Preventative Dentistry
Take control of your oral health today with preventative dental care at Gardena Dental Group.
Hygiene and Preventative Dentistry in Gardena, CA
At Gardena Dental Group we pride ourselves on prevention-focused dental care that keeps your smile healthy for a lifetime. Through proactive, prevention-based strategies, we can help you reduce your risk of decay, periodontal disease, and tooth loss in the years ahead.
Because most dental concerns are preventable, we offer a wide range of preventative dental services, ranging from checkups and cleanings to periodontal therapy and oral cancer screenings.
Teeth Cleaning Gardena, CA
Teeth cleanings are an important part in keeping your teeth healthy and bright! Our Gardena Dental Group team is experienced in both regular prophylaxis dental cleanings and deep dental cleanings, so you can be confident that we can take care of your family’s smiles and help address and prevent oral health issues before they become serious.
Dental Exams and X-Rays
Our Gardena dentist will examine your mouth at each visit to check for signs of tooth decay, cracked or broken teeth, worn dental work, and periodontal infections.
As part of your exam, we’ll also screen for early warning signs of oral cancer. This includes checking the hard and soft tissues inside and outside of your mouth to screen for abnormalities. This way, we can detect potential concerns as early as possible, allowing for a better treatment outcome.
Oral Cancer Screening
It’s believed that oral cancer kills one person in the United States every hour of every day. Oral cancer can be deadly because, typically, it is not discovered until it has progressed to an advanced stage.
Oral cancer exams have demonstrated that early detection can raise the survival rate of oral cancer to 80% or higher. The goal is to spot minute alterations in the tissues lining the mouth, lips, and tongue that could indicate an arising issue. A quick and painless oral cancer examination can be done by our dentists here.
Dental Sealants
Protective dental sealants help reduce the likelihood of getting cavities in the deep grooves and pits of your back teeth (molars.) In most cases, we recommend placing sealants as soon as those teeth erupt. For most children, this is around age 6 and 12, respectively. Sealants only take a few minutes to apply and can last for years. The thin, protective covers help seal out bacteria in hard-to-clean surfaces, reducing the chances of tooth decay forming in those areas. No numbing is required, and most dental sealants are covered by insurance for young children.
Periodontal Maintenance
While we advise most patients to come in at least once every six months, certain circumstances may call for more regular cleanings. If you suffer from periodontitis, a form of gum disease, it is recommended that our dentists see you every three months for maintenance. This, unfortunately, is an incurable and chronic condition, so it is very important that our dentists watch you carefully to maintain your oral health.
Nightguards and Bruxism Mouthguards
Our Gardena dentists could suggest a night guard if you frequently wake up feeling fatigued and in pain – which can be caused by clenching and grinding your teeth while sleeping. These night guards are molded to your teeth and protect you from the damaging effects of grinding your teeth all night.
Dental Checkups in Gardena, CA
If it’s been six months or longer since your last dental cleaning or checkup, it’s time to make your next appointment. Contact Gardena Dental Group today to reserve your next appointment.
