Preventative Dentistry - Eastern Shore smile Solutions

Preventing Oral Conditions, Improving Overall Health

The Importance of Good Dental Health

Teeth play an important role in the function of the mouth, the beauty of the smile, and a person’s sense of confidence. An attractive, vibrant smile is what many patients desire, but dental health is often the most neglected habit, resulting in unnecessary decay and disease and sometimes even tooth loss. Since oral health is linked to overall health, maintaining proper dental hygiene affects more than the health of the teeth and is one reason why preventative dentistry is critical to maintaining the health of your smile.

The Role of Preventative Dentistry

Preventative dentistry takes personal oral care one step further by utilizing the expertise and training of our dentists. Services such as routine professional dental cleanings, fluoride treatment, x-rays, and disease and oral cancer screenings are designed to monitor dental health and prevent more serious oral conditions from developing without the patient’s knowledge. A large portion of our preventative dentistry in Cambridge and Easton, MD, also involves patient education to keep you informed about the steps you can take to maintain your oral health and how our care helps keep your mouth free from cavities, gum disease, and other conditions. By involving you in the details of your health and our care, we are able to provide more tailored dental hygiene strategies and more personalized preventative dentistry treatment options.

Why Do I Need Preventative Dentistry?

Preventative Dentistry at our practice involves dental health strategies from both our dentists in-office and our patients at home. While at-home dental hygiene is a critical aspect of overall dental health, preventative dentistry MD, provides a more in-depth and professional approach, and knowing the difference is necessary to understanding its importance for your oral and overall health.

At-Home Dental Care

In-Office Dental Care

Thorough teeth cleaning, fluoride treatment, and x-rays

Chairside patient education on oral conditions and risks

Painless oral cancer screenings with VELscope®

Early detection and treatment of oral conditions

Care from dentists trained in preventative services