Preventive dentistry care looks to the future of your oral health. Preventative dentistry is all about preventing dental problems rather than reacting to them. It’s the best way to keep your teeth in good shape and avoid health problems. Preventing dental problems is excellent for your overall health, and it’s good on your budget too. If you let a potential dental problem turn into an actual dental problem, you may have an issue that can eventually grow into an overall health problem. Poor dental health means more bacteria around the teeth and gums, creating a snowball effect leading to heart disease and diabetes issues.

Preventative dentistry makes good sense for your financial well-being too. It’s generally less expensive to prevent problems than to treat them. For example, a professional dental cleaning goes a long way toward preventative health, and it’s far less costly than a root canal, which might be required if you don’t properly care for your teeth. At Laurence Palmer DDS, Preventative dentistry starts with access to quality dental care. We offer routine dental examinations, which can help keep your office visits to a minimum.

We’ll start with a consultation. We’ll talk about your dental habits and lifestyle to understand oral health risk factors, such as poor diet. We’ll conduct a thorough examination and maybe take X-rays. We also believe that arming patients with knowledge is an excellent preventative dentistry method. We’ll provide some tips you may not have been aware of to prevent gum disease, cavities, worn enamel, and more. We want you to build upon your current home-care dental hygiene habits.