Preventative Dental Care
Although it may sound a little odd at first, our philosophy is that the best dentistry is no dentistry at all. In other words, nothing is more effective, stronger or more durable than your natural teeth. Healthy gums are the foundation of healthy teeth. Unresolved gum disease can degenerate into gingivitis or even periodontitis - a progression that often ends in tooth loss, and can affect your overall health in many detrimental ways, including cardiovascular disease or diabetes. Kristi, our New Patient Coordinator, visits with every new patient. Her primary goals are to: Thoroughly examine your mouth Fully understand your dental history Listen to your desires and concerns Help you achieve your dental goals Outline potential treatment options After your consultation, we begin the "wellness" process. Depending on your situation, this process may be as simple as a general cleaning, or it may include a more comprehensive strategy that involves laser dentistry, scaling and root planning - three techniques that effectively eliminate difficult-to-reach bacteria that cause periodontal disease. Don't wait - be proactive! Keep your mouth and body in excellent shape! Call the office of Dr. Gore and Dr. Svans to schedule your New Patient Appointment! Did you know that there's a proven connection between dental plaque and arterial plaque? Multiple studies - including a recent paper in the American Journal of Cardiology - have demonstrated that inflammatory cardiac disease may be complicated by the persistence of periodontal disease in your mouth. Other studies also suggest an increased risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, lung infection, low-weight, pre-term babies and respiratory diseases when periodontal disease is present within your mouth. The continued health of your heart is a compelling reason to establish and maintain a pro-active, preventive oral health program. Scottsdale dentists Rod Gore and Erik Svans can address the current condition of your gums and create a plan to restore your optimum oral health. At the practice of Scottsdale dentists Rod Gore and Erik Svans, we promise to provide periodontal therapy that prevents the proliferation of harmful bacteria in a comprehensive, comfortable and effective way. Call us today and give your mouth a reason to smile!
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Preventative Dental Care / Oral Hygiene- Scottsdale Arizona
At the Family and Cosmetic Dentistry practice of Dr. Gore and Dr. Svans, we believe in preventative dental care knowing the importance of the oral body connection for the many Scottsdale Arizona preventative dental care patients they serve, including surrounding areas of Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Chandler, and Mesa.
Preventative Dental Care Detail
Preventative Dental Care begins at home with an attentive daily regimen. Your dentist also plays a role in your preventative dental care. After all, preventative dental care is not only about visiting your dentist twice a year, or more often, for a dental examination and professional dental cleaning. The team members at the practice of Dr. Gore and Dr. Svans know that your dentist can provide much more information to help ensure that every family member in your home is achieving their goals for proper oral hygiene.
The Oral Body Connection
Oral hygiene is critically important even at the prenatal level to preserve existing tooth structures and prevent life threatening diseases that have been linked to poor oral hygiene. Indeed, there is a direct link between oral conditions and physical health, such as, the link between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Dr. Gore and Dr. Svans welcome consultations with infants, young children, women and men to fully explain the importance of oral hygiene and the best methods to prevent poor oral hygiene and oral conditions. In fact, Dr. Gore and Dr. Svans utilize advanced screening technologies to detect abnormalities in the mouth. For example, abnormal tissue signifying early stage cancer can be treated with a higher survival rate when compared to late stage cancer. Other diseases with an oral systematic connection include, but are not limited to: human papilloma virus infections, autoimmune disease, aids, diabetes, and cancer.
At Home Preventative Tips
Preventative dental care is a top priority at the practice of Dr. Gore and Dr. Svans. So, we would like to give you some tips.
Brushing your teeth and gums in a small circular motion twice a day helps keep your oral health in check and your teeth in place for your lifetime. Add to this daily flossing, you’ll truly be on track for proper oral hygiene.
If you have a dry mouth, try sweetened sugarless gum containing xylitol which is designed to trigger deep cleansing saliva flow.
Maintenance of your tooth brush is important. Store your tooth brush in a case and obtain a new brush every two months.
Ask your dentist if you would be bettered served with prescription strength fluoride toothpaste.
If you have fear about going to your dentist, contact us about sedation dentistry and you’ll likely relieve your fears.
Keep your tooth restorations up-to-date.
Visit your dentist at least twice each year (more often when prescribed) for a professional examination and cleaning to remove unhealthy plaque build-up.
At the practice of Dr. Gore and Dr. Svans, we wish to preservation your teeth and oral health. We want to prevent more invasive restorative procedures later on. We invite you to contact us today to learn more about how we can make a difference in your dental care.
