Preventive Dentistry Manhattan
Everything You Need to Keep Your Smile Healthy
Our top priority is to keep your smile healthy, functional, and whole throughout your life, no matter what concerns you face. One of the ways we’re able to do this is with routine preventive dental care aimed at spotting and treating common dental concerns before they have a chance to grow. To learn more about how we can be proactive in preserving your smile, browse our preventive services below. If it has been longer than six months since you last visited the dental office, call our team to schedule a dental checkup.
Why Choose Dentistry by Design for Preventive Dentistry?
- Family & Locally Owned Dental Practice
- Contracted with the VA – We Serve Veterans!
- Dentist Has Completed His Mastership with the AGD
Dental Checkups & Cleanings
Dental checkups and cleanings should be a regular part of your oral hygiene routine (schedule one every six months). We will complete a thorough examination of your X-rays and mouth, as well as measure your gum pockets. This information will tell us whether additional attention at home is needed, or if you require any type of treatment. Then, one of our dental hygienists will refresh and polish your smile by removing any plaque and tartar build-up along your gumline.
Scaling & Root Planing
Gum disease is one of the most common dental health problems in America and even across the globe. When our team spots the early signs of the disease, we can treat it with scaling and root planing, better known as a deep cleaning. This two-step process aims to minimize the presence of harmful oral bacteria by clearing away tartar accumulation as far down as the roots of the teeth. In some cases, we may recommend deep cleanings every few months to prevent the progression of gum disease.
Nightguards for Bruxism
If you grind and clench your teeth at night, our team can craft a customized nightguard for you to wear to help cushion not only your jaw joints and facial muscles, but also your teeth themselves. This can prevent dental damage as well as TMJ disorder and related complications from arising due to bruxism.
Children’s Dentistry
Our team is excellent with children! We offer a variety of kid-friendly services to keep your favorite growing smile healthy, including checkups and cleanings, athletic mouthguards, dental sealants, lip and tongue tie treatment, and pulp therapy.