Preventive Dental Care in Louisville, KY
Preventive dental care is the key to maintaining optimal oral health, as preventive dental services can help prevent issues like tooth decay, gum disease, and dental trauma. If you would like to know more about any of the preventive treatments that we offer or schedule a visit for yourself or a family member, please contact our front office, and we will be happy to assist!
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Routine Cleanings and Exams
Having your teeth regularly cleaned and examined by dental professionals is a great way to ensure that your smile stays as healthy as possible. Our expert hygienists remove built-up plaque and tartar between the teeth and around the gum line, and Drs. Ward and Bishop assess the teeth and gums for any potential dental issues.
Fluoride Treatments
Fluoride treatments involve applying a highly-concentrated fluoride gel or varnish to the teeth to strengthen the tooth enamel and waiting at least thirty minutes before eating or brushing the teeth. They are performed after routine cleanings and are often recommended for children, although patients of all ages can benefit from them.
Dental Sealants
Sealants are clear coatings that are applied over the top of each molar. These virtually invisible preventive treatments prevent bacteria from collecting in the grooves of the back teeth that are hard to clean with a toothbrush. During each routine visit, our team checks each sealant to ensure that they are still holding up and offer to repair them if necessary.
Oral Cancer Screenings
During each routine dental visit, your dentist is checking your teeth, gums, and the inside of your mouth for signs of a variety of different dental issues, including oral cancer. Oral cancer is highly curable when diagnosed and treated early, which is one more reason why regular dental visits are crucial for your oral health and overall health.
Athletic Mouthguards
Athletic mouthguards are an easy way to protect the teeth from potential damage during athletic activities. If you or your child regularly plays contact sports, a custom mouthguard can be designed to fit over your smile so that it will feel comfortable the whole time, and the likelihood of needing restorative dental work decreases drastically.
Nightguards for Teeth Grinding
Whether you clench and grind your teeth every single night or only during times of increased stress or anxiety, a custom nightguard for bruxism is a good way to protect your teeth from damaging each other. If you have tried to wear nightguards before but find it hard to sleep while wearing them, a custom-fitted nightguard might be the way to go.
TMJ/TMD Therapy
TMD stands for temporomandibular joint disorder. The TMJ is the joint that connects the top of the jaw to the skull. If you often wake up with a sore jaw or chronic face, neck, or ear pain, you may suffer from TMJ/TMJ. Our TMJ mouthguards can help alleviate the pressure that is placed on the TMJ, which can help relieve pain and discomfort as a result.
Sleep Apnea Appliances
Sleep apnea occurs when the muscles in the back of the throat relax too much during sleep, constricting the airway and causing the patient to stop breathing periodically. Our oral appliances hold the jaw in a comfortable position that allows patients to continue breathing when this happens, which allows for a much higher quality of sleep.
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