Preventive Dentistry – Richardson, TX
Detailed Exams and Thorough Teeth Cleanings
Cavities and gum disease can be treated, but it will be much easier to protect your smile if you can avoid these problems altogether. At Jupiter Family Dental of Richardson, we encourage all of our dentistry patients to visit us every six months for regular dental checkups and teeth cleanings, so we can keep their smiles free of decay and disease. Has it been more than six months since you last visited a dentist? Give our dental office a call today to set up an appointment for preventive dentistry in Richardson, TX.
Why Choose Jupiter Family Dental of Richardson for Preventive Dentistry?
- Patients of All Ages Welcome
- Comfortable, Modern Dental Office
- Wide Variety of Services in One Place
Dental Checkups & Teeth Cleanings
When you come in for an examination, we’ll check your teeth, gums, and other oral structures for signs of damage, disease, or infection. If a problem is found, we’ll let you know which treatments are available and schedule any follow-up appointments as needed. During our examination, we may find areas where plaque or tartar has built up; our team can remove these substances before they have a chance to cause cavities and other issues.
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Fluoride Treatment
Protecting you and your family’s teeth from cavities and decay doesn’t take a day off, but that doesn't mean it has to be difficult. With topical fluoride from your dentist in Richardson, just a quick, 30–60-minute treatment can help strengthen the outer layer of your teeth known as the enamel, reducing your risk of sensitivity and dental caries that could cause discomfort and require more costly and invasive treatment later.
What is Fluoride?
Fluoride is a mineral that is found naturally occurring in many water sources including creeks, lakes, and even the rain. It can also be found in some of the foods we regularly consume, like leafy green vegetables and certain species of fish. Additionally, it is often added to oral hygiene products like toothpaste and mouthwash to strengthen the teeth as they clean, and even to public drinking water supplies.
Although studies have shown that this mighty mineral can be dangerous in very large doses, the amount you’ll find in food, dental care products, and even your tap water is nowhere near that amount. In fact, even if your child swallows their toothpaste, the most they should ever experience is minor indigestion or a stomachache, but unless they regularly eat entire tubes of it, they shouldn’t have any negative long-term effects.
How Does Fluoride Treatment Work?
During your or your child’s fluoride treatment, your dentist in Richardson will apply a topical fluoride product in the form of foam, gel, or varnish. Then, over the next 30 to 60 minutes, the minerals will infiltrate the pores of your teeth, delivering a boost of calcium and phosphate to strengthen your enamel and reverse the early stages of tooth decay. Please note that if your tooth already has structural damage such as a chip, break, or crack, this will need to be repaired with a filling, bonding, crown or another method. Fluoride treatment in Richardson is completely painless and requires no downtime, however it is important that you abstain from eating or drinking until your waiting time is complete.
Who Benefits from Fluoride Treatment?
Fluoride treatment in Richardson is most commonly given to children who may still be struggling to master their own oral hygiene and thus may be at a higher risk of developing cavities. However, it can also be extremely beneficial to adults, especially those who have special needs that may make oral hygiene difficult, take certain medications that may make them more prone to cavities, or who have sensitive teeth.
