Preventative Dentistry
While Nishikawa Dental Corp is here to help you with your dental care needs, we believe in working hard to prevent oral health problems, rather than treating them after they occur. If we can help you avoid cavities, tartar, and gum disease, then we believe we have done our job well as your Torrance dentist. For this reason, much of the work we do focuses on preventive dentistry.
What Is Preventive Dentistry?
Preventive dentistry refers to the appointments and procedures that help avoid common oral health problems. Preventive dentistry includes cleanings, x-rays, checkups, and education. Investing in these services each year can prevent many common oral health concerns that can be costly and hurtful to your health.
Benefits of Preventive Dentistry
There are several reasons why you should be proactive about your oral health through preventive dentistry. These include:
- Better chance to catch cavities early
- Prevent common oral health concerns, like gum disease
- Screen for oral cancers to start treatment early
- Reduce the risk of tooth loss
- Screen for other oral health concerns that can be treated early
- Get your teeth deep-cleaned
If you’re overdue for a cleaning, then you are missing out on these benefits. Schedule your cleaning today.
How Often Do You Need Preventive Dentistry?
At Nishikawa Dental Corp, we recommend scheduling preventive dental care twice a year, every six months. This schedule ensures insurance coverage, and it gives us a chance to look in your mouth regularly to provide preventive care. Twice-a-year cleanings can also protect against gum disease and cavities.
Your Role in Preventive Dental Care
In addition to the services you can receive from your dentist, you play an important role in protecting your oral health. There are several steps at home that you can take to keep your teeth and gums healthy. We will discuss all of these at your routine checkup, but they include:
- Brushing your teeth after meals or at least in the morning and before bed
- Using proper brushing technique
- Rinsing with a plaque-fighting mouthwash
- Eating hard or acidic foods only on occasion
- Avoiding tobacco use
- Flossing your teeth daily
- Using a mouth guard if you grind your teeth or play contact sports
If you have questions about how to do any of these, what products to use, or how often to do these actions, let our dental team know. We want to partner with you to protect your teeth.
Schedule Preventive Dental Care Today
Nishikawa Dental Corp is your oral health partner. We want you to have a lifetime of good oral health, and we know that starts with preventive dental care. If you are due for a cleaning and checkup, reach out to our team to schedule it today. We look forward to helping you keep your teeth and gums healthy for a lifetime.
