Preventive Dentistry Maplewood
The Key to a Healthy Smile
We place a special emphasis on preventive dentistry here in Maplewood, which is an umbrella term that captures a variety of prevention-focused services, like checkups and cleanings, nightguards, fluoride treatment, and more. These are designed to help address and ward-off some of the most common oral health problems, like cavities and gum disease. If it has been longer than six months since you last visited the dentist, give us a call to schedule your appointment today.
Why Choose Hilltop Dental for Preventive Dentistry?
- A Joyful & Easy-Going Dentist with 10+ Years of Experience
- In-Network with State Insurance & Most Private Plans
- Patient-Centered, Compassionate Approach to Care
Dental Checkups & Cleanings
Routine dental checkups and teeth cleanings will begin with a thorough dental cleaning from one of our skilled professionals. We’ll remove all plaque and tartar from the teeth and polish and floss them, removing any surface stains. Finally, we will conduct a thorough checkup. This involves reviewing routine X-rays, conducting an oral cancer screening, checking the depth of the gum pockets, and more. If any oral health concerns are diagnosed, Dr. Q will help you understand their severity and the next steps to take.
Oral Cancer Screenings
Oral cancer screenings are conducted during your six-month dental checkups. We will examine your mouth for any signs of abnormalities, like red and white rough patches or chronic oral sores. If any suspicious areas are identified, our team at Hilltop Dental will guide you on your next steps to ensure your overall health stays on the right track.
Gum Disease Treatment
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one out of every two adults have gum disease. Our team’s goal is to spot the symptoms as early as possible during your routine checkups so we can tackle them before the infection has a chance to progress. If we do spot symptoms, we offer scaling and root planing, a two-step procedure designed to minimize bacteria accumulation within the mouth and help your body fight off the infection.
Learn More About Gum Disease Treatment
Nightguards for Bruxism
Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is a condition that involves the nightly grinding and clenching of your teeth as you sleep. Not only can bruxism lead to problems like chronic headaches and jaw tension, but it can also cause rapid wear-and-tear of the teeth, putting you at a higher risk of dental damage and other oral health problems. We can craft you a customized nightguard to cushion your teeth from each other, protecting your jaw joints, facial muscles, and pearly whites to help you rest easier.
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride is a naturally derived mineral that’s produced by rocks and found abundantly in nature, like in the air, soil, and even fresh fruits and vegetables. However, it’s most known for being added to community water sources because it can help prevent cavities by strengthening tooth enamel. Our team may recommend an additional fluoride treatment for those with dental sensitivity due to enamel erosion or for those at a higher risk of decay.
Children’s Dentistry
Healthy smiles are built by developing good habits early on in life, which is why we are excited when we get to welcome young patients to the practice! We enjoy teaching young children and teens the best techniques for taking care of their teeth and offer an array of kid-friendly services to keep their growing smiles healthy. Here are some of the dental services we provide for children:
- Routine checkups and cleanings
- Dental sealants
- Mouthguards for athletes and bruxers
- Silver diamine fluoride
- Pulp treatment
- Special needs dentistry
- Nitrous oxide sedation
- Orthodontic evaluations and referrals