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Preventive Dentistry - Frankfort, IN
Preserve that beautiful smile
We believe that maintaining a healthy, beautiful smile starts with preventive care. Our team is committed to providing top-quality dental services in a friendly and caring environment, making your oral health our priority. Regular preventive visits are essential to catch potential issues early, save you from discomfort, and help avoid more costly treatments down the road. Whether it's your child’s first visit or a routine check-up, our goal is to ensure that you feel comfortable and confident in your dental care.
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Our Dental Practice
Making dental health simple.
Our Location
400 Kentwood Dr, Frankfort, IN 46041
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday / 8:30am - 5:00pm
Dental Checkups
A dental checkup helps detect early issues like cavities or gum disease, provides preventive care through cleaning, offers personalized oral hygiene advice, and supports overall health. Regular checkups can save money by addressing problems before they become costly.
Our goal is to make your dental visit as convenient as possible. We aim to keep appointment times brief without compromising on care. While efficiency is important in dental care, our primary focus is ensuring safety and delivering top-notch treatment. We treat patients of all ages, with a strong emphasis on enhancing both the health and appearance of their smiles.
Cleanings, Exams, & Polishing
Teeth cleaning is important for children and adults because it removes plaque and tartar buildup that regular brushing and flossing can't fully eliminate. This helps prevent tooth decay, gum disease, and bad breath. Cleaning also keeps your teeth and gums healthy, reduces the risk of cavities, and ensures your smile stays bright.
For Children
The dentist monitors the growth of the child's teeth to ensure proper development. In addition to checking for cavities, the dentist may take X-rays to assess the growth of adult teeth. During a dental cleaning, the hygienist removes plaque and tartar, polishes the teeth to smooth their surfaces, and flosses between them for a thorough cleaning. Following the cleaning, a fluoride treatment is applied to strengthen the enamel and protect against cavities. It’s recommended that children visit the dentist for an exam and cleaning every six months, beginning as early as their first birthday or when the first tooth appears. Early visits help children become familiar with healthy dental habits and routines.
For Adults
Dental cleanings and exams are key for maintaining oral health. Cleanings remove plaque, tartar, and stains, and may include fluoride treatment. Exams involve checking for cavities, gum disease, and other issues, often with X-rays. Cleanings are typically recommended every 6 months, and exams annually, though the frequency can vary depending on individual needs.
Fluoride Treatments
Fluoride treatment is a dental procedure that helps protect your teeth from decay.
How It Works:
- Application: Fluoride is applied to the teeth in the form of a gel, foam, or varnish by a dentist.
- Absorption: The fluoride is absorbed by the enamel, the outer layer of the teeth.
- Strengthening: This process strengthens the enamel and helps repair early stages of tooth decay.
Benefits:
- Prevents Tooth Decay: Fluoride treatment reduces the risk of cavities by making the enamel more resistant to acid attacks.
- Rebuilds Enamel: It can help rebuild weakened enamel and reverse early signs of tooth decay.
- Cost-Effective: Preventive treatment is often less costly than treating cavities and other dental problems.
- Safe: Fluoride treatments are considered safe and effective when done under the guidance of a dental professional.
Dental Sealants
Dental sealants offer an extra level of protection for your teeth, particularly the molars and premolars, which have deep grooves and pits that are hard to clean thoroughly. Sealants are thin, protective coatings that are applied to the chewing surfaces of these teeth, preventing food particles and bacteria from becoming trapped.
This treatment is especially beneficial for children and teenagers, who are more susceptible to cavities as they are learning to maintain proper oral hygiene. However, adults can also benefit from sealants if their teeth are prone to decay. Sealants are quick to apply, completely painless, and can last for several years with proper care.
Common Questions
Even with good at-home dental care, plaque and tartar can build up in hard-to-reach areas of your mouth. Routine exams and professional cleanings allow our team to remove this buildup and catch any potential issues before they become bigger problems.
Schedule Appointment Online
Request an appointment date and time.
Our Dental Practice
Making dental health simple.
Our Location
400 Kentwood Dr, Frankfort, IN 46041
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday / 8:30am - 5:00pm