With our approach to family dentistry, we can help treat issues that impact kids and adults, helping everyone enjoy good oral health. We can even help people avoid issues that could threaten their smiles down the road, such as tooth decay and periodontal disease. In today’s blog, your team at Dreem Dentistry talks about family dentistry in Leawood, KS.
Starting with a Checkup And Cleaning
Family dentistry can help all ages enjoy good oral health. The care starts with an initial dental checkup, in which we examine your teeth, gums, roots, and more with digital x-rays and intraoral cameras. These images are high-definition and available instantly chairside, so we can walk you through the diagnostic process and help you better understand your smile. For kids, these visits can also prevent dental anxiety! We then create a treatment plan to take on any issues we uncover.
Our team can also help smiles with a route in dental cleaning. The cleaning process enables our team to gently and thoroughly remove all plaque and tartar from the teeth. We accomplish this with an ultrasonic scaling device and a manual pick. The procedure only takes a few minutes to complete, and can help lower the risk of tooth decay, gingivitis, gum disease, and more, and even decrease the risk of bad breath and teeth stains!
Conducting an Oral Cancer Screening
For adults, we want to screen for oral cancer every year. We do so with advanced imaging technology, so we can identify possible areas of cancerous or precancerous tissues. We then order a biopsy of these tissues. The earlier we diagnose oral cancer, the sooner you can start treatment and the more likely you are to fully recover!
Scaling and Root Planing
If you have inflammation and severe buildup that has caused periodontal disease, you may need more than a regular dental cleaning. With a scaling and root planing, we can remove the harmful layers of plaque and tartar from the teeth and the exposed roots, as well as from beneath the gums too. This could take one visit to multiple ones, and we will numb your smile to ensure your comfort. We then polish the teeth to help limit buildup in the months to come. We typically follow this with traditional cleanings every three to four months to keep the buildup in check.
Children’s Dentistry
Our team also offers treatment for kids! Along with the routine checkups and cleanings we provide as part of our approach to family dentistry, we also have unique treatments to help little smiles in particular. For example, we can offer fluoride treatments as part of their six-month checkup and cleaning visit, which enables our team to strengthen the outer enamel and make tooth decay less likely. We also help fight tooth decay with dental sealants, a thin acrylic layer that coats the rear teeth to prevent cavities from forming where kids have a hard time reaching when they brush and floss!
Treating Bruxism and TMJ Disorder
Family dentistry also allows our team to treat issues with the balance of your bite. For example, imbalance could lead to a painful issue known as TMJ disorder. Likewise, if you grind your teeth on a nightly basis, this could wear down and injure your teeth, changing their appearance and leaving them vulnerable to tooth decay and infection. But we can help treat these with a custom oral appliance, which fits comfortably and is worn while you sleep to improve balance and help prevent painful symptoms and damage.
Dental Fillings
If you or your kids have a cavity, then we could offer relief in only one visit with a dental filling. The restoration is made to fill the decayed area and prevent the tooth from being infected. Instead of using metal materials, we opt for a safe and metal-free composite resin, which we can actually shade to blend with the rest of your smile.
The Root Canal Process
If you have an infected tooth, then we can offer a root canal to comfortably remove the infected tissues and replace them with a special filling, before we cap the tooth with a crown.
When Smiles Need Tooth Extraction
To avoid wisdom tooth impaction, or to prevent the spread of infection following severe decay, infection, or injury, we could gently and comfortably extract a tooth.
Our Team Provides Family Dentistry
We want to help people of all ages and their family enjoy good oral health with family dentistry. Call Dreem Dentistry in Leawood, KS, today at (913) 681-5500 to schedule your visit with our friendly team.
