Preventative Dentistry
The cheapest dental work is the kind you never need. Preventative care catches problems while they are small, or stops them forming at all, which is why it is the part of dentistry we push hardest.
Preventative dentistry in Northridge, CA
Prevention is not one treatment, it is a habit built from several. Some of it happens here, some of it happens at your bathroom sink, and the two work together.
Fluoride Treatment
A quick application of fluoride gel or varnish that strengthens enamel and helps reverse early damage before it becomes a cavity.
About fluoride treatmentNight Guards
Custom appliances that absorb the force of grinding and clenching, protecting enamel and easing strain on the jaw.
About night guardsSports Mouth Guards
Custom-fitted protection for athletes of every age, slim enough to be worn without interfering with breathing or speech.
About sports mouth guardsPrevention also happens at your routine visits
Regular exams catch decay and gum disease early, professional cleanings remove the buildup brushing cannot reach, and oral cancer screening takes under a minute. At the end of each visit our hygienists will point out the specific spots where plaque is collecting for you, which is more useful than any general advice.
Frequently asked questions about preventative care
Both words mean the same thing and both are correct. Whichever term you searched for, you are in the right place: protecting and maintaining oral health through routine care and early intervention.
Twice a year suits most patients. If you have a history of gum disease, frequent cavities, or other risk factors, more frequent visits give better protection. We will tell you which applies to you rather than defaulting everyone to the same schedule.
Usually, and by a wide margin. A cavity caught early is a filling. The same cavity left for two years can mean a crown or a root canal. The arithmetic is rarely close.
Due for a visit? Prevention starts with an appointment.
Strengthen your enamel
Fluoride treatment can usually be added to a routine cleaning appointment. Just ask when you book.