Over 40% of adults in the United States have some form of gum disease, but they don’t even know it. At Ridgeview Dental we help our patients prevent or reverse unhealthy oral environments with our menu of general dentistry services, preserving their smiles for years to come!
General Dentistry Services Include:
Professional Teeth Cleaning
Dental prophylaxis is a professional teeth cleaning procedure that thoroughly cleans the teeth. It is an important preventive measure to help stop the progression of gingivitis and periodontal disease. We recommend our orally healthy patients receive this type of procedure twice a year.
Athletic Mouth Guards
If you or your child are involved in any type of sports, wearing a custom fitted athletic mouth guard is one of your best pieces of insurance. Not only does it protect teeth, it also reduces the risk of concussion.
Gentle Tooth Extraction
A tooth extraction is a last resort, but sometimes becomes necessary. Dr. Bassett may recommend a tooth extraction if your tooth is infected and can jeopardize the health of the rest of your mouth.
Wisdom Teeth Extraction
The best time to have wisdom teeth removed is during a patient's late teenage years or early 20s. These immature wisdom teeth are smaller, so surgery is less complicated and potentially less painful. If your wisdom teeth have not started to erupt, we will use x-ray imaging to locate them and determine if it’s time to have them removed.
Fluoride Applications
Fluoride application can help remineralize weak areas of tooth enamel. This procedure can keep your teeth more resistant to the bacteria that can cause decay and cavities.
Oral Cancer Screening
Tobacco users aren’t the only ones who should be concerned about oral cancer. Oral cancer is on the rise. That’s why at Ridgeview Dental, we provide oral cancer screenings as part of your regular-checkup to all of our patients over the age of 18.
Digital X-Rays
Our practice uses digital x-rays to produce enhanced computer images of our patient’s teeth, gums, and other oral structures and conditions. Digital x-rays are key to early detection and effective treatment of dental problems.
DIAGNOdent Cavity Detection
Dr. Bassett uses the latest technology in cavity detection to help identify problem areas in your mouth before they become bigger dental issues. Laser DIAGNOdent cavity detection pinpoints small areas of decay in your mouth before they’re visible during an exam or even on an x-ray.
3D CT Scanning
3D CT scanning provides us with extremely accurate three-dimensional replicas of your oral anatomy, which prove especially useful when planning for dental implants, root canals, or wisdom teeth treatments.
Are you or your family members overdue for a preventive dental exam and cleaning? Call us today to schedule your appointment or ask about any of our general dentistry services!
At Ridgeview Dental, we specialize in providing the best solutions to our patients and can often provide you with a same-day or next-day emergency dentist appointment time to help you manage pain and ensure your oral health!