Preventive Dentistry New Baltimore
Setting Your Smile Up for Long-Term Success
Routine preventive dental care is at the foundation of maintaining a problem-free smile; even if you’re diligent about brushing and flossing at home, you’re going to need a little more help! Our team proudly offers a wide range of preventive services, aimed at fostering lifelong healthy smiles by identifying and resolving problems before they have the chance to worsen. To learn more or to set up an appointment for yourself or a loved one, please continue reading or contact our office today!
Why Choose Great Lakes Dental Excellence for Preventive Dentistry?
- Compassionate Care from an Experienced Team
- Digital Cavity Detection System Helps with Early Diagnosis
- We Accept & Maximize Dental Insurance
Dental Checkups & Cleanings
Routine dental care is essential – and this doesn’t just mean brushing and flossing each day at home. It also means attending your biannual visits here at our office! During these appointments, our team will perform a thorough examination of your teeth, gums, and other oral structures, using our eyes as well as special devices such as intraoral cameras and our cone beam scanner. The goal here is to gain a comprehensive view of your oral anatomy that you can view along with Dr. Van de Vyver or Dr. DeBellis. We will also perform an oral cancer screening during each visit; though this disease can be deadly, it’s actually very treatable if it’s caught early enough.
These exams are followed by a detailed cleaning of your teeth and gums; we can easily remove any built-up plaque and tartar that has formed on the teeth and along the gum line, and we can utilize our diode laser to address any areas on the gums where bacteria may be hiding. You’ll leave these appointments with a cleaner, healthier smile, and a much better idea of how to maintain it moving forward.
Children & Family’s Dentistry
Dental care is a lifelong endeavor – from the very moment the first tooth arrives and forever after, our smiles require diligent care. As a busy father of five himself, Dr. Van de Vyver knows this is especially true for children! That’s why our team here at Great Lakes Dental Excellence is committed to providing high-quality, personally tailored care for you and your whole family.
From routine preventive care twice a year to more advanced procedures like nightguards, custom restorations, gum disease treatment, and even Phase 1 orthodontics and expanders, we are happy to accommodate you and your children’s dental needs. Feel free to schedule an appointment for your whole family, and we’re happy to guide all of you toward a lifetime of happy, healthy smiling!
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that’s found in virtually all oral hygiene products, as well as most community municipal water sources. Fluoride has incredible dental benefits – primarily, it’s able to remineralize enamel, which is the protective, outermost layer of the teeth. Enamel isn’t able to repair itself, so regular fluoride exposure can mitigate the threat of tooth decay. During a routine checkup, we can administer a fluoride treatment to your teeth, usually in the form of a topical gel or varnish. This added protection will go a long way in between appointments and help keep your smile cavity-free!
Nightguards for Bruxism
Bruxism refers to a condition that causes patients to grind their teeth or clench their jaws, often subconsciously. It also tends to affect patients more at night, while they’re sleeping. However, this condition is far from harmless; when untreated, it can cause wear and tear to the enamel layer of the teeth, as well as cause complications with the jaw muscles and TMJ (temporomandibular joints). We can provide you with a custom-made nightguard that’s designed to completely counter the effects of this condition, protecting your teeth and preserving your jaw health.