Preventive Dentistry - Acworth, GA
The Key to a Healthy Smile & More
At Biologic Dentistry, our mission is to stop oral and overall health problems before they even start, which is why we take such a meticulous holistic approach to every dentistry treatment we provide. With our preventive services outlined below, our doctors and their team can help a patient avoid many of the most common dental issues over time, including tooth decay, cavities, and gum disease. If it has been more than six months since your last dental appointment, be sure to come see us, so we can keep your smile problem-free year after year.
Dental Checkups & Teeth Cleanings
Every patient experience here at Biologic Dentistry starts with a routine checkup and cleaning, during which one of doctors will examine a patient’s teeth, gums, jaw, bite, and existing dental work to make sure that everything is in good shape. Should they spot something that could indicate an oral or overall health issue, they’ll quickly work to address it.
For the cleaning, one of our hygienists will use advanced tools to remove any plaque and tartar deposits from a patient’s teeth in order to keep them safe from developing infections. This also does a great job of breaking up minor surface stains as well!
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Nightguards for Teeth Grinding
Nighttime teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is a condition that affects about 1 in 3 people here in the U.S., and over time, it can severely wear down the teeth to the point that they actually break! Fortunately, we can keep patients safe from unconscious grinding by having them wear a nightguard to bed. This small, custom-made mouthpiece works by placing a physical barrier between the teeth, preventing them from coming together during the night.
Oral Cancer Screening
Oral cancer rates are currently on the rise here in the U.S., and early detection is absolutely essential to the successful treatment of the disease, which is why our doctors recommend that every adult should have at least one oral cancer screening per year. To make things nice and easy, they always perform a screening as part of a patient’s regular checkup. Should they find anything that causes concern, they can help them quickly get the follow-up treatment that they need.
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Homecare Products
While dental visits are great, the truth of the matter is that 99% of a person’s dental care actually occurs at home with routine brushing and flossing. As you can imagine, the products that you and your family use every day are very important to your sustained oral health, so our team is always happy to make recommendations as to which toothpaste would be best for each individual. We can even provide a number of specialty toothpastes that you won’t find on store shelves!
Nitrous Oxide Dental Sedation
If you need a little help relaxing in the dental chair, nitrous oxide offers a safe and gentle way to help those nerves quickly go away. If you’re wondering why you haven’t heard of it before, it’s likely because you’ve heard it referred to as something else: laughing gas. If you are interested in learning more about it, including who is typically a good candidate, get in touch with us or read on!
Who Is a Good Candidate for Nitrous Oxide?
Dental nitrous oxide is often recommended for our patients in Acworth who:
- Have a fear of needles
- Need complex dental care
- Struggle with anxiety, stress, or nerves
- Experience head/neck/jaw pain
- Have a sensitive gag reflex
If that’s the case for you, then don’t hesitate to reach out! Once we have an in-depth understanding of your dental history, including any allergies that you have, we can determine if you’re a good candidate.
How Does Nitrous Oxide Work?
All a patient has to do is inhale the colorless, odorless gas through a small nasal mask. After a few minutes, the effects will set in, which patients often describe as relaxed, happy, and even euphoric. Once you’re completely calm and comfortable, we will begin providing the preventive, restorative, or cosmetic dentistry that you need.
Although nitrous oxide won’t put you to sleep, you may feel so relaxed that you doze off. If that happens, we can easily wake you. Or, we can let you rest until the end of your visit.
Aftercare for Nitrous Oxide
Once the mask is removed, the gas’s effects wear off almost instantly! That’s why you don’t need to arrange for a ride home or spend the rest of the day recovering. Instead, you can go straight back to your day. All we ask is that you abide by any aftercare instructions we give you pertaining to the care that you received, like rinsing your mouth periodically with warm saltwater, sticking to soft foods, or taking OTC pain medication as directed.