Preventive Dentistry Lillington
Helping You Avoid Future Dental Problems
Maintaining a healthy smile means being proactive about your oral healthcare. While regular brushing and flossing are effective, it’s necessary to seek the help of a dental professional who can administer twice-yearly dental checkups and cleanings as well as provide preventive dentistry solutions to keep teeth and gums decay- and damage-free. At Lillington Dental Care, Dr. Butler is here to thwart the effects of harmful bacteria, plaque, and tartar so that you and your family can enjoy better oral health year after year. If you are ready to schedule a preventive dentistry checkup with our Lillington dental team, call us today.
Why Choose Lillington Dental Care for Preventive Dentistry?
- All Dental Patients Are Welcome – Children to Seniors
- Family-Friendly Dental Practice Offering Personalized Care
- Cavity-Detection System for Early Treatment
Dental Checkups & Teeth Cleanings
Regular dental checkups and teeth cleanings every six months allow Dr. Butler to more clearly examine the state of your teeth and gums while also delivering a thorough cleaning. Since at-home brushing and flossing may not clear away everything that can negatively affect your smile, these visits incorporate the use of professional dental instruments and technologies to ensure a more effective clean. Additionally, he will perform a visual and tactile oral cancer screening to ensure no abnormalities exist that require further testing.
Children’s Dentistry
As teeth erupt, jawbones develop, and facial features grow, children require high-quality dental care to keep their smile on the right track. This is why Dr. Butler and our team of experts are here to provide children’s dentistry services in our Lillington dental office. Not only will we carefully examine a child’s teeth, gums, bite, and oral development, but we’ll also recommend preventive solutions to safeguard against cavities and gum disease. We’ll also offer helpful suggestions to make brushing and flossing at home easier and more enjoyable.
Fluoride Treatment
An unfortunate reality for many patients – children and adults – is that cavities can still form even with the best oral hygiene routine. Although you may be using fluoridated toothpaste to brush your teeth, it may not be enough to properly protect your smile. To remedy the problem, we can provide a safe and simple fluoride treatment during a regular checkup. Applied in minutes, your teeth will be covered by a protective barrier that prevents decay from penetrating while also strengthening existing enamel.
Dental Sealants
Each time you eat, food particles and bacteria can easily burrow into the pits and grooves of your chewing teeth. Located toward the back of your mouth, the molars (and premolars for children) can become susceptible to cavities over time. With dental sealants, though, we can establish a protective shield around these teeth to reduce the chances of decay and harmful bacteria penetrating the outer layer. With regular maintenance, these clear sealants can last up to 10 years!
Nightguards for Bruxism
Teeth grinding may not be a habit you prefer to practice; however, it’s not often something you can control. Over time, your tooth enamel will wear down, and your jaw joints will become sore, resulting in increasingly sensitive teeth and uncomfortable facial movements. With a custom-made nightguard, though, Dr. Butler can help you combat the harmful effects of bruxism. Using digital impressions of your teeth to create the mouthpiece, its comfortable materials make it easy to wear at night, alleviating the stress on your jaw joints while keeping the upper and lower rows of teeth protected from each other.
Athletic Mouthguards/ Sportsguards
Whether it is you who enjoys playing sports or your child who is an avid runner at school, keeping a smile properly protected is essential. This is why we recommend customized athletic mouthguards. Made using impressions taken of your teeth and bite, these oral devices fit snugly inside the mouth to offer maximum protection on the track, court, field, and rink. Their absorbent material safeguards against excessive pressure so that a trip to the emergency dentist’s office doesn’t derail the game.