At Dentist at Saluda Pointe, we offer a range of dental services to address your unique needs. Our dedicated team focuses on preventive dentistry to help you establish and maintain optimal oral health. However, we also understand the importance of restorative and cosmetic procedures in addressing specific oral health concerns, functionality, and comfort.
Preventive Dentistry: Keeping Your Smile Healthy
Our primary focus is on preventive dentistry, which plays a crucial role in maintaining excellent oral health. By addressing potential issues early on, we can help you prevent more extensive dental problems in the future. Our preventive dental services include:
1. Dentistry for Kids: Nurturing Oral Health from an Early Age
Establishing and maintaining optimal oral hygiene habits should begin in infancy. Many parents wonder why dentistry for kids is essential, considering that primary teeth will eventually be replaced by permanent teeth. However, there are several reasons why early dental care is crucial:
- Good oral health encompasses the health of gums and the entire oral cavity, even before teeth erupt.
- Harmful oral bacteria can pose a threat to a child’s oral health as soon as primary teeth start to erupt.
- Healthy primary teeth lay the foundation for healthy permanent teeth.
- Instilling well-established oral hygiene habits in childhood makes it easier to maintain them throughout life.
Where teeth are lost due to injury or decay, the resultant gap must be closed as soon as possible in order to better preserve one’s oral structure, function and comfort. The main reason behind this is that where gaps occur in the mouth, the remaining natural teeth have a tendency to shift out of position in order to close the gap. Learn more
Proper oral hygiene habits are absolutely vital to both your oral and your overall health. These habits help to ensure the routine removal of the dental plaque that contributes to tooth decay and gum disease. This plaque contains harmful bacteria that, if it enters the bloodstream, can make its way to other areas of the body and cause extensive illness, disease and problems. Learn more
Of all the dental treatments your dentist performs, the ones they find to be the most beneficial to protecting, strengthening and maintaining your oral and overall health are preventive in nature. Preventive dentistry is the branch of general dentistry that is dedicated to helping individuals care for their teeth and mouths in such a way that they maintain optimal oral health.Learn more
Bridges: Restoring Dental Function and Aesthetics
When it comes to restoring missing teeth, bridges are an effective solution. At Dentist at Saluda Pointe, we offer high-quality bridges that seamlessly blend with your natural teeth. Bridges not only restore your smile's aesthetics but also improve your ability to chew and speak comfortably.
3. Custom Sports Mouthguards: Protecting Your Teeth During Physical Activities
Engaging in sports activities is enjoyable, but it's essential to take precautions to ensure your dental safety. Custom sports mouthguards are recommended for sports where falls and impacts can occur. Unlike store-bought mouthguards, custom mouthguards are tailored to fit your teeth precisely. They provide superior protection for your upper teeth, tongue, inner cheeks, and oral soft tissues. Our custom mouthguards are comfortable, allowing unrestricted breathing and speaking while offering maximum dental protection.
4. Emergency Services: Prompt Care When You Need It
Dental emergencies can occur unexpectedly, and having access to trusted emergency dental services is reassuring. We provide urgent care for various dental emergencies, including chipped or broken teeth, knocked-out teeth, oral cavity injuries, and broken jaws. Even if the emergency is not severe, it's crucial to contact us as soon as possible to minimize damage and restore your oral health quickly and efficiently.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact your trusted Dentist at Saluda Pointe at Lexington. We are here to provide you with exceptional dental care for a healthy, beautiful smile.
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