Take Control of Your Oral Health with Preventive Dentistry
Want a healthy, hygienic smile? It all starts with preventive dentistry at White Sage Dentistry. We are proactive with your oral health. Rather than wait for issues to crop up, we equip you to stay ahead of potential problems. Dr. Shruti Jadeja and her team offer numerous preventive dental care services in Salem, Oregon, to protect your smile from infections, decay, bad breath, and other issues.
Routine Cleanings & Exams
According to the American Dental Association, you should visit the dentist every six months for a routine cleaning and exam. This appointment helps you keep cavities and other dental issues at bay.
Dental Sealants
These long-lasting plastic coatings are geared towards sealing the natural grooves and crevices in the chewing surfaces of teeth. By sealing off these problem areas, we can prevent bad bacteria from hiding there.
Flouride Treatments
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that strengthens and protects tooth enamel. A fluoride treatment may be necessary if a child or adult isn’t getting enough fluoride through their toothpaste and water.
Sportsguards & Nightguards
Whether you’re playing contact sports or grinding your teeth at night, we can create a custom-made mouthguard to protect your smile. Both sports and teeth grinding can have a negative impact on your teeth and a mouthguard may be just what you need to preserve your oral health!
Headache Prevention (NTI)
Do you have frequent headaches or migraines? We offer NTI therapy to prevent the onset of headaches and boost your overall quality of life. The NTI device is a special type of mouthguard that you wear at night to help prevent teeth grinding, TMJ issues, and other factors that most commonly lead to migraines.
Oral Cancer Screenings
During your routine checkup, we’ll use a small device to scan to your mouth, throat, and cheeks for any signs or abnormalities. The sooner you catch signs of cancer, the better the chances. A simple dental checkup could save your life!
Sleep Apnea Appliances
Do you find yourself feeling tired and unalert throughout the day? Do your family members often complain about your snoring? You may have Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). OSA is a sleeping disorder that causes breathing to stop periodically throughout the night. Our sleep apnea appliances will reposition your jaw and keep your airway open to give you a restful night’s sleep.
What are our preventive dental care services?
Prevention is the foundation of our approach to dental care. Maintaining good oral health through regular check-ups, cleanings, and education can save you from the discomfort and cost of extensive treatments later. By catching issues early or preventing them altogether, we help you preserve your smile and overall health for years.
Here are our comprehensive preventive services.
- Comprehensive dental exams: Our dental check-ups aren’t your typical “in-and-out in 10 minutes” appointments. We offer unrushed care to screen all your oral structures. The dentist will examine your teeth, bones, gums, jaw joints, and related musculature as a comprehensive approach to your dental care. We also explain each step of the process and answer any questions.
- Dental cleanings: Raise your hand if you brush and floss your teeth diligently. If so, Dr. Jadeja says thumbs up! At-home oral hygiene is the first line of defense against dental issues. However, you still need the help of a dentist since your mouth has “hidden spots” that are unreachable with your dental floss or toothbrush. Our semi or quarterly dental cleanings help clean the areas you can’t clean properly at home.
- Fluoride treatments: Topical fluoride applications help fortify your enamel by replenishing it with fluoride, making it more resistant to decay-causing bacteria and harmful acids. Our fluoride treatments are quick and painless, with long-lasting benefits that protect your teeth for years.
- Mouth guards: Our customized sports and bruxism night guards protect your smile from damage. They are created with precision and durable materials to ensure a comfortable fit and long-lasting outcomes.
- Oral cancer screenings: We go beyond cavities and gum disease. Our quick, painless oral cancer screenings help detect patches, lesions, sores, bumps, and other suspicious signs. They are crucial for early detection when the disease is easily treatable.
- Digital X-rays: Not everything is in plain sight. Some problems are hidden beneath the gum line, beyond the reach of the naked eye. Our modern radiographs unearth bone loss, cysts, tumors, and other hidden issues, even before symptoms manifest.
- Education: Do you need to learn more about caring for your smile? No problem! We will guide you and hold your hand to ensure you maintain a healthy smile.
Why does preventive dentistry matter?
Here are reasons to prevent dental issues rather than wait for them to crop up.
- It protects your smile from gum infections, decay, injuries, etc.
- It saves you from unnecessary discomfort and damage
- It’s affordable—treating dental issues can cost you hundreds and even thousands of dollars
- It protects your overall well-being, as oral health is closely linked to systemic conditions like heart disease and diabetes.
Are you ready to step up your oral care?
Preventive dental care maintains a healthy smile and improves your quality of life! Call (503) 877-1626 to discover your preventive dentistry options at White Sage Dentistry.
