Why Every Smile Needs a Family Dentist

As important as your smile is to your self-confidence and quality of life, taking care of it should be a priority every day. Usually, brushing your teeth at least twice a day and flossing them at least once (preferably before bedtime) is enough to clean away the food debris and plaque that gathers on them. However, your smile still needs the routine attention of your family dentist to make sure it stays healthy, or to ensure you receive appropriate treatment as soon as possible, when necessary.

The Point of Routine Dental Care

Routine dental care typically comes in the form of regular dental checkup and cleaning appointments, which you should attend at least once every six months, at the least. During a checkup and cleaning, we will thoroughly clean away traces of plaque that your toothbrush and floss may have missed, as well as deposits of tartar (calcified plaque) that have been allowed to develop. Periodically removing these films from your teeth and oral tissues reduces your risks of a dental health issue associated with the bacteria hidden in plaque and tartar. We can also make sure that your home hygiene is working by carefully inspecting for signs of tooth decay, gum disease, or other oral diseases, like oral cancer.

When Good Hygiene Just Isn’t Enough

If we detect an issue during your regular checkup, then the next step will be accurately diagnosing the condition and discussing appropriate treatments. If your issues are merely cosmetic, such as stained and/or chipped teeth, then we can recommend a conservative, non-invasive enhancement, such as teeth whitening or cosmetic tooth bonding. For more serious issues, like tooth infection, significant tooth damage, or malocclusion (crooked teeth), we may have to suggest a more complex restorative procedure, such as root canal therapy or dental crown placement.

ABOUT YOUR DALLAS, TX, FAMILY DENTISTS:

Dr. Tran, Dr. Hoang, and the friendly, welcoming staff at Gentle Smiles will do everything possible to make you feel at home. Contact us today by calling 972-329-7645 (972-329-SMILE) to experience our compassionate, effective, and individualized care. We proudly serve patients from Dallas, TX, and all surrounding communities, including Mesquite, Balch Springs, Garland, and Seagoville.