Family & Preventive Dentistry

At Miranda & Ortega Dental Group we provide care to your entire family. We see patients from the time they are toddlers until the become adults. We treat young adults and older adults. Preventive dentistry includes services aimed at reducing the likelihood of developing oral health conditions.

During your initial or returning visit in our office, we will review your medical history for any changes from your previous visit. This information is essential for us to treat you safely.

The following dental services are typically considered preventive dentistry:

• Diagnostic services utilized to catch signs of oral problems early including oral evaluations (check-ups) & x-rays
• Professional cleanings
• Fluoride treatments, especially for children
• Educational instruction provided by your dentist or dental hygienist, including:
  – Techniques for proper brushing, flossing and use of other oral hygiene aids
  – Nutritional and/or tobacco cessation counseling

• Space maintainers for children
• In special circumstances, preventive resin restorations or decay arresting medication applied to teeth, typically given to children at high risk for developing decay

Preventive dentistry services are labeled as such because they allow your dentist to monitor your oral health, promote healthy habits, prevent new disease through a variety of treatment services, and catch signs of oral health problems early. This gives you and your dentist sufficient time to identify, treat and reverse the issue.

During a regular dental checkup, your dentist will perform an oral exam to check for signs of decay or gum disease, abnormal tooth wear, problems with alignment or mechanics, soft tissue diseases (such as oral cancers), and more.

Preventive dentistry services should not be ignored. Seeing your dentist regularly and preventing oral health problems can help you maintain your overall health and wellness as you age, and save you time, money, and potential discomfort by avoiding serious dental disease.

The average person should visit the dentist for preventive services at least two times per year. Patients with certain condition require additional visits.