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Preventative Care
Prevention is the best way to ensure your long term oral health. Our ultimate goal is to secure the safety, health, and beauty of your teeth for a lifetime so you can always smile with confidence.
When we are able to smile and show our teeth without fear, not only do we look good, we feel good. Having a great smile helps us carry ourselves with more confidence. This is why it is essential to have the best care and attention dedicated to our oral health.
Optimal oral health is attained with preventative care. Preventive dental care encompasses many procedures and treatments. Each is designed to help protect your teeth from decay, prevent gingivitis or periodontal disease, as well as prolong the overall health and beauty of your smile.
Dental conditions don’t just develop overnight. Most problems only occur after years of improper oral care and neglect. Healthy habits start at home and are further achieved with routine dental office visits. Thorough daily brushing and flossing alone can significantly reduce your risk for periodontal disease and decay by removing bacterial plaque. In addition, professional cleanings will remove the calculus where your regular flossing and brushing have missed. While general and deep cleanings are essential to prevent or combat the formation of cavities, gingivitis, and periodontal disease, caring for the wellbeing of your mouth goes beyond cleanings. Preventive dental care is comprised of a wide range of treatments, including:
Nutrition
Evaluation of arch and tongue shape
Regular oral cancer screenings
Dental Sealants
Nightguards and mouth guards
and much more
Our ultimate goal is to secure the safety, health, and beauty of your teeth for a lifetime. Maintaining good oral care habits and receiving proper preventive dental care can help to ensure your oral health and reduce the chances that you’ll need more invasive oral surgeries or procedures down the line. Using a whole-body approach, Dr. Meira Berman DMD and her professional patient care team will conduct a thorough examination to determine which treatment is right for your unique circumstances by evaluating contributing factors that may be responsible for any oral maladies.
Based on your assessment, we will continue with preventative measures or move forward with a treatment plan designed just for you. Keeping you informed throughout the entire process. After each visit, you will walk away with proper knowledge of oral hygiene and a smile to be proud of.
We provide preventative care services to local residents, including: Evanston, IL | Kenilworth, IL | Lincolnwood, IL | Rogers Park, IL | Skokie, IL | Wilmette, IL
More on our Areas of Preventative Care
- DENTAL CLEANINGS – During the cleaning, tartar, and plaque are removed, and the teeth are polished to remove any remaining stains.
- ORAL CANCER SCREENING – The face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, and gums will be checked for any signs of oral cancer. Please let us know if you have noticed any swelling, ulcerations, change in your the way your teeth come together, or difficulty swallowing.
- NIGHTGUARDS – Nightguards are custom made appliances that protect your teeth from the trauma of grinding at night. However, not everyone grinds at night! Some people do just as much damage during the day. The physical damage done to teeth by grinding can result in an increased need for fillings and crowns, and result in tooth mobility, jaw pain, and headaches. Investing in an appropriate grinding appliance can save you from future dental pain and headaches.
- ATHLETIC GUARDS – Did you know that injury to a tooth today can result in a lifetime of problems for that tooth down the road? Teeth injured during sports and recreational activities are at risk for fracture, root canal, and loss. A proper fitting athletic guard can protect your teeth, jaw, and the surrounding soft tissue.
- SEALANTS – A sealant is a coating that is applied to the pits and fissures of teeth where plaque food and bacteria usually become trapped. If properly maintained sealants can help reduce the incidence of tooth decay. Our sealants are BPA and bis-GMA free.
