Preventive Dentistry

Preventive dentistry builds the foundation for a healthy smile as you age. At Custom Dentures in Phoenix and Sun City West, Arizona, Alex Riabhov, LD, CPD, Shahin Dabestani, DMD, and the team give you the tools you need to protect your teeth and gums. The team provides comprehensive care, including teeth cleanings, oral hygiene education, nutritional guidance, and more. Call the office or use the online booking tool to schedule a preventive dentistry consultation today.

What is preventive dentistry?

Preventive dentistry maintains your smile’s health and appearance through routine dental care and practices to prevent oral health problems before they arise. This area of dentistry focuses on preserving your teeth rather than restoring them. 

By addressing potential issues in their early stages, preventive dentistry helps maintain your natural teeth. It reduces your risk of dental problems, ultimately contributing to a healthier and more confident smile.

What are the benefits of preventive dentistry?

Preventive dentistry at Custom Dentures offers many essential benefits for a healthy smile, including:

Early detection

Detecting dental problems, like gum disease, cavities, and chipped teeth, when they’re in their early stages helps prevent more serious concerns in the future. 

Cost-effective

Investing in preventive dentistry is cost-effective over time. It helps avoid more extensive and expensive dental procedures, like crowns, bridges, dentures, and implants, by addressing concerns proactively.

Cavity prevention

Professional dental cleanings remove plaque, a sticky type of bacteria, from your teeth to prevent decay (cavities).

Periodontal care

Removing plaque from above and below your gum line prevents and slows the progression of gum disease.

What does preventive dentistry include?

Preventive dentistry encompasses a wide range of interventions, including:

Dental check-ups

Regular visits involve thoroughly examining your teeth and oral health, allowing for early detection and proactive management of any potential issues.

Teeth cleanings

The Custom Dentures team recommends visiting at least twice yearly for regular teeth cleanings to ensure plaque and tartar (hardened plaque) don’t accumulate. 

Dental hygiene education

You receive personalized guidance on effective oral hygiene practices, including proper brushing and flossing techniques, recommendations for suitable oral care products, and tips for maintaining a healthy diet that promotes optimal dental health. 

These tips empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to care for your teeth at home.

Nutritional guidance

Nutritional guidance involves providing you with tailored nutritional advice, such as limiting sugary foods and beverages, incorporating tooth-friendly foods, and maintaining proper hydration. This helps you make choices that support your overall health and contribute to the well-being of your teeth and gums.

Call Custom Dentures or use the online booking tool to schedule a preventive dentistry appointment today.