Have you ever given much thought to how comprehensive your preventive care truly is? If not, don’t feel too bad – we know you’re not completely obsessed with dentistry like we are. However, if you’re interested in doing your best to protect your smile and surrounding structures, it’s always nice to know that you can expect a lot out of preventive dentistry. For a clearer understanding of just how far reaching the benefits become, we encourage you to learn a bit more about the specifics.

Protect Your Teeth From Gum Disease and Tooth Decay

You have likely been brushing your teeth, flossing your teeth, and attending preventive visits since you were a child. As you expected, prevention goes a long way here. Following these methods for effective plaque removal will prevent the bacteria in this sticky substance from eroding tooth tissue and irritating your gums.

Protect The Structure of Your Teeth

Your teeth can be your smile’s biggest enemy – sounds crazy but it’s true. Some patients suffer from a disorder called bruxism, which includes grinding or clenching your teeth as an unconscious habit. We will look for early signs of this concern, so we may offer preventive care, which will help you avoid long-term damage. Treatment will allow your teeth to remain whole, fracture-free, and comfortable.

Protect Your Jaw Health

We look at your jaw health, too, when it comes to preventive care. You use your jaw joints – or TMJs – all day every day, it seems. They provide movement to your lower jaw and withstand great force. The result? You can chew, speak, and more. However, if your TMJs are overworked or if a problem occurs, we can catch it early, treat it, and keep your jaws healthy and comfortable.

Protect Your Daily Energy Levels, Too

Suffering from sleep apnea? You might not know. We, however, can often easily detect this sleep disorder with preventive care. During your checkups, we will ask you questions about your daily life. If you think you’re sleeping at night but feel fatigued every day, we can offer treatment that will help you sleep soundly.

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.