preventive dentistry houston
Healthy smiles start with professional preventive dentistry. At Edge Dental, your bright, healthy smile is our top priority. Of course, you’ll only smile if you’re as happy with our service as you are with our dental treatment. That’s why we take the time to listen to your needs and concerns. Not only do we listen to your concerns, but we use gentle, efficient cleaning techniques. We also hire caring, highly trained professionals. Our experienced team is invested in meeting all of your dental needs; from calming anxieties to teaching good habits, from regular check-ups to sophisticated dental surgery.
At Edge Dental, we take exceptional care of your oral health. Below are some of the preventive dental services that our practice provides.
Preventive Dentistry Services
Cleanings, Exams and X-rays
Professional cleanings performed by a hygienist or dental assistant are important to your dental health as are daily brushing and flossing. Twice yearly dental check-ups and cleanings help catch problems when they are small and easier to treat. Left unattended, small treatable problems become worse and may require more extensive, expensive procedures to repair.
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride treatment is a simple procedure that only lasts a few minutes. It involves the application of the fluoride, which can be in the form of a foam, gel or varnish. The fluoride is applied directly on the surface of the teeth using a brush or cotton swab, where it forms a protective layer on the teeth. The fluoride may also come in the form of a tablet or liquid, in which case it is applied as a mouthwash rinse.
Tooth Extraction
Multiple Tooth Extraction
Losing several teeth is also not a fun experience, as it can affect your smile and your confidence. At Edge Dental, we offer several dental solutions, from the extraction of your teeth to replacement options for the extracted teeth.
Oral Cancer Screening
During your dental visit, Dr. Justin Lai can talk to you about your health history and examine you for signs of mouth and/or throat cancer. Regular visits to Edge Dental can improve the chances that any suspicious changes in your oral health will be caught early, at a time when cancer can be treated more easily.
Dental Sealant
Gum Disease
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a bacterial infection that affects the gums. The infection, which is usually due to poor oral hygiene, results in the inflammation of the gums as well as the supporting teeth. If not treated, gum disease can lead to the loss of your teeth and the destruction of the gum tissues.
Mouthguards
Your teeth are quite resilient and can withstand a lot. However, when you are participating in a sport, especially contact sports, the chances of your teeth being injured are high.
Periodontal Health
One of the best ways to keep your gums from bleeding when you come in for a cleaning is to floss regularly. Brushing your teeth before or after flossing is less important than whether you floss or not.
Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a condition that affects how you breathe when sleeping. During sleep, normal breathing can be interrupted for 10 seconds or more hundreds of times during a single night.
Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)
Bruxism (teeth grinding) can cause moderate to severe long-term damage to teeth. Constant grinding wears down the surface of the tooth, exposing the soft dentin beneath the enamel.
Preventive Dentistry Near Me
Most of what goes wrong with teeth is cheaper and easier to fix early. A cavity caught at a routine exam is a filling. The same cavity two years later can be a root canal and a crown.
That is the case for preventive care in one sentence: regular cleanings, exams and X-rays that find problems while they are still small. And if it has been a while since your last visit, that is a reason to book rather than a reason to put it off.
Edge Dental is at 15455 Memorial Dr #400, Houston, TX 77079, in the Energy Corridor just off the Katy Freeway. We will check what your insurance covers before you commit, and we have an in-house savings plan if you do not have coverage.