If you know anything about prevention then you are clear on this point: Prevention in the dental world means that you are making efforts to enjoy health by keeping problems from occurring or resulting in serious side effects. However, we find that because patients often remain a bit unclear regarding the details of preventive dentistry, they fail to make the connection between what it includes and how extremely important prevention is for maintaining their healthy smiles. The good news is that it’s never too late to learn more about prevention and to make it a priority in your life. Curious to learn more? Take a look at the following:

Prevention Saves Time, Effort, and Money

When thinking about prevention, it’s important to compare preventive dentistry to restorative dentistry. Consider this idea: You can either prevent a cavity from forming with prevention or you can wait until it forms and then treat it with a restoration. To prevent the cavity, you will need to brush and floss every day. You will also need to visit us two times a year for a dental cleaning. That’s all it takes to avoid tooth decay. However, if you wait for a cavity to form and neglect preventive options, you may suffer some discomfort and will need to visit us for a dental filling. Or, if you neglect the cavity for an extended period, you may suffer a broken tooth (which will require a crown) or you may develop an infected tooth (which will require a root canal treatment and a dental crown). Choose prevention – it’s easier, more comfortable, and more affordable.

We Offer Comprehensive Treatments

We offer a long list of preventive dentistry treatments to help you accomplish that goal of saving time, effort, and money. The following services will help you maintain a healthy smile:

• Checkups
• Cleanings
• TMJ Treatment
• Bruxism Treatment
• Sleep Apnea Treatment
• Oral Cancer Screenings
• Deep Cleanings (Scaling and Root Planing)

ABOUT YOUR CONROE, TX DENTIST:

The Dental Centre of Conroe, John M Richards DDS delivers distinctive cosmetic, restorative, and implant dentistry for residents of Conroe, Houston, The Woodlands, Montgomery, Willis, Magnolia, Huntsville, and the neighboring communities. For more information about our services, or to schedule an appointment, contact us by calling (936) 441-4600.