Prevention is the key to having a healthy, confident and beautiful smile as it helps avoid serious dental problems from developing and progressing.
Preventing dental disease starts at home with regular brushing, flossing and a balanced diet. Prevention is continued in our office with regular dental exams, cleanings and x-rays, and will go a long way in keeping your mouth healthy for a lifetime. Sealants and fluoride are also important treatments that will help protect your teeth.
Prevention is a cooperative effort between you and your dental team- and we are here to help you reach your optimum level of dental health, protecting your teeth and gums from dental diseases along the way.
24/7 EMERGENCY DENTAL SERVICES In case of dental emergency we are available 7 days a week. Please call Encinitas Dental Group at (760) 753-5544 at any time – you will be put in touch with Dr. Davis, who will determine the next step in getting you feeling better and your dental health back on track.…
NIGHT & SPORT GUARDS Custom night or sport guards can protect you from the effects of teeth grinding. Grinding or clenching your teeth (bruxism) while you sleep can cause jaw pain, eroded tooth surfaces, tooth sensitivity, fractured enamel and headaches. A customized night guard can be made to protect your smile and reduce the effects…
DENTAL EXAM & CLEANING Regular exams and cleanings, along with good oral hygiene can prevent painful tooth decay, infections and other dental disease. Avoid bad breath and potentially harmful or expensive situations with regular dental cleanings and exams. The accumulation of plaque and calculus around the teeth and under the gums can cause numerous dental…
DIGITAL X-RAYS Dental X-Rays are preventative diagnostic tools that provide valuable information that is not visible during a dental examination. Dentists and dental hygienists use this information to safely and accurately detect hidden dental abnormalities and complete an accurate treatment plan. Without x-rays, problem areas may go undetected. Digital radiography (digital x-ray) is the latest…
FLUORIDE TREATMENTFluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that is present in varying amounts in almost all food and water supplies. It is the most effective agent available to help prevent tooth decay. The benefits of fluoride have been well known for over 50 years, and are supported by many health and professional organizations. Fluoride works…
SEALANTSSealants protect the surfaces of teeth most prone to tooth decay. They are a thin, plastic coating applied to the chewing surface of molars, premolars and any deep grooves (called pits and fissures) of teeth. More than 75% of dental decay begins in these deep grooves. Teeth with these conditions are hard to clean and…