hygiene Products
Have you ever tried to shop for oral hygiene products and become overwhelmed by all of the options available to you? Instead of taking a guess at what products can help keep your oral health in tip-top shape, you can rely on a professional’s opinion. Our practice recommends using Colgate, Crest, and Sensodyne products. They’re trusted, cavity-busting oral hygiene brands that we highly recommend.