General Dentistry in San Diego
Preventive dentistry maintains oral health and prevents the development of disease for the entire family.
Education and monitoring of oral health are most effective when it begins at a young age and continues into adult and senior years.
Make it your family's goal to have healthy teeth for a lifetime!
Benefits of preventive dentistry include:
- Regular check-ups are an opportunity to express any dental concerns you have, like:
- Pain, Bad Breath, Chipped Broken Teeth, Dentistry for your family members, cleaning teeth, Oral Cancer Screening. Smile Corrections, Tooth Extractions and Tooth Sensitivity
We encourage patients to bring forward their concerns. Your hygienist may ask direct questions about issues common to your age and stage in life.
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Dental Check-ups and Cleanings
Regular dental exams ensure your teeth and gums are healthy. A dental visit every six months (or as recommended) for cleaning and monitoring will prevent disease or provide early diagnosis and treatment.
What happens at a regular dental checkup?
There are three aspects to a regular dental checkup;
- Data collection and x-rays
- Cleaning (oral prophylaxis).
- Diagnosis and treatment plan
The hygienist will take your medical and dental history, including any medications that you take regularly. X-rays will be taken at this time if they are required. The hygienist provides this information to the doctor, who will review it while you have your teeth cleaned.
When the cleaning is complete, the doctor will do a physical examination, provide a diagnosis and a recommended treatment plan. With careful review of your tongue, throat, face, head, and neck, the doctor is on the lookout for any signs of trouble - swelling, redness, or possible signs of cancer.
Office administrative staff will help you put the treatment plan into action by executing insurance coverage or payment plans and booking appointments for the treatment.
Dental X-rays
Dental X-rays (radiographs) are images of your teeth that your dentist uses to evaluate your oral health.
These X-rays are taken in the dentist's office, with low levels of radiation, to capture images of the interior of your teeth and gums. This can help your dentist to identify problems, formulate diagnosis and support a treatment plan.
Emergency Care
If you experience tissue injury or accompanying facial pain, then it may be a dental emergency! An abscess or infection can be potentially life-threatening. For severe pain in the mouth, you should see a dentist immediately to have the tooth examined and treatment determined.
Still, not every dental pain should be considered an emergency. These questions can help you decide;
Do you have severe pain? Severe pain suggests an emergency
Have you lost a tooth? Sometimes a tooth can be saved, but emergency attention is required.
Do you have loose teeth? An adult tooth that is loose or has fallen out, even in absence of pain, is a problem.
Do you have an infection? Treatment of an abscess or infection should not wait because it can be life-threatening. Swelling about the face or bumps on your gums may be an indication of infection.
Are you bleeding from the mouth? Bleeding is a potential sign of an emergency.
In general, any dental problem that needs immediate treatment to stop bleeding, alleviate severe pain, or save a tooth is considered an emergency.
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