At Riverside Smiles, we believe that prevention is the key to maintaining optimal oral health. By focusing on proactive care, we can help you avoid serious dental issues and ensure your smile stays healthy for years to come. Two of the most important preventive dentistry procedures we offer are Comprehensive Exams and Prophylaxis.
A comprehensive exam is an in-depth evaluation of your overall oral health. During this appointment, Dr. Jasani will thoroughly assess your teeth, gums, and mouth, checking for any signs of decay, gum disease, or other potential issues. She will review your health history. The exam typically includes:
Regular Bi-annual comprehensive exams allow Dr. Jasani to detect any concerns early, and preventing more serious issues down the line.
Prophylaxis, or professional teeth cleaning, is a crucial part of preventive dentistry. This procedure involves the removal of plaque and tartar buildup from the surfaces of your teeth and along the gumline. Regular cleanings help to prevent tooth decay, combat gum disease, remove stains and polish teeth and freshen your breath by removing bacteria that cause bad breath.
Regular visits at least twice a year help Dr. Jasani and the team detect problems early, providing an opportunity for early intervention and hence reduce the risk of expensive and invasive treatments in the future.
To keep your smile looking its best and the care it deserves - Schedule your comprehensive exam & professional cleaning today.
Simple Solution
to Protect Your Teeth
Dental sealants are a highly effective preventive treatment designed to protect your teeth from decay and cavities, especially in the grooves of the back teeth (molars) that are difficult to clean with regular brushing. Dental sealants are thin, protective coatings made from a tooth-colored resin, fluoride and hydroxyapatite material.
Dental sealants are especially beneficial for Children and Adolescents. As their permanent molars and premolars come in, sealants can help protect these new teeth from cavities. The application process is simple and takes only a few minutes per tooth, with no drilling or anesthesia required. Sealants are an affordable way to prevent costly dental treatments down the road, such as fillings or crowns.
A Powerful Tool for Stronger, Healthier Teeth
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that plays a vital role in maintaining strong and healthy teeth. It helps prevent tooth decay, reverses early signs of damage to tooth enamel by remineralizing weakened enamel and supports overall oral health. Fluoride treatments are commonly used in dental practices as an additional layer of protection for your teeth by helping prevent cavities and reduce tooth sensitivity. Fluoride can be found in many sources, including toothpaste, drinking water, and professional dental treatments.
Who Benefits from Fluoride Treatments? Children and Adolescents, Adults at Risk of Cavities, Patients with Braces or Other Dental Appliances
Schedule an appointment today to learn more about how fluoride and sealants treatments can help protect your teeth and keep your smile bright for years to come!
Guided Enamel Regeneration (GER) is essentially a tissue regeneration treatment concept wherein tooth enamel is rebuilt after being lost to caries/ decay without the need to drill the tooth.
CurodontTM Repair employs the clinically proven and award-winning 'Monomer-Peptide 104 technology to bring about guided enamel regeneration within early, non-cavitated enamel lesions. It forms a matrix then attracts calcium and phosphate ions from the saliva and promotes the formation and deposition of new hydroxyapatite crystals, essentially reversing the mineral loss seen as a result of caries.
It is a great no drill, painless procedure for early decay which appear as white spots with a rough, but intact surface or maybe in between teeth diagnosed with radiographs.
CurodontTM Repair has no known side effects and can safely be utilized in children. Regular dental appointments to detect caries in the earliest stages and their drill-free management using CurodontTM Repair is recommended.
