Preventive Dentistry in Bath, ME
Why is Preventive Care Important?
Early Detection for Common Dental Issues
Preventive care encompases a variety of treamtents including exams, X-rays, cleanings, fluoride treatments, oral cancer screenings, and more. It also includes home care like daily brushing and flossing. We provide preventive care to help make sure your home care is effective and to detect small issues that might otherwise go undetected. Contact your dentist in Bath to schedule a consultation.
your preventive care appointment
what to expect
During a routine preventive appointment, we‘ll start with a brief exam and take some X-rays so we can see if there are any issues under the gumline or in the bone.Then we’ll clean your teeth. If we notice any signs of periodontal disease, we may break your cleaning into more than one appointment.
What If I Need A Periodontal Cleaning?
A periodontal cleaning is similar to a regular cleaning except your hygienist cleans deeper below the gumline. Because it’s a little more invasive, you’ll be given anesthetic so you won't feel a thing.
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Preventive Services We Offer
CLEANING & HYGIENE
DIGITAL X-RAYS
FLUORIDE TREATMENTS
DENTAL SEALANTS
PERIODONTAL CARE
ORAL CANCER SCREeNing
NIGHT GUARDS
SPORTS GUARDS
Have Questions About Preventive Dentistry? We Have Answers!
FAQs
HOW DO I BUSH AND FLOSS MY TEETH PROPERLY?
The ideal brushing and flossing routine includes brushing for two minutes twice a day and flossing around each tooth at least once a day. Using the softest toothbrush you can find, place it at a 45-degree angle to your gum line and gently brush back and forth using small strokes. Remember to replace your toothbrush every 3-4 months.
To floss, take about 18 inches of floss and wrap it around your middle fingers. Gently guide the floss between your teeth and form a C-shape around the neck of the tooth close to the gumline. Hold the floss tightly against the tooth and gently move the floss up and down around the tooth. Repeat around each tooth.
To floss, take about 18 inches of floss and wrap it around your middle fingers. Gently guide the floss between your teeth and form a C-shape around the neck of the tooth close to the gumline. Hold the floss tightly against the tooth and gently move the floss up and down around the tooth. Repeat around each tooth.
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PROPHYLACTIC CLEANINGS AND PERIODONTAL CLEANINGS?
A prophylactic cleaning focuses on the tooth above the gumline. Because periodontal disease affects the tooth below the gumline, a periodontal cleaning involves the removal of plaque and tartar below the gumline. It’s a sensitive area, so we’ll give you anesthetic before we start to make sure you don’t feel a thing. Because you’ll be numb, we might break your cleaning into two or more visits.
IS PREVENTIVE CARE COVERED BY DENTAL INSURANCE?
Yes, preventive care is covered by insurance. Please remember we are a fee-for-service practice, meaning we aren’t in-network for any dental insurance plans. As a courtesy, we will happily file your claim for you. If your dental insurance covers out-of-network care, they’ll reimburse you directly for any covered treatment.
