Preventive dentistry is just what you’d think it is…it prevents disease in the teeth and gums through proactive dental care. Typically, dental cleanings and fluoride treatments are the most common methods of prevention, as your dentist can get rid of tartar buildup and fortify your enamel with topical fluoride. This way, we can prevent tooth decay and gum disease. What many don’t consider is that your bi-annual exams can also be a way for your dentist to catch health problems early and intervene before they become debilitating.
Our Piscataway dentist has impeccable attention to detail. This allows her to detect and treat health problems early on, saving you discomfort, money, and permanent tooth loss. Dr. Ayesha dedicates her practice to improving the quality of life of her patients and changing lives with high-quality, accessible dental care. With her help, we’re confident you can enjoy the benefits of thorough preventive dentistry and early intervention.
We Also Screen for Oral Cancer at Your Bi-Annual Checkups
If it’s been a while since you’ve been to the dentist, you may be unaware of the current attitude toward health screenings at your checkups. These days, health screenings are considered best practice, as early intervention is crucial to the successful treatment of oral cancer. Our older population is especially high-risk for oral cancer, as the average age of a person diagnosed with oral and oropharyngeal cancer is 64 (American Cancer Society).
During your checkup, we will examine your gums for symptoms of oral cancer, including:
- A lip or mouth sore that never heals
- White or reddish patches in the mouth
- Growths or lumps in the mouth
- Mouth or ear pain
- Difficulty swallowing
- Painful swallowing
- Loose teeth
Your cancer screening will be quick, easy, and painless. It’s included in your regular checkup and can give you the tools and the time necessary to fight cancer.
Your Diagnostic Tests Could Reveal a Health Problem
When you attend your regular appointment, the hope is that your X-rays reveal nothing concerning about your teeth and gums; however, the reason we take X-rays is to determine if there are any tiny, hidden cavities that haven’t started showing symptoms yet. These days, we also use intraoral cameras to find interproximal cavities with greater frequency than before.
Thanks to modern technology, we can find and treat cavities before you ever feel the pain of tooth decay. Early intervention like this enables us to save more of your tooth from decay, prevent progressive treatment like root canals, and expand the lifespan of your smile. All in all, preventive dentistry could save you thousands of dollars in costs for more invasive medical care.
Visit iCare4Smiles in Piscataway, NJ for Preventive Dentistry
We want you to have decades of healthy, beautiful teeth. We aim to do this through thorough preventive care, regular cleanings, and early intervention. At our office, we use modern technology and expert medical attention to maintain healthy teeth and gums for our patients. Schedule your appointment with our experienced general dentist in Piscataway. Call (732) 800-9524 today.