Preventive Dentistry – Royal Palm Beach, FL
Taking a Proactive Approach to Secure Your Smile
Tooth decay, gum disease, and other serious dental issues are real threats to your oral and overall health. However, at Pearl Palm Beach Dental, Dr. Civetti promotes preventive dental care by offering a multitude of dentistry services designed to mitigate threats and produce healthier smiles. By stopping the spread of decay or minimizing the damaging effects of bruxism (teeth grinding), we can reduce future dental emergencies and keeps smiles looking and feeling their best. Contact us to schedule an appointment right away for preventive dentistry in Royal Palm Beach, FL!
Why Choose Pearl Palm Beach Dental for Preventive Dentistry?
- In-House Wellness Plan Available
- Patients of All Ages Welcome
- Cavity Detection System to Minimize Decay
Dental Checkups & Teeth Cleanings
When you maintain your regular six-month dental checkups and cleanings, you are taking the proper steps to defend your smile against cavities and gum disease. We will thoroughly examine your smile, clean your teeth to remove hardened plaque and tartar, and discuss treatment should there be areas within your mouth that require additional care.
Nightguards for Bruxism
Bruxism (unconscious teeth grinding while sleeping) is an unfortunate and unhealthy habit that not only wears down tooth enamel but also causes chronic jaw pain over time. Without a customized nightguard, you run the risk of developing tooth sensitivity as well as TMJ/TMD. To avoid this possibility, we can create a custom-made oral device that you wear at night to keep your upper and lower arches from touching each other. This safeguards your smile and improves your quality of sleep.
Fluoride Treatments
Not all patients get enough fluoride each day. Although it’s found in toothpaste, fruits and vegetables, and some tap water, you may need more, especially if you are at a high risk of cavities. Fortunately, Dr. Civetti offers fluoride treatments, which can be applied during a regular checkup. Applying it to the surfaces of your teeth will create a stronger barrier against all harmful particles that can easily cause tooth decay.
Oral Cancer Screenings
Dr. Civetti is pleased to be an ally in the fight against oral cancer. Because this disease takes the life of one person every hour in the United States, she and our team perform thorough oral cancer screenings during regularly scheduled dental checkups. Here, we will look for any abnormalities (i.e., lesions, discolored patches of soft tissues, etc.) that might point to oral cancer. Although most patients are cleared, we will refer you to a specialist if we find anything that might be of concern.