Preventative Dentistry | Oklahoma City, Yukon, Piedmont

Preventative dentistry is an essential part of your health. Because your oral health is connected to your body and plays an integral role in your overall well-being, there are a number of hygienic habits everyone must adopt to avoid cavities, gum disease, tooth decay, periodontitis, enamel breakdown, and more. Without proper maintenance of your teeth and gums, there are a wide range of problems that can arise. At Surrey Hills Dental Clinic we want to help educate our patients about oral hygiene and teach them how to maintain their healthy, pearly smiles.

Just because your teeth are white, doesn’t necessarily mean they are healthy. Sometimes the symptoms of poor oral health are so subtle you don’t even notice them until you see a dentist. But the longer you wait to have an issue addressed, the worse, more painful, and more expensive it can become to treat it.

What is Preventative Dentistry?

There are many forms—all of which are important to integrate into your daily regime if you want a healthy smile. These include:

Brushing twice a day using fluoride tooth paste. Fluoride is a natural mineral that is essential in the prevention of tooth decay.
Flossing daily to prevent plaque buildup.
Replacing toothbrush 2-4 times per year, once the bristles begin to fray.
Eating a healthy diet
Getting annual dental cleanings

Aside from your daily, at home oral hygiene routine, it is imperative you see an Oklahoma City dentist for a preventative dentistry checkup and cleaning—at minimum—once a year. Sometimes it might be recommended you go more frequently, depending on your oral health condition. At Surrey Hills Dental Clinic, we will be able to spot any existing problems and treat them early on, before they have time to escalate.

Who Needs Preventative Dentistry?

Everyone benefits from it—especially children who have newly developed teeth.

Our mouths are highly susceptible to harmful bacteria and neglecting to adequately care for your teeth and gums on a daily basis will likely lead to health problems. Problems with your teeth don’t just lead to issues like gum disease, root canals, extractions, and fillings; they can also lead to issues with speaking, and a decrease in one’s self-esteem.

Oklahoma City Dentist

At Surrey Hills Dental Clinic in Oklahoma City, we specialize in preventative dentistry and want to help each and every one of our patients learn how to best care for their teeth and gums. In addition to comprehensive examinations, oral surgery, fillings, and an abundance of other services, we also offer preventative dentistry services, such as sealants, which are white plastic coatings applied to the surface of your “biting teeth” to act as a protective barrier and prevent tooth decay.