Preventive Dentistry – Brock, TX

Dental Checkups
& Cleanings

Everyone, no matter how old they are, should have at least two dental appointments a year to have their smiles thoroughly examined and cleaned. Our practice utilizes state-of-the-art diagnostic technology that helps us detect even the smallest signs of tooth decay and gum disease as well as other potential oral health issues. During the cleaning, our team members will be very gentle as they remove any built-up plaque and tartar from your teeth and gums.

Nightguards
for Bruxism

Stress can manifest in a variety of ways, and one of the most common is unconscious clenching and grinding of the teeth during sleep. This puts much more stress on the teeth than they would normally be exposed to, which means the enamel will start to become worn down and weakened over time. You can protect your smile with a personalized mouthguard; this simple oral device will stop your teeth from directly touching each other so that they remain undamaged even if the unconscious movements of your mouth don’t stop.

Fluoride Treatments

You’ve no doubt heard that fluoride is a common toothpaste ingredient and is added to the municipal water supply in most parts of the country. This is due to how regular exposure to fluoride helps promote healthy teeth by strengthening the enamel and improving cavity resistance. Since some people are more prone to cavities than others, we may decide to use fluoride treatments to give you extra protection. The treatment is very simple and painless; we just place a concentrated fluoride gel or varnish on your teeth and allow the enamel to absorb it.

Tooth-Colored Fillings

Traditional amalgam fillings usually contain mercury, and while they have been determined to be safe by the ADA, we nevertheless prefer to repair cavities in a more conservative way. Our office uses durable composite resin in order to create tooth-colored fillings that blend in with the tooth so well that most casual observers won’t be able to tell they’re there at all.

Oral Cancer Screenings

Every year, 13,500 people in the United States die of oral cancer. In many cases, these deaths occur because the cancer was diagnosed too late. If the disease is found during its early stages – i.e., before it has had a chance to spread – it will be much easier to treat. You don’t have to do anything special to be screened for oral cancer; we can check for potentially troublesome symptoms during your regular checkups, and we can let you know immediately if further tests need to be performed to determine whether cancer is present.

Snoring & Sleep Apnea

Are you feeling tired even after having slept for 7 to 9 hours? A sleep test might reveal that you have sleep apnea, a serious disorder where breathing is interrupted multiple times while you’re asleep. This condition can lead to potentially deadly side effects, and it often causes loud snoring that disturbs anyone who happens to be sleeping nearby. Thus, as soon as you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea, contact us to discuss the possible use of an oral appliance to keep the airways clear.